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Palace: Marcos hands off on House move to suspend Barzaga

MANILA, Dec. 2 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. had no involvement in, or influence over, the House of Representatives' decision to suspend Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga, Malacanang said Tuesday, stres... Read More


La Union's Christmas village to boost local economy, tourism

MALASIQUI, Dec. 2 -- La Union's Christmas Village is seen to bring joy and hope to the residents following various disasters this year, while stirring economic activities and promoting local products ... Read More


Sotto: Ethics complaint proper remedy for absentee senators

MANILA, Dec. 2 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday said the proper avenue for questioning the absences of lawmakers is through an ethics complaint. Sotto said Congress has no "no work, n... Read More


BuCor, IBP sign deal to ease penal congestion

MANILA, Dec. 2 -- The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Quezon City Chapter (IBP-QC) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to help alleviate the issue... Read More


Consulate: Rest of Filipinos in HK complex fire safe, accounted for

MANILA, Dec. 2 -- All Filipinos who likely worked at the high-rise apartment complex hit by a deadly fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, are all safe and accounted for, the Philippine Consulate General in Hong... Read More


Salt production projects boost livelihood of Caraga fisherfolk

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 2 -- To improve coastal livelihood and support salt self-sufficiency, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Caraga Region (BFAR-13) launched three salt production initiatives... Read More


DND reiterates commitment to protect women's rights, welfare

MANILA, Dec. 1 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday reiterated its commitment to protect the rights and welfare of women across its sector. The DND made the commitment in observance ... Read More


PH tourism gets boost with Perth-Manila direct flights

MANILA, Dec. 1 -- Travel between the Philippines and Australia is expected to improve with the launch of Jetstar Airways' direct flights between Perth and Manila on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Internat... Read More


P21-M smuggled cigarettes disguised as charcoal seized in Zamboanga

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Dec. 1 -- Police seized PHP21 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrested one suspect during an anti-smuggling operation Sunday (Nov. 30, 2025). Brig. Gen. Edwin Quilates, regio... Read More


109 Eastern Visayas towns, cities earn child-friendly seal

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 1 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Council for the Welfare of Children have recognized six cities and 103 towns in Eastern Visayas as passers i... Read More