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BOC posts PHP1-B surplus collection for July

Manila, Aug. 1 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday reported that it has surpassed its July 2025 collection target by PHP1.094 billion or 1.3 percent. Based on a preliminary report, the bureau co... Read More


DPWH finalizing feasibility study on 2nd San Juanico Bridge project

Manila, Aug. 1 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently held a wrap-up meeting for the Fact-Finding Mission on the Second Sa... Read More


24 N. Cotabato ARBs receive debt relief, mortgage releases

Cotabato City, Aug. 1 -- Twenty-four Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in North Cotabato have officially been freed from their agrarian debts after receiving Certificates of Condonation with Releas... Read More


Up to 17 cyclones expected in PH till January - PAGASA

Manila, Aug. 1 -- Up to 17 cyclones are expected to develop or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this month until January 2026, the weather bureau said on Friday. Two or three cyclone... Read More


Economist sees faster PH economic growth in Q2

Manila, Aug. 1 -- The Philippine economy likely grew at a faster pace in the second quarter of the year, driven by election-related spending and easing inflation, an economist from the Bank of the Phi... Read More


Canlaon City closes 7 evacuation centers; 563 families return home

Dumaguete City, Aug. 1 -- The local government of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental has closed seven evacuation centers after more than 500 families returned to their homes within Mt. Kanlaon's extended... Read More


200 moms promote infant health via simultaneous breastfeeding

Manila, Aug. 1 -- Around 200 mothers gathered in Taguig City on Friday to breastfeed their babies simultaneously, marking the start of Breastfeeding Awareness Month. In a news release, the Department... Read More


PBBM's India trip expected to secure at least 6 deals: DFA

Manila, Aug. 1 -- At least six agreements between the Philippines and India are expected to be signed during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s five-day state visit to New Delhi, the Department of Fo... Read More


Pag-IBIG net income rises 15% to P28B in H1 2025, highest in 45 yrs.

Manila, Aug. 1 -- The Pag-IBIG Fund on Friday reported a net income of PHP28.04 billion for the first half of 2025, a 15.25-percent increase from the PHP24.33 billion posted in the same period last ye... Read More


Gatchalian urges LGUs to act on comprehension crisis, cites PSA survey

Manila, Aug. 1 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday called on local government units (LGUs) to take urgent action in addressing the country's worsening literacy and comprehension crisis, following ... Read More