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DSWD activates QRT as Verbana threatens Caraga

BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 24 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga Region (DSWD-13) has activated its Quick Response Team (QRT) on Monday morning as the area continues to experienc... Read More


Over P10-M illegal drugs seized in Camarines Norte

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 24 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) confiscated over PHP10 million worth of illegal drugs in Camarines Norte over the weekend. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babaga... Read More


TD Verbena seen to make landfall in Caraga Monday

MANILA, Nov. 24 -- Tropical Depression (TD) Verbena is now approaching Caraga Region, and could possibly make landfall over the area within the day, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astrono... Read More


Agri damage from Uwan hits P4.19B; gov't steps up support

MANILA, Nov. 24 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday reported that agricultural losses from Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) have climbed to PHP4.19 billion, as the agency ... Read More


DILG chief to Zaldy Co, co-accused: We will find you

MANILA, Nov. 24 -- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday urged former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co and his co-accused in the flood control cor... Read More


4Ps gains, senior aid strengthened under 2026 DSWD budget

MANILA, Nov. 24 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday reported major gains in social protection programs as the Senate reviewed its proposed 2026 budget, noting higher g... Read More


Tarique warns against unchecked push for Bangladesh's LDC graduation

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has warned that Bangladesh's planned graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026 should not proceed without open debate, warning t... Read More


Markets turn up heat on WCPFC as Manila meeting nears

Fiji, Nov. 24 -- As Pacific fisheries officials gather in Manila for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meeting next week, major global seafood markets are emerging as the st... Read More


Vietnam to stop accepting passports for banking transactions from January 1, 2026

Hanoi, Nov. 24 -- Starting January 1, 2026, domestic banks will no longer accept passports as valid identification for Vietnamese citizens in any transactions, including payments, cash withdrawals, or... Read More


Woman killed being hit by pickup van at Dhaka's Rampura

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- An unidentified woman was killed after being hit by a speeding pickup van in front of Forazi Hospital at Rampura Dhaka in Dhaka on Sunday night. Hasan, a pedestrian, said when the w... Read More