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DSWD leads multi-agency relief ops in quake-hit areas in Mindanao

Manila, June 9 -- To ensure rapid response following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the province of Sarangani on June 8, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted a m... Read More


Senate records show 12-member quorum precedent

Manila, June 9 -- Official Senate journals from 2008 to 2020 show that the chamber has repeatedly recognized a 12-member quorum in conducting official business under certain membership and attendance ... Read More


PNP secures evacuation centers in quake-hit Mindanao

Manila, June 9 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed personnel to secure and manage evacuation centers across Mindanao following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani on Mo... Read More


Surigao Sur LGU enforces P50 price cap on imported rice

Butuan City, June 8 -- The Local Government Unit (LGU) of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, has ordered rice retailers, market vendors, and business establishments to comply with the mandated price ceiling... Read More


DepEd welcomes over 745K learners in W. Visayas

Iloilo City, June 8 -- The Department of Education in Western Visayas (DepEd -6) welcomed over 745,000 learners across the region as classes for school year 2026-2027 officially began on Monday. In a... Read More


Senate majority to visit quake-hit Mindanao areas

Manila, June 8 -- Members of the Senate majority may proceed to areas affected by Monday morning's magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. Senator Erwin Tulfo, chairperson of the Blue Ribbon Committee,... Read More


Trash dumping outside DENR office in Davao 'disrespect of law'

Manila, June 8 -- Malacanang on Monday condemned the dumping of garbage in front of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) office in Davao City, calling it a violation of environme... Read More


Phivolcs to quake-hit areas: expect aftershocks, stay evacuated

Manila, June 8 -- People in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 Sarangani earthquake on Monday should expect aftershocks and stay evacuated until the tsunami warning is lifted, the head of the Philipp... Read More


Zamboanga City suspends classes, work after Mindanao-wide quake

Zamboanga City, June 8 -- The city government has ordered the suspension of classes at all levels, including work in both local and national agencies, following a strong earthquake that hit parts of M... Read More


Butuan orders school building checks; bridge closed after 7.8 quake

Butuan City, June 8 -- The city government of Butuan ordered the immediate assessment of school infrastructures following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck most parts of Mindanao on Monday mornin... Read More