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DMP files 1,329 cases for traffic law violations in Dhaka

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Traffic Division filed 1,329 cases against traffic law violators during a crackdown across different areas of the capital on Saturday, said a pres... Read More


House OKs stronger crop insurance bill to protect farmers, fisherfolk

Manila, Aug. 16 -- A measure that seeks to strengthen the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) by expanding its services and the agricultural activities it can insure was recently approved by ... Read More


Factories, farmers bear brunt of load shedding in Naogaon

Naogaon, Aug. 16 -- Acute load shedding caused by a shortfall in electricity supply is disrupting industrial production and irrigation in Naogaon, with factories cutting output and farmers struggling ... Read More


P21-M smuggled cigarettes seized, 7 nabbed off Sipalay City

Manila, Aug. 16 -- Police foiled a suspected smuggling run off Sipalay City, Negros Occidental on Saturday, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of an estimated PHP21 million w... Read More


Lawmaker says other agencies must also be probed for fund misuse

Manila, Aug. 16 -- Amid the investigation into alleged confidential fund (CF) misuse by the Office of the Vice President (OVP), other government agencies found to have violated the rules should also b... Read More


44 nabbed, P3-M illegal fishing catch seized in W. Visayas

Manila, Aug. 16 -- The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas arrested 44 individuals and seized PHP3.08 million worth of illegal fishing catch, 59 loose firearms, and 10 explosives during a contin... Read More


AFP vows to help hunt down attackers of BARMM chief minister

Manila, Aug. 16 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday vowed to pursue those behind the attack on the convoy of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Mi... Read More


P9.75-B released for free college education boost in 108 SUCs

Manila, Aug. 16 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P9.753 billion to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to address funding deficiencies in the implementation of the F... Read More


Marcos orders probe, tighter security after BARMM chief ambush

Manila, Aug. 16 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered intensified security and a thorough investigation into the strafing of the convoy of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (B... Read More


Teodoro hits China 'squid tactic,' rejects threat against Filipinos

Manila, Aug. 16 -- Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has accused China of using a "squid tactic" to evade key issues surrounding the arrest of Chinese nationals in the Philippines, while rejectin... Read More