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PCO earmarks P16-M to combat fake news

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is proposing a PHP16 million allocation in its 2026 budget to fight "fake news." "We do a significant amount of work in terms of combat... Read More


LPA to bring 'significant' rains, another LPA spotted off Pangasinan

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- A low pressure area (LPA) in the vicinity of Patnanungan, Quezon will continue to bring "significant and widespread rains" over large parts of Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geo... Read More


16K cops to be deployed for Oct. 13 BARMM polls

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- About 16,000 police officers are set to be deployed for the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Oct. 13, newly installed ... Read More


Nartatez orders audit of PNP units

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Acting Chief, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez on Wednesday said he has ordered an audit of all PNP units and a review of the organization's policies... Read More


Over 50% chance of weak La Niaa developing, more rains expected

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- There is a 53 to 58 percent probability of La Niaa conditions developing in the country, the weather bureau said Wednesday. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, Philippine Atmos... Read More


Escudero backs PBBM call for lifestyle check among gov't officials

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Wednesday expressed full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s call to conduct lifestyle checks on public officials, citing clear cons... Read More


Deputy Ombudsman for Visayas appointed acting Ombudsman

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Dante Vargas as the new acting Ombudsman, Malacanang announced on Wednesday. Palace Press Officer ... Read More


Probers complete evaluation of missing 'sabungeros' case

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has completed the evaluation stage of its probe into the case of dozens of missing 'sabungeros' (cockfight enthusiasts). "The evaluation of the case... Read More


DA banks on 1st bird flu vaccine to boost poultry sector

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday stressed the benefits of the country's first vaccine against bird flu as the government pushes for food security targets.... Read More


Survey: 8 out of 10 Filipinos trust results of May 2025 polls

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- Majority of Filipinos trusted the results of the May 12, 2025 national and local elections, a survey firm said on Wednesday. Based on the Q2 2025 Tugon ng Masa (TNM) Survey by OCTA... Read More