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QC backs PBBM order requiring LGU permits for infra projects

Manila, Aug. 25 -- The Quezon City government has expressed full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive requiring national agencies to secure permits from the local government befor... Read More


Neophyte lawmaker's bribe refusal sparks calls for wider crackdown

Manila, Aug. 25 -- Senators Panfilo Lacson and Erwin Tulfo on Monday pressed for accountability over alleged corruption in flood control projects, calling on authorities to prosecute contractors, Depa... Read More


DHSUD reviews outdated rules vs. delinquent real estate firms

Manila, Aug. 25 -- The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is currently reviewing decades-old rules on fines and penalties against erring real estate firms and practitioners,... Read More


OCTA poll results further boost AFP resolve in WPS - official

Manila, Aug. 25 -- The result of a recent survey showing majority of Filipinos distrust China is evidence that the public is well aware of issues in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a ranking Philippine... Read More


League of barangays asks SC to dismiss petitions vs. BSKE postponement

Manila, Aug. 25 -- The nationwide association of barangays (villages) has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to dismiss the petitions challenging the constitutionality of Republic Act (RA) No. 12232 that ex... Read More


BI assists 24 Filipinos repatriated after rescue from scam hubs

Manila, Aug. 25 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday reported the arrival of 24 Filipinos who were repatriated after being rescued from scam hubs in Cambodia. According to the BI's Immigratio... Read More


Govt work, classes suspended in NCR, 19 other areas due to bad weather

Manila, Aug. 25 -- Malacanang on Monday night announced the suspension of classes in all levels, both public and private, as well as work in government offices in National Capital Region (NCR) and 19 ... Read More


Coastal tourism suspended as Typhoon Kajiki approaches

Hanoi, Aug. 25 -- Authorities across Vietnam's coastal provinces have suspended marine tourism and transport activities as Typhoon Kajiki (Storm No. 5) intensifies, in a bid to safeguard visitors and ... Read More


Local communities in Misamis Oriental train as guardians of heritage

Manila, Aug. 25 -- Community members in Northern Mindanao are stepping up as guardians of the nation's heritage, following the successful conduct of the 14th "Conservation Goes to the Province" progra... Read More


Kyrgyzstan's budget grew from 250 billion soms in 2020 to 700 billion in 2025 - Tashiev praises

Kyrgyzstan, Aug. 25 -- Chairman of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev met with residents of Kyzyl-Oktyabr village in Uzgen district, Osh region. According to him, in 2020,... Read More