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BI: Intel-driven ops net 5 illegal aliens in Central Luzon

Manila, Aug. 10 -- Five foreign nationals were arrested for overstaying and lack of work permit in a series of intelligence-driven operations conducted across Central Luzon, the Bureau of Immigration ... Read More


Marcos receives proposed P7.2-T 2027 national budget

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has submitted to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the proposed PHP7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for fiscal year 2027... Read More


House panel OKs higher tax exemptions for workers, small businesses

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The House Committee on Ways and Means on Monday approved a bill raising the annual taxable income exemption ceiling to PHP350,000 from PHP250,000, and a relief measure exempting mic... Read More


US defense officials meet with Marcos; PH hailed as 'model ally'

Manila, Aug. 10 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday welcomed senior United States defense officials in Malacanang as Manila and Washington continued efforts to strengthen their longstanding... Read More


Inclement weather may postpone BARMM polls

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is making preparations in case heavy rains occur during the holding of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentar... Read More


Escudero: Stable DOH leadership vital to stronger UHC rollout

Manila, Aug. 10 -- Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Monday emphasized the need for stability at the Department of Health (DOH) to sustain reforms under the Universal Health Care (UHC) program and ex... Read More


PhilHealth's Edwin Mercado named new DOH chief after Pujalte quits

Manila, Aug. 10 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed acting President and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new secre... Read More


WFH for gov't offices, alternative learning on Monday in NCR, 14 areas

Manila, Aug. 9 -- Malacanang has ordered the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements in government offices and alternative learning modes in schools in Metro Manila and 14 provinces on Mon... Read More


Palace urges vigilance vs leptospirosis, orders DOH to be proactive

Manila, Aug. 9 -- Malacanang on Sunday urged Filipinos exposed to floodwaters to immediately seek medical consultation, as the government steps up measures against leptospirosis and other diseases tha... Read More


Habagat, storms: Death toll hits 8; 486K affected

Manila, Aug. 9 -- Eight people have died while one is reported missing as the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), together with tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, continue to affect several parts of... Read More