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N. Samar releases P1.33-M allowances for nursing scholars

Tacloban City, Jan. 8 -- The Northern Samar provincial government released on Wednesday a total of PHP1.33 million in stipends and allowances to 31 nursing scholars as part of its continuing commitmen... Read More


Over 2K village workers in Ilocos get cash aid

Laoag City, Jan. 8 -- The Ilocos Norte provincial government has started distributing cash assistance to village workers in recognition of their contributions to community development. On Wednesday, ... Read More


PDEA-BARMM dismantles drug den in Cotabato City, arrests 4

Cotabato City, Jan. 8 -- Anti-narcotics agents dismantled a drug den and arrested its operator and three cohorts in this city on Wednesday night, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in... Read More


Manhunt on for killers of Maguindanao Sur village chief, cousin

Cotabato City, Jan. 8 -- Police authorities, backed by troopers from the Army's 601st Infantry Brigade, have launched a manhunt against two gunmen who shot dead on Wednesday a village chairman and his... Read More


Family of slain NPA rebel rejects 'hero' narrative -group

Manila, Jan. 8 -- One of the partner organizations of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Thursday said the family of the slain female New People's Army (NPA) ... Read More


Mayon unrest heightens but alert status remains at Level 3

Manila, Jan. 8 -- The Mayon Volcano hazard is increasing, but raising its alert status to Level 4 is still unlikely, at least for now, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismolog... Read More


BOC exec under probe for alleged smuggling activities

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has ordered an investigation into the allegations of smuggling activities in the Port of Manila. In a statement, Nepomuceno sai... Read More


Lead with humility, integrity, Brawner tells newly-promoted officers

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. called on all newly promoted military officials to lead with humility and integrity. He made this call to the 37 n... Read More


Unprogrammed funds in 2026 GAA 'constitutional, clearly defined' - DBM

Manila, Jan. 8 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday said the unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) are "constitutional [and] clearly def... Read More


Zero balance billing removes need for political 'GLs' - DOH

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The implementation of zero balance billing (ZBB) program in government hospitals has eliminated the need for patients to seek guarantee letters (GLs) from politicians, Health Secreta... Read More