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Russian vlogger negative for HIV - BI

Manila, Jan. 24 -- Russian vlogger Nikita Chekhov has tested negative for HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said ... Read More


Inspection of flood control projects nationwide completed by Q1 2026

Manila, Jan. 24 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking to complete the inspection and audit of the more than 400 flood control projects nationwide by the first quarter of 202... Read More


AFP mounts patrol in new Malampaya gas field

Manila, Jan. 24 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) visited the Malampaya gas field off the Palawan coast as part of its efforts to secure the newly discovered natural gas field. AFP Chief o... Read More


Gov't forces continue hunt for perpetrators of Lanao Norte ambush

Manila, Jan. 24 -- he Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continues to carry out pursuit, clearing and security operations in Lanao del Sur following an ambush that killed four soldiers on Jan. 23. ... Read More


DA targets 15M household beneficiaries of 'Benteng Bigas' this year

Manila, Jan. 24 -- Some 15 million households are targeted to benefit from the "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na!" project this year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Saturday. "On the DA's effort... Read More


Palace OKs special holidays in 4 areas for local festivities

Manila, Jan. 24 -- Malacanang has issued proclamations declaring special non-working days in four areas to allow residents' full participation in local festivities and commemorations. Under Proclamat... Read More


Zaldy Co may testify if he returns to PH, takes oath

Manila, Jan. 24 -- Fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co may testify in the impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., but only if he is willing to return to the Philippines and p... Read More


BI eyes mobile phone ban inside Taguig, Muntinlupa facilities

Manila, Jan. 24 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is mulling a ban on mobile phone use in its holding facilities in Taguig and Muntinlupa. Instead, it will resort to the use of landlines and video ca... Read More


Corruption allegations engulf Bangladesh's haor embankment projects; farmers fear crop disaster

, Jan. 24 -- Allegations of bribery, document forgery and abuse of power have surfaced around haor embankment projects in Sunamganj district, raising fears that corruption could undermine flood protec... Read More


Corruption allegations engulf Bangladesh's haor embankment projects; farmers gear crop disaster

, Jan. 24 -- Allegations of bribery, document forgery and abuse of power have surfaced around haor embankment projects in Sunamganj district, raising fears that corruption could undermine flood protec... Read More