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Keep military out of politics, says Palace amid 'destab plot' vs. PBBM

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Malacanang on Tuesday said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and other uniformed personnel must remain apolitical, amid alleged destabilization attempts targeting President... Read More


Lady lawmakers push advocacies; Speaker vows to fast-track House work

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Women members of the House of Representatives met with Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez late Monday to advance their advocacies on healthcare, education, livelihood, and the prot... Read More


BdM integrity of utmost importance amid China nature reserve plans

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Philippines will not allow even a portion of Bajo de Masinloc (BdM) to fall under foreign control, a Philippine Navy (PN) official said Tuesday, amid plans by China to establis... Read More


57K jeepney, tricycle drivers to benefit from 'BBM Na' expansion -DA

Manila, Sept. 16 -- More than 57,000 jeepney and tricycle drivers nationwide are expected to benefit from the government's PHP20-per-kilogram rice program, as it expanded the "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM... Read More


Senator warns Meta of subpoena after skipping gambling probe

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Senate may issue a subpoena to Meta after its representatives failed to attend a joint committee inquiry on the proliferation of online gambling. Senator Erwin Tulfo, chairper... Read More


Legarda eyes climate-informed reforms, humanitarian role for AFP

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday said her leadership of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification, and Reconciliation will prioritize linking climat... Read More


Lawmaker files bill requiring use of solar energy in gov't buildings

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Abra lone district Rep. Joseph Sto. Nino Bernos has filed a bill seeking to require government offices to use solar energy systems to reduce electricity costs and ensure a sustaina... Read More


Red alert status not for any 'political color,' says military

Manila, Sept. 16 -- There is no politics behind the military's declaration of red alert status in light of the ongoing anti-corruption rallies, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday. ... Read More


PH, S. Korea eye stronger defense industry cooperation

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Philippines and South Korea are looking into expanding their defense industry cooperation, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Tuesday. The possible expansion was am... Read More


Palay production outlook up to 3.94-M MT in Q3

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Local palay (unhusked rice) production in the Philippines is projected to rise in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest outlook from the Philippine Statistics Authorit... Read More