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Legarda eyes climate-informed reforms, humanitarian role for AFP

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday said her leadership of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification, and Reconciliation will prioritize linking climat... Read More


Lawmaker files bill requiring use of solar energy in gov't buildings

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Abra lone district Rep. Joseph Sto. Nino Bernos has filed a bill seeking to require government offices to use solar energy systems to reduce electricity costs and ensure a sustaina... Read More


Red alert status not for any 'political color,' says military

Manila, Sept. 16 -- There is no politics behind the military's declaration of red alert status in light of the ongoing anti-corruption rallies, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday. ... Read More


PH, S. Korea eye stronger defense industry cooperation

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Philippines and South Korea are looking into expanding their defense industry cooperation, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Tuesday. The possible expansion was am... Read More


Palay production outlook up to 3.94-M MT in Q3

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Local palay (unhusked rice) production in the Philippines is projected to rise in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest outlook from the Philippine Statistics Authorit... Read More


DPWH lifts suspension on procurement for locally-funded projects

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday lifted the suspension on procurement activities for locally-funded civil works projects in the country. "Pending a fu... Read More


Lacson: Repentance sans corrective acts not enough to curb corruption

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday said repentance alone will not wash out corruption and other wrongdoings in the government. His reaction came after Senate M... Read More


SC halts Bangsamoro Act redistricting Sulu province

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Supreme Court (SC) en banc has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) enjoining the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) and all persons... Read More


P20/kg. rice program expansion eyed for bus, taxi drivers, teachers

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Bus and taxi drivers, as well as teachers, may soon avail of the government's PHP20-per-kg. rice program, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Tuesday. The expansion fo... Read More


DSWD reaffirms support to repatriated OFWs

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is reaffirming its commitment to support repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), ensuring that no one is left behind f... Read More