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P4B set aside for 10K new MUP posts; P21.7B for pay hike rollout

Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Marcos administration has allocated more than PHP4 billion to fund over 10,000 new military and uniformed personnel (MUP) positions this year, alongside the allocation of the fi... Read More


NTF-ELCAC exec calls for sobriety on case of Fil-Am rescued in OccMin

Manila, Jan. 14 -- A ranking National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) official has urged the public to approach the case of Fil-American Chantal Anicoche, who was rescued ... Read More


Palace says PBBM still trusts ICI despite growing doubts

Manila, Jan. 14 -- Malacanang on Wednesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. continues to have confidence in the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), despite criticisms and questions ... Read More


Senate set to resume flood control probe Jan. 19

Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is set to resume its investigation into alleged flood control anomalies on Jan. 19, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said Wednesday. Lac... Read More


PNP, AFP ready to secure ASEAN activities; no threats monitored

Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said security preparations for this year's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (AS... Read More


Ticket sold in Tarlac wins P15.8-M SuperLotto jackpot

Manila, Jan. 14 -- A bettor from Tarlac bagged the PHP15.8-million jackpot in Tuesday's SuperLotto 6/49 draw. In an advisory on Wednesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the wi... Read More


Comelec sets March 14 special polls for Antipolo 2nd district

Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said a special elections would be held on March 14 to fill the vacant position left by the late Antipolo 2nd District Rep. Romeo A... Read More


Gov't reviewing MUP pension reform amid fiscal concerns - DBM

Manila, Jan. 14 -- The government is continuing its review of proposed reforms to the Modified Uniform Pension (MUP) program amid growing concerns over fiscal sustainability, the Department of Budget ... Read More


BOC seizes P61B worth of smuggled goods in 2025

Manila, Jan. 14 -- Over PHP61 billion of worth of illicit goods were seized in 2025, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported Wednesday. In a statement, the Bureau said a total of 1,024 enforcement opera... Read More


PNP probes Manila cop over alleged rape

Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday vowed to conduct a "thorough and impartial" investigation into the alleged rape perpetrated by a police officer in Manila. "We wil... Read More