Philippine News

El Niño, wars abroad, China tensions to try gov’t aims this year The Philippines leaves behind 2023 with the goal of becoming an upper middle-income economy in this New Year – something it could have reached in 2022 had the COVID-19 pandemic not hit. But President Marcos’ hopes for a …

Government agencies are now bracing for the return of millions of people who are expected to go back to their homes and workplaces, especially in Metro Manila and other urban areas in the country, after a long Holiday break. On the part of the Philippine National Police (PNP), its spokesperson …

BRIGHT (AND WET) REVELRY. SM City Clark caps 2023 with the annual Sky Line Fireworks Festival in Pampanga, launched from its Tech Hub buildings. The mesmerizing 10-minute display was followed by visits to the food bazaar, lively entertainment, and heartfelt expressions of gratitude, creating lasting memories for all who attended. …

The Supreme Court (SC) has adopted the rules on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 and Related Laws. The rules state that starting Jan. 15, 2024, law enforcers cannot legally conduct online surveillance like wiretapping of conversations, intercepting social media accounts, and collecting and reproducing images and photographs of suspected …

At a Glance Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa announces the printing and dispatch of 50.065 million PhilIDs as of December 22, 2023. Mapa said Filipinos encouraged to utilize PhilID as primary identification for transactions. PSA committed to expediting PhilID issuance and delivery for public convenience. Mobile …

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa (PNA file photo) MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) continues to improve its mandate of bringing quality healthcare services to all Filipinos nationwide. For the year 2023, the agency was busy on the establishment of healthcare facilities, especially in the provinces, that would provide state-of-the-art medical services. …

The Hundred Islands of Pangasinan (Photo Release)  MANILA, Philippines — The Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX), when completed, will further hasten in-land travel time to, from and around Northern Luzon. In the province of Pangasinan alone, tourist destinations like the Hundred Islands as well as pilgrim sites like the Our Lady …

Different transport groups held a noise barrage against the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) modernization program during the second state of the nation address of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., on July 24. (The Flame / Ethan Cardaño)  MANILA, Philippines — More than 100 Sangguniang Kabataan officials have signed a unity statement …

CHILL. Customers of a coffee shop along Session Road in Baguio City play board games, which are additional offerings of the cafe. Shop owner Guil Ocampo said his training under the Department of Trade and Industry’s “Kapatid Mentor Me” program is a big help in his business’ operation. (Photo courtesy …

Revellers watch as fireworks light up the sky ushering in the New Year at Rizal Park, in Manila on January 1, 2024. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa)  MANILA, Philippines — The number of fireworks-related injuries doubled overnight after the New Year festivities, according to the Department of Health on Monday, …