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PH, France review planned military drills for 2026

Manila, Dec. 11 -- Senior defense officials from the Philippines and France met on Wednesday to discuss the planned military exercises for next year, as well as other ongoing and emerging areas of coo... Read More


Visayas grid on yellow alert from 5-9 p.m. Thursday

Manila, Dec. 11 -- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines has placed the Visayas grid on yellow alert, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, due to low operating margin after an uptick in deman... Read More


Give chance to youth leaders, pass law vs. political dynasties - Lapid

Manila, Dec. 11 -- Senator Lito Lapid on Wednesday pressed lawmakers to pass a long-pending measure banning political dynasties, saying the reform would open long-restricted opportunities for young an... Read More


House adopts concurrent resolution for 'open, transparent bicam'

Manila, Dec. 11 -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a concurrent resolution for an open bicameral conference committee on the 2026 national budget. In a photo posted by Minority Lead... Read More


Lawmakers file bill mandating HMO coverage for public school teachers

Manila, Dec. 11 -- Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos and Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos are seeking the passage of a bill mandating the provision of health maintenance organization (HMO) cov... Read More


Palace warns public vs. 'fake' work suspension memo on Dec. 26, 29

Manila, Dec. 11 -- Malacanang on Thursday dismissed as "fake news" the alleged issuance of a memorandum circular (MC) suspending work in government offices nationwide on Dec. 26 and Dec. 29 in time fo... Read More


'Different world': PBBM's leadership style 'not same' as his father's

Manila, Dec. 11 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said he has learned "many things" from the presidency of his father, the late president Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., but acknowledged that his own bran... Read More


Shear line, 'amihan', continue to affect parts of Luzon

Manila, Dec. 11 -- Shear line and the northeast monsoon (amihan) will continue to affect Northern and Central Luzon, the weather bureau said Thursday. In its 4 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospher... Read More


Chinese smuggling suspect cited in contempt for false testimony

Manila, Dec. 10 -- A Senate panel on Wednesday cited Chinese national Shi Chaoqun in contempt after he repeatedly denied having local contacts despite evidence linking him to a PHP100-million meat smu... Read More


AFP reaffirms commitment to beefing up reserve forces

Manila, Dec. 10 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to enhance the capabilities of all its reserve units. In a statement, the AFP noted that these rese... Read More