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Phu Quoc tourism heats up in 2026 with near-full bookings

An Giang, Jan. 23 -- Tourist arrivals to the Phu Quoc special zone have surged since the start of 2026, far outpacing last year's figure, with the island bracing for a deluge of visitors during the Lu... Read More


14th National Party Congress adopts Resolution

Hanoi, Jan. 23 -- At its closing session on the afternoon of January 23, the 14th National Party Congress unanimously adopted its Resolution, reaffirming core assessments of the implementation of the ... Read More


AFP reiterates commitment to fighting extremism at all fronts

Manila, Jan. 23 -- With the conviction of the Tacloban court of two militant activists for terrorism financing, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday reiterated its commitment to protect... Read More


PH eyes peacekeeping, defense collaboration with Germany

Manila, Jan. 23 -- The Philippines is exploring possible peacekeeping and defense industry cooperation with Germany as part of efforts to expand its security ties with friendly nations, the Department... Read More


Chiz calls for stronger protection for power line workers

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Senator Francis Escudero on Friday reiterated the need to strengthen insurance coverage and benefits for power line workers, citing the dangerous nature of their work in maintaining... Read More


36 nabbed; P103-M narcotics, smuggled cigarettes seized in 3-day ops

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Police arrested 36 suspects and confiscated PHP103 million worth of narcotics and smuggled cigarettes in three-day operations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Friday. ... Read More


PH won't tolerate abusive foreigners, DILG chief warns

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla reiterated on Thursday that the government will not tolerate abusive behavior by foreigners visiting the country. This came following the arrest o... Read More


Female OFW caught with P43.4-M cocaine at NAIA

Manila, Jan. 23 -- A 30-year-old female overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was arrested Thursday night at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City after authorities found PHP... Read More


Fuel prices to hike up to P1.40/L next week

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Oil prices are projected to rise by as much as PHP1.40 per liter next week amid supply concerns. In a Friday advisory, Jetti Petroleum President Leo Bellas said diesel prices could... Read More


Police chiefs ordered to sustain crime rate drop

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Friday ordered all territorial police units down to city and municipal levels to sustain the gai... Read More