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Education, public works, health remain top priorities in 2026 NEP

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Education, public works, and health remain the top sectors to receive the biggest allocations under the proposed National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2026. According to governmen... Read More


PH awaits hearing date for alleged abuse of 11 workers in Amsterdam

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands is awaiting the hearing date for the case of 11 Filipino workers who suffered alleged labor exploitation from their Dutch employer in Amste... Read More


Measures in place in case PH ships hit by Chinese vessels in WPS - AFP

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Contingency plans are in place in case the Aug. 11 Chinese harassment in Bajo de Masinloc resulted in a Filipino casualty, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Bra... Read More


'Gorio' about to make landfall over Southern Taiwan

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Typhoon Gorio is about to make landfall over Southern Taiwan, the state weather bureau said in its 11 a.m. bulletin on Wednesday. The typhoon was located 160 km. north of Itbayat, ... Read More


QC eyes raps over falling debris that hurt 3 students

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Quezon City government has launched an investigation following the incident of a falling concrete from a condominium in Tomas Morato corner Roces Avenue that hit three students.... Read More


Nafarrete affirms PA role in CADC in 1st meeting with Teodoro

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete has affirmed the service's commitment to the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) during a courtesy call with ... Read More


House to implement 5 reforms in enacting 2026 budget

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Wednesday said the House of Representatives would implement at least five reforms in the enactment of next year's annual budget and in its exec... Read More


EDCOM 2 recommends end to shifting schedule in primary school

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Wednesday recommended to end shifting schedules for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students. The recommendation came after th... Read More


Imee pushes banana rescue plan as PH exports decline

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday called on government agencies to prioritize banana production and research, warning that the Philippines risks losing significant market share in ke... Read More


5M farmers to benefit from P20 rice program, says DA chief

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Around 5 million rice farmers and workers are expected to benefit from the government's PHP20 per kilogram rice program "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na," the Department of Agriculture... Read More