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68% of Filipinos expect a happy Christmas - SWS

Manila, Dec. 24 -- More than 60 percent of adult Filipinos expect this year's Christmas to be "happy," up from the 65 percent in the previous year, a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed on Wed... Read More


Double pay for employees who will be working on Christmas Day - DOLE

Manila, Dec. 24 -- Private sector workers in Metro Manila will be receiving 200 percent or double pay of their salaries for the day on Dec. 25, Christmas Day. In Labor Advisory No. 17 signed by Depar... Read More


'Simbang Gabi' ends peaceful but PNP still on alert

Manila, Dec. 24 -- Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday commended all police commanders and personnel for the successful implementation of the... Read More


DA vows more support, better livelihood for farmers, fishers in 2026

Manila, Dec. 24 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has vowed to advance more support and better livelihood for Filipino farmers and fishers in 2026 in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. di... Read More


DPWH: Preps underway for construction of Isabela detour bridge

Manila, Dec. 24 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday said preparations are underway for the construction of a detour bridge for the collapsed Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge i... Read More


Senate leaders see Jan. 5 signing to allow full review of 2026 budget

Manila, Dec. 24 -- Senate Committee on Finance chairperson Sherwin Gatchalian and Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said Wednesday the planned Jan. 5 signing of the proposed PHP6.793-trillio... Read More


Cybercrime body urges vigilance as threats evolve amid holiday rush

Manila, Dec. 24 -- The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) urged the public to remain vigilant online as cyber threats continue to evolve amid increased digital activity during the... Read More


DOST: 4 science-related laws signed in 2025

Manila, Dec. 24 -- This year, the Marcos administration has signed into law four acts related to science and technology. The Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) Modernizatio... Read More


PH Navy deploys 2 ships to "escort" Chinese frigate off Zambales

Manila, Dec. 24 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Wednesday announced that it had deployed two of its warships to monitor and escort a Chinese frigate spotted "loitering" some 41 nautical miles southwest... Read More


NBI warns public vs. 'too good to be true' holiday scams

Manila, Dec. 24 -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has warned the public amid a marked increase in fraudulent activities, including fake online stories, phishing messages, and deceptive pay... Read More