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QC simplifies biz permits processing via risk-based system

Manila, Jan. 9 -- The Quezon City government has adopted a risk-based business permit processing system to cut red tape and speed up approvals for low-risk enterprises, enhancing efficiency and the de... Read More


Japanese FM set to visit PH, meet Lazaro Jan. 15

Manila, Jan. 9 -- Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu will visit to the Philippines and hold a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, on Jan. 15,... Read More


PBBM vows to create 'harmonized, human-centered AI ecosystem'

Manila, Jan. 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday pledged to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to spur economic growth, committing to create a "harmonized and human-centered AI ecosyste... Read More


Multilateral exercises boost maritime patrols in PH waters

Manila, Jan. 9 -- A ranking naval official said the "multilateral maritime cooperative activity" (MMCA) being conducted by the Philippines with like-minded allies is giving the military more opportuni... Read More


PBBM launches Project AGAP.AI to 'bridge gap between tech, education'

Manila, Jan. 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated the Department of Education's (DepEd) flagship umbrella program for all Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related initiatives to pr... Read More


'Pahalik' at Quirino Grandstand extended until Saturday

Manila, Jan. 9 -- The traditional "pahalik" (kissing) of the image of the Jesus Nazareno will continue at the Quirino Grandstand until Jan. 10. The "pahalik" has been extended until Saturday at 10 a.... Read More


Traslacion 2026 kicks off an hour ahead of schedule

Manila, Jan. 9 -- The Traslacion, or the grand procession of the image of the Jesus Nazareno, started an hour earlier than usual. The andas (carriage), flocked by hundreds of Hijos del Nazareno, depa... Read More


DepEd mourns passing of public school teacher in Muntinlupa

Manila, Jan. 9 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) mourned the passing of a public school teacher who died while on duty in Muntinlupa City. "The Department of Education (DepEd) extends its deepes... Read More


PBBM: Nazarene devotees' stories highlight need for 'wiser governance'

Manila, Jan. 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday emphasized the need for a more effective and responsive governance, as he reflected on the stories and prayers of Jesus Nazareno devotees.... Read More


Cooler air, light rain showers expected for Traslacion 2026

Manila, Jan. 9 -- Cooler air and partly cloudy skies with light rain showers brought by the northeast monsoon or "amihan' will greet the expected millions of devotees joining the Feast of Black Nazare... Read More