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Ada maintains strength, likely to weaken into LPA

Manila, Jan. 21 -- Tropical Depression (TD) Ada (international name Nokaen) still maintains its strength, but is forecast to weaken into a low pressure area (LPA) by Wednesday or Thursday, the weather... Read More


PH, China in talks for 'roadmap' to manage SCS tensions - envoy

Manila, Jan. 21 -- The Philippines and China have reached a "preliminary consensus" for the creation of a roadmap that would help manage tensions in the South China Sea, Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan d... Read More


Malampaya gas find bolsters energy security, price stability

Manila, Jan. 21 -- Senator Pia Cayetano on Wednesday said the discovery of natural gas at Malampaya East-1 is a significant boost to the country's energy security, citing its potential to help stabili... Read More


Food aid extended to Mayon-affected families reaches P12.8M

Manila, Jan. 21 -- The delivery of humanitarian aid remains the top priority of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as it continues to support Albay residents directly affected by ... Read More


PBBM honors SEA Games medalists, announces add'l cash incentives

Manila, Jan. 21 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the granting of incentives to Filipino athletes who won medals at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, announcing Pal... Read More


Recto aligns local execs with 2026 budget priorities

Manila, Jan. 21 -- Executive Secretary Ralph Recto met with leaders of local government leagues to strengthen coordination on the timely, transparent, and accountable use of funds under the 2026 natio... Read More


New LPA outside PAR, Ada unlikely to affect PH

Manila, Jan. 21 -- Both the low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and Tropical Depression Ada (international name Nokaen) are unlikely to affect the country's wea... Read More


Rajah Sulayman, other OPVs to help secure PH waters, fishers

Manila, Jan. 21 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) said future offshore patrol vessel (OPV) BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) and five other soon-to-arrive sister ships will enhance the country's capability to prot... Read More


DOT leaves travel tax fate to lawmakers

Manila, Jan. 21 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is leaving to lawmakers the decision on whether to scrap the travel tax imposed on Filipinos departing overseas. "We understand the recent concerns ... Read More


No proof cops aiding fugitive businessman Atong Ang - PNP chief

Manila, Jan. 21 -- There is no proof that fugitive businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang has been evading arrest with the help of police officers, acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose... Read More