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Drills, other engagements with US to beef up PH defense capabilities

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The Philippines' bid to beef up its defensive capabilities through partnership with the United States got further boost following the signing of the 2027 Mutual Defense Board-Securi... Read More


DSWD lauds partners for delivering relief to Luis, Maymay-hit areas

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday lauded volunteers, local government units (LGUs), government agencies and other partners for helping transport and ... Read More


DepEd activates 4H protocol for learning continuity amid 'habagat'

Manila, Aug. 10 -- To protect learners and teachers while ensuring learning continuity, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday activated its Education in Emergencies framework through its 4H pr... Read More


DA readies P106.5-M agri aid for farmers hit by storms, monsoon

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has lined up PHP106.5 million worth of agricultural aid for farm inputs following the combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis... Read More


PBBM honors outgoing French envoy for elevating PH-France ties

Manila, Aug. 10 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday conferred the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross), Silver Distinction, on outgoing French Ambassador Marie Fontanel for... Read More


CA junks suit filed by accused in 2022 Ateneo campus mass shooting

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed the appeal filed by a man charged with carnapping in connection with the July 2022 shooting at the Ateneo de Manila University campus, which ... Read More


BIR moves tax deadlines to Aug. 17 in 'habagat'-hit areas

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the tax deadline to Aug. 17, for areas heavily hit by the southwest monsoon or "habagat". Under Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) ... Read More


Comprehensive nat'l flood management plan pushed in Senate

Manila, Aug. 10 -- A senator on Monday called for the creation of a comprehensive national flood management plan and a full accounting of public funds allocated for flood control projects nationwide. ... Read More


SC approves rule on civil forfeiture of POGO assets

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said it has approved the rule on the civil forfeiture of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO)-related assets pursuant to Republic Act (RA) 123... Read More


P11-M shabu concealed in car parts seized in Clark

Manila, Aug. 10 -- A shipment containing PHP11.6 million worth of shabu concealed in car parts was intercepted at the Port of Clark in Pampanga, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported on Monday. In a b... Read More