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Cebu quake fatalities climb to 79 - NDRRMC

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- The reported death toll due to the Sept. 30 magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Bogo City, Cebu has climbed to 79 on Friday, according to official government tally. In its latest update, t... Read More


Senator vows to cover more students under free college law

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- Senator Bam Aquino on Friday vowed to expand the coverage of college students benefiting from the free tertiary education law under the proposed 2026 national budget. Aquino, princ... Read More


PTFoMS mulls more protection measures for media

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said it is looking to craft more protection measures for media personnel. PTFoMS chief Jose Torres Jr. said this before membe... Read More


DBM chief calls for better utilization of public funds

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Friday emphasized the need to improve government budget utilization, particularly at the local level. Pang... Read More


DSWD on alert for TD Ramil; preps relief for dispatch to LGUs in need

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday activated the quick response teams (QRT) of concerned field offices along the path of Tropical Depression Ramil for... Read More


DOST eyes AI-powered PH by 2028

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is aiming to establish an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Philippines by 2028 as part of its National AI Strategy (NAIS PH) proj... Read More


GSIS opens emergency loan for Davao Oriental members, pensioners

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is now accepting emergency loan applications from members and pensioners in Davao Oriental affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake. ... Read More


NBI nabs Pampanga woman for online bomb threats

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a woman behind the series of online bomb threats against schools in Pampanga. In a statement on Friday, the NBI-Central Luzo... Read More


PNP vows responsible fiscal mgmt amid P500-M insertion

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- Philippine National Police (PMP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., on Friday emphasized the force's steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and respons... Read More


DOH, ICI step up joint probe on Super Health Centers

MANILA, Oct. 17 -- Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Friday reported to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) the status of the Department of Health's (DOH) ongoing investigation on non-fu... Read More