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DA to ensure 2026 budget benefits farmers, fishers, consumers

Manila, Jan. 5 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it will ensure that the PHP6.793 trillion national budget, which seeks to strengthen the agriculture sector in the Philippines, will... Read More


PNP eyes nationwide push vs. loud mufflers to promote road discipline

Manila, Jan. 5 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it supports tighter measures against motorcycles using open pipes and illegally modified mufflers to promote road discipline among... Read More


Senate lauds PBBM veto of P92.5-B unprogrammed items

Manila, Jan. 5 -- Senate leaders on Monday expressed support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s decision to veto PHP92.5 billion worth of items under the Unprogrammed Appropriations (UA) of the 2... Read More


18K cops to secure Feast of Jesus Nazareno

Manila, Jan. 5 -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said it would deploy more than 18,000 officers to secure the Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila on Jan. 9. NCRPO director Ma... Read More


Ex-Air Force general nabbed for sedition raps

Manila, Jan. 5 -- Retired Philippine Air Force major general Romeo Poquiz was arrested on charges of inciting to sedition on Monday. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Philippine National Police (PNP... Read More


PH Navy expansion ongoing with acquisition of more surface combatants

Manila, Jan. 5 -- A ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official on Monday said the service's fleet expansion is going well with the acquisition and commissioning of major surface combatants that has bolster... Read More


Ilocos police seize P70.4-M illegal drugs in December 2025

Manila, Jan. 5 -- The Ilocos Police Regional Office (PRO-1) has confiscated PHP70.4 million worth of illegal drugs from various operations in December last year, an official said Monday. In an interv... Read More


DBM, DOH urged to fast-track release of health emergency allowances

Manila, Jan. 5 -- Albay 3rd District Rep. Raymond Adrian Salceda on Monday urged the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Health (DOH) to immediately issue simplified guidel... Read More


Off-duty PCG member saves drowning child in Zamboanga City

Manila, Jan. 5 -- An off-duty member of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), demonstrating exceptional heroism and professionalism, has saved an eight-year-old child from drowning at a resort in Zamboang... Read More


Iloilo City gov't eyes extension of biz permit renewal deadline

Manila, Jan. 5 -- The local government here is planning to extend the deadline for the renewal of business permits from Jan. 20 to Jan. 31, 2026 without penalties. Joy Gorzal, spokesperson for Mayor ... Read More