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Senate urged to pass bill giving poor more access to private schools

Manila, Jan. 15 -- Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre on Thursday sought Senate support in prioritizing the approval of a House-approved bill giving students from poor and middle-income families more ... Read More


DAR to push for investment-ready reforms at 2026 economic dialogue

Manila, Jan. 15 -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) will push for reforms that prioritize and directly benefit agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), while making the sector more investment-read... Read More


30-year infra masterplan proposed to ensure project continuity

Manila, Jan. 15 -- A senator is proposing a 30-year infrastructure development masterplan seeking to institutionalize long-term planning to ensure the continuity of priority projects across administra... Read More


Palace says peso dip due to global factors; BSP ready to act

Manila, Jan. 15 -- Malacanang said the recent weakening of the peso against the U.S. dollar, which slid to PHP59.44 on Wednesday, is driven by a mix of global and domestic factors, stressing that the ... Read More


Tet market commences earlier than usual this year

HCM City, Jan. 15 -- The atmosphere of the Lunar New Year (Tet) has arrived earlier than usual, with a wide and increasingly diverse range of products hitting the market. Beyond traditional gift items... Read More


DSWD warns public vs. bogus 'backers' offering fake cash aid

Manila, Jan. 15 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is strongly warning the public against suspicious individuals or groups offering cash assistance through private messages whi... Read More


Chana prices below MSP in Karnataka, CM writes to PM

Bengaluru, Jan. 15 -- A sharp fall in Bengal gram (chana) prices well below the declared Minimum Support Price (MSP) has triggered widespread distress among lakhs of farmers in Karnataka, prompting Ch... Read More


Palace: Gov't using all legal means to bring Zaldy Co home

Manila, Jan. 15 -- Malacanang on Thursday said the Marcos administration is pursuing all available legal avenues to fast-track the capture and return to the country of former lawmaker Zaldy Co, who ha... Read More


Ada strands 677 passengers in E. Visayas seaports.

Manila, Jan. 15 -- Around 677 passengers were reported stranded in different seaports in Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) due to inclement weather caused by Tropical Depression Ada, the National Disaster Ri... Read More


VNA publishing house launches books to mark 14th National Party Congress

Hanoi, Jan. 15 -- The Vietnam News Agency Publishing House has released a set of three bilingual photobooks to mark the 14th National Party Congress. Titled Viet Nam hanh phuc (Happy Vietnam), the fi... Read More