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AFP welcomes US pledge to deploy more modern weapons systems

Manila, Feb. 18 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said it supports any initiative that would enhance its defensive capabilities and interoperability as it proceeds with its mod... Read More


Senate panel tackles restoring 15-km. rights for small fishers

Manila, Feb. 18 -- The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform on Wednesday discussed proposals seeking to restore and strengthen the 15-km. municipal waters reserved for small fishe... Read More


Marcos calls for compassion, solidarity as Ramadan begins

Manila, Feb. 18 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on Muslim Filipinos to let the Holy Month of Ramadan deepen their faith and strengthen solidarity within their communities, as ... Read More


Senator: Protect archaeological heritage, repeal treasure hunting law

Manila, Feb. 18 -- Senator Loren Legarda on Wednesday pushed for the repeal of the treasure hunting law and the abolition of the existing permit system to strengthen safeguards for cultural and archae... Read More


2 weather systems to bring rains over parts of PH

Manila, Feb. 18 -- Some areas will experience rains due to two prevailing weather systems on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (P... Read More


Maguindanao Sur ambush kills mayor's nephew, hurts 2

SHARIFF AGUAK, Feb. 17 -- A daylight ambush along a national highway in Datu Saudi Ampatuan town on Tuesday left one dead and two injured, including the brother of Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad Ampatuan S... Read More


Baguio Water District preps for population, water demand hikes

BAGUIO, Feb. 17 -- The Baguio Water District (BWD) is increasing its production capacity by at least 10,000 cubic meters per day to meet the demand of the possible 2 percent increase in population unt... Read More


Ilocos Norte Filipino-Chinese communities welcome Year of Fire Horse

LAOAG, Feb. 17 -- Filipino-Chinese communities across Ilocos Norte welcomed the Year of the Fire Horse on Tuesday with traditional performances, festive gatherings, and cultural observances in commerc... Read More


Bacolod tourist arrivals up 4.8%, P6.5-B tourism receipts in 2025

BACOLOD, Feb. 17 -- Tourist arrivals in this highly urbanized city grew by 4.8 percent in 2025, generating PHP6.55 billion in tourism receipts, data from the City Tourism Development Office showed Tue... Read More


Bacolaodiat Festival 2026 opens with temple prayers, lights

BACOLOD, Feb. 17 -- This highly urbanized city welcomed the Year of the Fire Horse on Tuesday, opening the 21st edition of the Bacolaodiat Festival, one of the country's largest Chinese New Year celeb... Read More