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AFP in 2025: Reduced threats, enhanced capabilities, deeper alliances

Manila, Dec. 30 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday announced that it had achieved significant gains in internal security, counterterrorism, disaster response, capability developme... Read More


Comelec positive of more achievements after successful election year

Manila, Dec. 30 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is ending 2025, an election year, on a positive note, as it reported an orderly and credible voting process and high turnout of voters. It look... Read More


City, province of Iloilo in spotlight; new programs, awards in 2025

Manila, Dec. 30 -- New programs, initiatives, and awards came generously to this city and Iloilo province, with 2025 ending on a high note for both local government units. Iloilo City The city gover... Read More


Binirayan fest boosts Antique's tourism, economy

Manila, Dec. 30 -- The Binirayan Festival boosted tourism and the economy of Antique Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office consultant Celestino Dalumpines said hotels, inns and resorts in th... Read More


Ilonggos urged to continue Rizal's fight for integrity, accountability

Manila, Dec. 30 -- Ilonggos should not consider Dr. Jose P. Rizal as a hero of the past but a model of what they aspire for their country - steadfast in its principles, courageous in speaking the trut... Read More


Mayor confident Atok farmers can adapt to frost

Manila, Dec. 30 -- The mayor of Atok, Benguet said Tuesday that frost, a recurring phenomenon in the town, has long been factored into local farm management practices to prevent crop damage. "Alam ni... Read More


10 nabbed in Butuan illegal mining raid

Manila, Dec. 30 -- The Butuan City Mobile Force Company (BCMFC) arrested 10 individuals allegedly involved in illegal mining during a raid in Barangay Bilay here on Monday afternoon. BCMFC chief Lt. ... Read More


C. Luzon police warn of 'one-strike' policy vs. reckless gunfire

Manila, Dec. 30 -- Police in Central Luzon on Tuesday reiterated a strict one-strike policy against indiscriminate firing as the region prepares for the New Year celebrations. Regional police directo... Read More


DICT: 674 Wi-Fi spots now active in Caraga

Manila, Dec. 30 -- Around 1.68 million residents in the Caraga Region are now enjoying access to the government's free Wi-Fi service. In a statement Tuesday, the Department of Information and Communi... Read More


Luzon-based consortium bags garbage collection deal in Bacolod City

Manila, Dec. 30 -- A Luzon-based consortium bagged the two service contracts for this highly urbanized city's solid waste management operations, amounting to almost PHP437 million for 2026. The joint... Read More