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SC dismisses election overspending case due to inordinate delay

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) unreasonable delay in investigating an election offense violated a mayoral candidate's right to the spee... Read More


OCD-Caraga provides hygiene, food, shelter kits to fire victims

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 18 -- The Office of Civil Defense in Caraga Region provided humanitarian assistance on Wednesday to families affected by a Nov. 25 fire in Surigao City. OCD-13 allocated 176 family ... Read More


DepEd probes alleged child abuse in Manila, warns of zero tolerance

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against violence in schools as it investigates an alleged child abuse incident involving a publi... Read More


3 nabbed in Boracay airport for booking via fraudulent cards

Manila, Dec. 18 -- Three passengers were nabbed at the Boracay Airport on Thursday for allegedly booking their flights using fraudulent credit cards, and for apparently reselling travel funds on socia... Read More


COA endorses raps vs. individuals linked to P330M ghost projects

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The Commission on Audit has submitted four fraud audit reports (FAR) before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure detailing irregularities in PHP330 million worth of ghost f... Read More


PH celebrates historic win in SEA Games women's football

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The Philippines has accomplished its mission of winning the Southeast Asian Games women's football gold medal after a stunning 6-5 victory over powerhouse Vietnam in the final on We... Read More


17 PNP personnel relieved over drinking spree at E. Samar station

Manila, Dec. 18 -- Seventeen Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel, including a town police chief, have been relieved from their post over an alleged drinking session while on duty in Eastern Sam... Read More


Lacson welcomes 2026 budget safeguards, warns vs. abuse

Manila, Dec. 18 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Thursday welcomed the safeguards and transparency measures embedded in the proposed 2026 national budget but cautioned that vigilance ... Read More


Over P20-B savings generated after DPWH budget cut

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The bicameral conference committee realized PHP20.7 billion in savings from the PHP529.6-billion 2026 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) after applying upd... Read More


Ilonggos remember 169th birthday of Graciano Lopez Jaena

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 18 -- A university professor from this city enjoined Ilonggos to honor reformist and national hero Graciano Lopez Jaena by "seeking truth in an age of misinformation." Prof. Joyce C... Read More