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PH, Vietnam explore more direct flights, sign tourism deal

MANILA, June 1 -- The Philippines and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen tourism cooperation and improve air connectivity following the signing of a Tourism Cooperation Program covering 2026 to 2029. ... Read More


PNP mobilizes 55K personnel for safe opening of classes

MANILA, June 1 -- More than 55,000 police officers and force multipliers will be deployed nationwide to help ensure the safe return of millions of students to their classrooms this June, the Philippin... Read More


'Catch-up plan' for dev't of MILF camps in the works - OPAPRU chief

MANILA, June 1 -- Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento said the agency will be creating a "catch-up" plan for Moro Islamic Liber... Read More


Crime rate down 25.77% under 'Safer Cities' drive

MANILA, June 1 -- The nationwide crime rate dropped by 25.77 percent in May compared with the same period in 2025, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Narta... Read More


OCTA: 74% of adult Filipinos agree to impeachment trial vs. VP Duterte

MANILA, June 1 -- An OCTA Research survey conducted from April 20 to 24, 2026 found that 74 percent of adult Filipinos support proceeding with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, up ... Read More


Remote voting push may trigger another Senate 'clash' - Tulfo

MANILA, June 1 -- The Senate could face another confrontation if the majority bloc moves to force a vote on the proposed rule allowing senators to participate and vote remotely without following prope... Read More


Over P8.2B in cash relief aid disbursed to 1.6M drivers nationwide

MANILA, June 1 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed a total of PHP8.21 billion in cash relief assistance so far to 1,642,837 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers na... Read More


4 officials get new posts in latest PNP revamp

MANILA, June 1 -- Eastern Police District (EPD) director Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante has been designated officer-in-charge of the Civil Security Group (CSG), the Philippine National Police (PNP) unit r... Read More


PNP looks to SoKor model to strengthen crime-fighting capabilities

Manila, May 31 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to further modernize its crime data systems through a partnership with South Korea aimed at boosingt investigative efficiency, speeding up... Read More


PNP chief welcomes high trust rating amid reform gains

Manila, May 31 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. welcomed the results of the latest nationwide "Boses ng Bayan" Index of Governance (IOG) survey released recent... Read More