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Weeklong PDEA drug campaign nets P180-M illegal drugs, 109 suspects

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Thursday it has seized PHP180 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 109 individuals, including nine drug den owners, duri... Read More


Stroke cases seen to rise as holiday festivities begin

TAGAYTAY CITY, Nov. 27 -- A health specialist on Thursday warned of a possible increase in stroke cases as the holiday season approaches, noting a yearly trend of patients being rushed to the hospital... Read More


Ticket sold in Metro Manila wins P84-M Megalotto jackpot

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- A lone bettor from Metro Manila hit the PHP84 million jackpot of Wednesday night's Megalotto 6/45 draw. In an advisory on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)... Read More


Comelec clears Escudero, donor in poll contribution probe

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- The Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday cleared Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero and a campaign donor of any violation of... Read More


DPWH exec in Mindoro flood control mess nabbed at NAIA

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- An engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), who was among the accused in alleged anomalous flood control project in Oriental Mindoro, has been arrested at the... Read More


Gatchalian wants BIR audits stopped to protect taxpayers

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday said the Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) halt on issuing Letters of Authority (LOAs) is necessary to protect businesses from harassment and r... Read More


ICI recommends raps vs. 8 'cong-tractors' tagged in flood control mess

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Wednesday formally asked the Office of the Ombudsman to file criminal and administrative proceedings against eight former and ... Read More


100-peso PH Festival, 10-peso ASEAN commemorative coins unveiled

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the launch of the 100-peso Philippine Festival and 10-peso Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) commemorative coins in a... Read More


DSWD calls for stricter adherence to juvenile justice law

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday called on all stakeholders to enhance the implementation of Republic Act 9344, or the Juvenile Justice and Welfa... Read More


DSWD eyes 'Aruga' expansion to reach more kids with disabilities

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is planning to expand the reach of Project Aruga, a community-based initiative that supports children with disabilities and t... Read More