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DSWD to strictly monitor private care facilities

MANILA, Aug. 16 -- Amid the investigation on child abuse against a Pampanga-based care facility, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public that its field offices (FOs)... Read More


Party-list lawmaker seeks swift passage of anti-EJK law

MANILA, Aug. 16 -- House Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima on Saturday called for justice for all the victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and for the urge... Read More


House tri-panel to invite Baguio's Magalong to flood project probe

MANILA, Aug. 16 -- A member of the soon-to-be-formed House of Representatives tri-committee that will investigate alleged anomalous flood control projects will be inviting Baguio City Mayor Benjamin M... Read More


US defense, security firms exploring business prospects in PH

MANILA, Aug. 16 -- A number of United States defense and security firms are seeing opportunities in co-production, joint development, and technology transfers in the Philippines, the US-Association of... Read More


PCG: China jammed PH drones during Bajo de Masinloc collision

MANILA, Aug. 16 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday revealed it was unable to deploy drones during the Aug. 11 collision of two Chinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc, citing possible signal ... Read More


Australian, PH troops begin 'Alon' drills

Manila, Aug. 15 -- Australian and Filipino troops have begun Exercise Alon 25, the largest military drill between the two countries, the Australian Embassy in Manila announced Friday. The Armed Force... Read More


Teodoro reiterates need for credible defense posture

Manila, Aug. 15 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. reiterated the urgent need for the country to build a credible defense posture amid complex geopolitical and soci... Read More


Transfer of gaming-app funds to Maya Wallet until Aug. 16 only

Manila, Aug. 15 -- Funds in gaming applications and sites that are linked to the Maya app can only be withdrawn and directly transferred to the Maya Wallet before 8 p.m. on Saturday. In a statement F... Read More


Gov't continuously finding ways to aid child abuse victims

Manila, Aug. 15 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday said the members of a government inter-agency group promoting child protection are conducting studies on how to provide ample assistance and... Read More


NTA warns 'Tuklaw' cigarettes illicit in PH

Manila, Aug. 15 -- The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) on Friday warned the public that "Tuklaw" or Thuoc Lao cigarettes are illegal in the Philippines. The agency issued the reminder following... Read More