Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua in the West Philippine Sea (Courtesy: PCG via Jay Tarriela) The Philippines has tripled its patrol coverage in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to bolster maritime defense and transparency amid renewed tensions with China, the National Maritime Council (NMC) announced on Tuesday. This …
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Comelec Chairman George Garcia said yesterday the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) issued the certification from a list of 54 names submitted by the poll body as government contractors. (Businessworld / DPWH) MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections is set to issue show-cause orders against 27 government …
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Police forces in areas near the Taal and Kanlaon volcanoes were ordered to immediately activate their respective emergency and health response teams to establish a proactive, dual-hazard preparedness posture in response to the recent unrest monitored by volcanologists. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., acting chief of the Philippine …
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UNDAS PREPS. People tidy up and repaint the tombs of their departed loved ones at the Manila South Cemetery on Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2025). About 2.2 million passengers are expected to travel to their hometowns for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on Nov. 1 and 2. (PNA photo by Yancy …
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Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) chairman and retired Justice Andres (center) leads the filing of charges against (top left to right) Senators Joel Villanueva, Jinggoy Estrada, resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, Commission on Audit Commissioner Mario Lipana, and former Caloocan City Rep. Mitch Cajayon-Uy …
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External view of the European Union’s diplomatic service building in Brussels, Belgium. (Shutterstock/EQRoy) The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to human rights, due process, and the rule of law, agreeing to work together to uphold and promote the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter …
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Sen. Ping Lacson leads the Blue Ribbon hearing on Sept. 25, 2025 where Orly Guteza claimed to deliver cash or “basura” to Reps. Zaldy Co and Martin Romualdez. (Sen. Ping Lacson via Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it will act on the Manila Regional Trial …
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Graphic design by Geraldine Santos MANILA, Philippines — At the close of this year’s ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially accepted the bloc’s chairmanship from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim — a symbolic handover that also placed on the Philippines’ shoulders a set of regional problems …
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BUDGET and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Tuesday underscored the importance of gender-responsive budgeting as a key driver of inclusive and sustainable development. During the opening of the three-day Philippine Conference on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Pangandaman said the …
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‘UNFAIR’. Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard District – Northwestern Luzon are on standby for Typhoon Nando in San Fernando City, La Union on Sept. 19, 2025. PCG Spokesperson, Capt. Noemie Cayabyab, said on Wednesday (Oct. 29, 2025) that Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga’s call to abolish the …
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