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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


UK eyes visiting forces pact with PH

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The United Kingdom (UK) is interested in having a defense deal with the Philippines that would enhance operational collaboration between the two countries' armed forces. In a stat... Read More


LTO welcomes directive for transport execs to commute

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday welcomed Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez's directive for high-level transport executives to commute once a week to en... Read More