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NGCP lifts yellow alert status for Visayas

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) lifted by 1 p.m. the yellow alert status issued for the Visayas Grid for 5-7 p.m. Thursday. This, after the available capaci... Read More


Castro: Bersamin 'resignation' announcement came from Malaca

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Malaca on Thursday said the departure of former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin from the Cabinet fell squarely within the prerogative of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., after ... Read More


Ateneo marches to UAAP women's basketball semis

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Ateneo de Manila University advanced to the next round after whipping University of the Philippines, 94-68, Wednesday night in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament at th... Read More


PH posts $706-M BOP surplus in October

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- U.S. dollar inflows to the Philippines improved, resulting in a USD706 million surplus in the country's balance of payments (BOP) in October 2025, up from USD82 million in the previ... Read More


60 falls in weeklong law enforcement ops in Caraga

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- The Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 (Caraga) has reported the arrest of 60 individuals during the series of law enforcement operations conducted from Nov. 11 to 18 in the area. Of ... Read More


3 weather systems to bring rain across PH Thursday

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Three weather systems will bring rain in most parts of the country on Thursday, as the weather bureau issues a heavy rainfall outlook in Apayao and Cagayan provinces. In its bullet... Read More


Marcos says every OFW should be treated a hero

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening protections, modernizing services and expanding government support for over... Read More


Proposed 2026 NIA budget to boost irrigation network, crop yield

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- The proposed PHP54.79-billion budget of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) for 2026 is designed to strengthen the country's irrigation network and ensure reliable water su... Read More


DOTr chief seeks stricter safety protocols after MRT-3 tech glitch

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered a stricter enforcement of safety protocols following a technical glitch at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) on Tuesda... Read More


EU, Canada see gov't action: Corruption mess not affecting FTA talks

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- The Canadian and European Union (EU) governments do not expect the massive flood control corruption scandal to derail ongoing discussions for potential free trade agreements (FTA) w... Read More