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Majority of House members favor travel tax removal - Acosta

Manila, Feb. 7 -- The majority of lawmakers in the House of Representatives are in favor of the proposal to remove the travel tax imposed on Filipinos departing for abroad, House tourism committee vic... Read More


DBM tightens anti-corruption measures to protect gov't resources

Manila, Feb. 7 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Saturday it is ramping up its anti-corruption measures to safeguard government resources. In a Facebook post, the DBM said acting ... Read More


PH, US air forces conduct series of drills in Luzon

Manila, Feb. 7 -- Filipino and American aircraft conducted a series of exercises from Feb. 2 to 6 in various locations in Luzon as part of ongoing efforts to boost interoperability between the two ser... Read More


Mindanao disaster resource hub construction to begin soon - DSWD

Manila, Feb. 7 -- The construction of the first Mindanao disaster resource hub will soon begin, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Saturday. In a news forum in Quezon Cit... Read More


PBBM forms body to lead PH participation in Japan Green Expo 2027

Manila, Feb. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has created an inter-agency organizing committee to oversee preparations for the Philippines' participation in the Green Expo 2027 in Japan, Malacan... Read More


Basyang weakens into LPA; shear line to affect PH

Manila, Feb. 7 -- Tropical Storm Basyang (international name Penha) has weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) while moving west-northwestward over the Sulu Sea, the weather bureau said in its 5 a.m.... Read More


Gov't agencies to fast-track Basyang recovery efforts in Iligan City

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 7 -- National government agencies are working for the speedy recovery of Iligan City after it declared a state of calamity due to the damage caused by tropical cyclone Basyan... Read More


Basyang leaves 3 dead, affects nearly 111K families in Caraga

BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 7 -- Basyang, downgraded to a low-pressure area, battered Region 13 (Caraga), leaving three people dead and forcing thousands of families to flee their homes, according to the latest... Read More


Tamaraws eye 4th straight final in UAAP football

Manila, Feb. 7 -- Defending champion Far Eastern University (FEU) will eye a fourth straight final appearance while University of the Philippines (UP) seeks a second trip to the championship round in ... Read More


Gov't putting in measures to boost labor force participation - DEPDev

Manila, Feb. 6 -- Policy measures are being put in place to improve labor market conditions in the country and address the impacts of domestic and global developments, the Department of Economy, Plann... Read More