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2 ex-secretaries back efforts to cleanse DPWH

MANILA, Oct. 18 -- Two former heads of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have expressed support for the agency's efforts to cleanse its ranks amid the controversy involving flood cont... Read More


DOH activates white alert for Ramil

MANILA, Oct. 18 -- The Department of Health (DOH) has activated a Code White alert in anticipation of the effects of Tropical Storm Ramil. "Idineklara ng Department of Health ang Code White Alert kau... Read More


Manila North Cemetery open to 'Undas' visitors Oct. 29 to Nov. 2

MANILA, Oct. 18 -- With only two weeks to go before "Undas," or All Saints' Day on Nov. 1 and All Souls' Day on Nov. 2, the city government of Manila has reminded the public of the rules to be observe... Read More


BI intercepts fake pilgrims bound for Saudi Arabia

MANILA, Oct. 18 -- Immigration officers stationed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in Paranaque City recently intercepted a female trafficking victim and a suspected recruiter atte... Read More


Palace official asks: Is VP Sara afraid of ICI probe outcome?

MANILA, Oct. 18 -- Malacanang on Saturday turned the tables on Vice President Sara Z. Duterte for questioning the creation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), suggesting she appear... Read More


Ramil intensifies, more areas under Signal No. 1

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- More areas have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Tropical Depression Ramil slightly intensified while moving over the Philippine Sea. Ramil was last t... Read More


Cebu quake fatalities climb to 79 - NDRRMC

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- The reported death toll due to the Sept. 30 magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Bogo City, Cebu has climbed to 79 on Friday, according to official government tally. In its latest update, t... Read More


Senator vows to cover more students under free college law

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- Senator Bam Aquino on Friday vowed to expand the coverage of college students benefiting from the free tertiary education law under the proposed 2026 national budget. Aquino, princ... Read More


PTFoMS mulls more protection measures for media

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said it is looking to craft more protection measures for media personnel. PTFoMS chief Jose Torres Jr. said this before membe... Read More


DBM chief calls for better utilization of public funds

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Friday emphasized the need to improve government budget utilization, particularly at the local level. Pang... Read More