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TESDA vows to use 2026 budget for more employment opportunities

Manila, Jan. 8 -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Thursday vowed to utilize its 2026 budget to create more employment opportunities. "This year, we are fortunate t... Read More


Nagasaki, Okinawa make N.Y. Times' 52 places to go in 2026

New York, Jan. 8 -- Japan's Nagasaki and Okinawa have been selected for The New York Times' list of "52 places to go in 2026." The US daily placed the southwestern Japan city of Nagasaki 17th on the ... Read More


ABC News: Trump reshapes Venezuela policy, oil reserved for US

Washington, Jan. 8 -- The administration of President Donald Trump has imposed a series of conditions on Venezuela's interim government to allow the Latin American country to increase its oil producti... Read More


Tessa Reyes: Journey of a violence against women survivor

Manila, Jan. 8 -- For years, Tessa Reyes lived behind the image of a quiet military family life: supportive spouse, devoted mother and constant presence in the background of her husband's rising caree... Read More


PH registers $110.9B foreign reserves in 2025

Manila, Jan. 8 -- The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) rose to USD110.9 billion at end-2025 from USD106.3 billion a year earlier, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Ci... Read More


DOH urges devotees to prioritize safety during Traslacion

Manila, Jan. 8 -- The Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) on Thursday reminded devotees joining the annual Traslacion of the Feast of the Black Nazarene to prio... Read More


BIR files tax raps vs. Wawao Builders over ghost project in Bulacan

Manila, Jan. 8 -- In line with the whole-of-government effort to combat corruption in infrastructure projects exposed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Thur... Read More


PNP: Security ready for Traslacion 2026

Manila, Jan. 8 -- A comprehensive security and crowd management plan is already in place for this Friday's Traslacion, the procession that highlights the Feast of the Jesus Nazareno in Manila. Accord... Read More


DSWD readies 70K relief packs for disaster zones in Davao Region

Davao City, Jan. 8 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Davao Region (DSWD-11) has pre-positioned over 50,000 family food packs (FFPs) and nearly 20,000 non-food items (NFIs) across ... Read More


Aurora police caps 2025 with strong gains in crime prevention

Camp Ravina, Jan. 8 -- The Aurora Police Provincial Office (PPO) closed 2025 with notable accomplishments, marking the period of intensified law enforcement efforts and strengthened peace and order in... Read More