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DSWD's 'Pag-abot' condemns child exploitation; helps abducted kid

Manila, Dec. 22 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday strongly condemned any form of exploitation of children, and considered child abduction as a grave and unacceptable... Read More


Senate resets calendar anew to allow full review of 2026 budget

Manila, Dec. 22 -- The Senate has extended its session calendar to give lawmakers more time to review the proposed 2026 national budget, as Senate President Vicente Sotto III reiterated the chamber's ... Read More


House adopts resolution condoling with Acop's family

Manila, Dec. 22 -- In honor of the late Rep. Romeo Acop, the House of Representatives on Monday adopted a resolution expressing its "profound condolences" to his family, glorifying the life and servic... Read More


Dizon assures safe, true to value infra projects in 2026

Manila, Dec. 22 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon assured on Monday that the agency will implement right-priced infrastructure projects without compromising quali... Read More


Iloilo City enjoys lower power rate this holiday season

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 22 -- Electricity rate in Iloilo City decreased in December, driven by a drop in electricity demand, according to electric utility More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power). ... Read More


Farmers cooperatives in Bicol get trucks, cash aid

MANILA, Dec. 22 -- Farmers cooperatives in Bicol region received nearly PHP15 million in aid, including trucks and financial support, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. DA-Bicol Regional Execut... Read More


Civilians turn in 37 loose guns, 10 explosives in S. Kudarat

CAMP SIONGCO, Dec. 22 -- The military campaign against loose firearms in the hands of civilians is gaining momentum as more residents in Sultan Kudarat province are coming forward to surrender their u... Read More


DAR frees 12.1K Caraga ARBs from mortgage bondage in 2025

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 22 -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) 13 (Caraga Region) closes the year with the distribution of 8,800 Certificates of Condemnation, Cancellation, or Release of Mortgage (CO... Read More


PRO-6: Remain vigilant amid drop in crime incidents in W. Visayas

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 22 -- The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) called on the public to remain vigilant this holiday season amid the drop in crime incidents in the region from Jan. 1 to ... Read More


More anti-insurgency projects up in Northern Samar in 2026

MANILA, Dec. 22 -- More projects designed to end insurgency will be implemented in Northern Samar province in 2026 under the Support to the Barangay Development Program (SBDP). Citing reports from th... Read More