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E. Visayas logs higher inflation in September at 0.4%

TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 14 -- Eastern Visayas recorded a 0.4-percent inflation rate (IR) in September 2025, slightly up from August's rate of 0.2 percent, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reporte... Read More


DepEd 6 orders inspection of facilities, urges 'Go Bags' for learners

ILOILO CITY, Oct. 14 -- The Department of Education in Western Visayas (DepEd 6) has ordered the assessment of school and office infrastructure facilities following the series of earthquakes, and urge... Read More


Escudero files reply to Comelec on campaign donation case

Manila, Oct. 14 -- Senator Francis Escudero has filed his legal submission responding to a show cause order directing him to explain the PHP30-million campaign donation he received from a construction... Read More


Cops ID 'persons of interest' in NIA whistleblower's slay

Manila, Oct. 14 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it has identified "persons of interest" in the killing of a whistleblower from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in R... Read More


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Manila, Oct. 14 -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a Japanese national and two Filipinos who threatened and extorted money from two other Japanese nationals over an aborted bus... Read More


Recto warns VAT cut may hike debt, risk credit downgrade

Manila, Oct. 14 -- Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday cautioned lawmakers against proposals to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 12 percent to 10 percent, warning that such moves could ... Read More


PH wins 6 titles at 2025 World Travel Awards

Manila, Oct. 14 -- Philippine tourism secured yet another huge win after clinching six titles at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala 2025. The country claimed its 7th cons... Read More


GAP bares 'Leap High, Flip Strong' slogan of world junior tourney

Manila, Oct. 14 -- The Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) announced Tuesday the "Leap High, Flip Strong!" slogan of the 3rd Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships scheduled at the... Read More


MPower gets ice plant operator under aggregation program

Manila, Oct. 14 -- Manila Electric Company (Meralco) retail electricity supplier (RES) MPower has added another customer under its Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) to ensure sustainable and responsibl... Read More


Recto: Gov't taking swift action to address flood control controversy

Manila, Oct. 14 -- The Marcos administration is pushing for a major government cleanup that will lead to stronger institutions, better governance, and faster growth in the months ahead, Finance Secret... Read More