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26 Filipinos rescued from labor trafficking in Malaysia arrive in PH

Manila, March 20 -- Twenty-six Filipinos rescued from labor trafficking in Malaysia arrived in the country this week, the Bureau of Immigration said Friday. The batch of repatriates, consisting of ni... Read More


4 nabbed over unauthorized fuel sale in Albay

Manila, March 20 -- Four persons were arrested in Guinobatan, Albay for allegedly trading and selling petroleum products worth PHP2.3 million illegally. In a news release Friday, the Philippine Natio... Read More


BSKE preps continue amid calls for postponement - Comelec

Manila, March 20 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday assured that its preparation for the scheduled Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Nov. 2 continues. Comelec Chai... Read More


Aklan bettor bags P18-M Lotto jackpot

Manila, March 20 -- A lone bettor from Aklan province became an instant millionaire after hitting Thursday night's PHP18-million Lotto 6/42 jackpot. In an advisory on Friday, the Philippine Charity S... Read More


PBBM visits food facility, assures stable supply amid global tensions

Manila, March 20 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday inspected a major food manufacturing facility in Laguna province to ensure stable food supply and prices amid global uncertainties affec... Read More


Navy missile frigate 'scanned' by Chinese fire control radar

Manila, March 20 -- The Philippine Navy's (PN) Naval Defense Command (NDC) announced that one of its guided missile frigates, the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-6), was reportedly scanned by a "fire control r... Read More


Security measures in place for Eid'l Fitr -PNP

Manila, March 20 -- Security measures are being implemented across the country to ensure the peaceful and orderly celebration of Eid'l Fitr on Saturday, the Philippine National Police said Friday. "O... Read More


Army in better position to thwart external threats

Manila, March 20 -- With the communist insurgency threat on the wane, Philippine Army commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete said the Army is now in a better position to carry out missions against exter... Read More


PNP boosts patrols, deployments to deter crime amid oil price hikes

Manila, March 20 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday allayed fears of a possible uptick in robbery and theft linked to rising fuel prices, saying it is prepared to maintain peace and ord... Read More


Middle class also needs targeted aid amid price surge - Aquino

Manila, March 20 -- The middle class, including minimum wage earners and small business owners who fall outside traditional government aid programs, needs targeted assistance as rising global oil pric... Read More