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PH set to receive 127 cruise calls in 2026 - DOT

Manila, Dec. 16 -- The Philippines is looking to receive 127 cruise ship calls in 2026, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday, describing this as a reflection of cruise operators' "sustained en... Read More


78 wanted persons nabbed, nearly P4-M shabu seized in Bicol

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 16 -- Police arrested at least 78 wanted persons and seized from them nearly PHP4 million worth of shabu in various police operations in the Bicol Region. PRO-5 acting Regional Dir... Read More


Gov't projects may be delayed if 2026 budget stalls -Palace

Manila, Dec. 16 -- Malacanang on Tuesday warned that many government projects could face delays, if the proposed 2026 national budget is not approved on time. This, as Palace Press Officer Claire Cas... Read More


NSC probing Bondi Beach shooters' alleged PH travel - Palace

Manila, Dec. 16 -- The National Security Council (NSC) is currently looking into reports that the father and son behind Australia's deadliest mass shooting traveled to the Philippines a month before t... Read More


Palace: Partial access allowed on DPWH coastal road in Davao City

Manila, Dec. 16 -- Malacanang on Tuesday said there is an initial agreement that motorists can access the 1.3-km Bucana Bridge in Davao City daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. "At ang sinasabi po dito na an... Read More


PBBM names new chief legal counsel, other Palace officials

Manila, Dec. 16 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Anna Liza Logan as the new Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, Malacanang announced on Tuesday. Logan replaced former Chief Pre... Read More


Guidelines out for wellness leave for gov't workers

Manila, Dec. 16 -- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued detailed guidelines on the implementation of the newly approved Wellness Leave (WL) for government workers, a benefit aimed at promotin... Read More


Senate to review DPWH revised adjustment factors for 2026 budget

Manila, Dec. 16 -- Senate Committee on Finance chairperson Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday said the Senate is now reviewing the revised adjustment factors submitted by the Department of Public Works and... Read More


PH, US forces hold 10th bilateral exercise in WPS

Manila, Dec. 16 -- Naval and air units from the Philippines and the United States held the 10th bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), highlighting the country... Read More


Caraga logs over 40K average births in 10 years

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 15 -- The Caraga Region recorded an average of 40,230 births annually from 2013 to 2022, with over 90 percent attended by health professionals, the Philippine Statistics Authority re... Read More