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Bacolod City initiates return-home program for mendicant Badjaos

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 13 -- The city government here is initiating a reunification program for mendicant Badjaos in a move to facilitate their safe return to their places of origin, particularly in Minda... Read More


Senate subpanel OKs COA P15.07-B 2026 budget

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Senate Committee on Finance (Subcommittee A), chaired by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, approved Monday the Commission on Audit's (COA) PHP15.07-billion allocation under the Nation... Read More


DOLE backs more frequent safety drills for workers, employers

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is supportive of the call for more earthquake drills in all establishments and workplaces nationwide following the series of earthquake... Read More


Iloilo province, city extend aid to Cebu, Davao quake victims

ILOILO CITY, Oct. 13 -- The city and province of Iloilo will be extending assistance to areas affected by the recent earthquakes. In an interview on Monday, Mayor Raisa Trenas said the city governmen... Read More


Palace: Class suspension preventive measure amid seasonal flu uptick

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Malacanang said Monday the suspension of face-to-face classes in Metro Manila is a precautionary move by the Department of Health (DOH) to prevent the spread of influenza-like illne... Read More


NZ condemns China Coast Guard aggression in WPS

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The New Zealand Embassy in Manila has expressed serious concern over the recent incident involving the Chinese Coast Guard and vessels of the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aqua... Read More


DOTr suspends driver in viral child-driving video

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has temporarily suspended the license of a driver who let a child drive their vehicle in a video that went viral on social media. In a state... Read More


Palace open to SALN transparency, says executive ready to comply

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Malacanang on Monday expressed support for lifting restrictions on public access to Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs), signaling readiness from the Executive b... Read More


DSWD extends validity period of minor's travel clearance to 1 year

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Starting Monday, minors who are going abroad alone or without their parents can now use their travel clearance certificates (TCC) for one year from the date of issuance, subject to ... Read More


Gov't still financially capable despite successive calamities -Palace

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The government remains financially equipped to sustain disaster response efforts despite successive calamities, Malacanang assured on Monday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro sai... Read More