235 firework-related injuries logged
THE Philippines logged 235 fireworks-related injuries during the latest New Year period, according to its Health department on Thursday, a sharp decline from a...
35 scam hub victims return to PHL
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said that 35 Filipinos who fell victim to scam hubs in Cambodia have safely returned to the Philippines.
“Their...
Mayon Volcano raised to Alert Level 2
THE state seismology agency raised Mayon Volcano’s alert status to Level 2 on Thursday amid increased seismic activity and rockfall in the volcano, warning...
22 hurt in Cotabato New Year’s Eve grenade attack
COTABATO CITY — Two men riding a motorcycle together left 22 revelers, including children, wounded after a grenade attack at Barangay Dalapitan in Matalam...
DoT denies claims over magazine cover allegations
The Department of Tourism (DoT) said on Wednesday that the allegations surrounding a magazine cover featuring Tourism Secretary Esperanza Christina G. Frasco are false...
Dizon, BCDA refute flood control ‘insertion’ allegations
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) denied Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon made budget insertions for flood control projects, dismissing a Batangas Rep....
Manila supports Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire
THE PHILIPPINES said that it supports the new ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia following a special border meeting between the two countries, the...
Labor programs reached more than 2.3M workers, DoLE says
The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said its livelihood and emergency employment programs reached more than 2.3 million workers in the first 11...
House to adopt blockchain tech in 2026, Speaker says
The House of Representatives will adopt blockchain technology and go paperless next year, which could make the chamber the first legislative body in Asia...
Bondi gunmen acted alone, no evidence they were part of militant cell, Australian police...
SYDNEY — Two gunmen who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach earlier this month acted alone and there was “no...
Anti-graft drive may strain Marcos’ ties but open doors to new ones
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. risks alienating his key congressional ties as he pushes for his anti-corruption drive, which could undermine legislative priorities, but could also open doors to new alliances, political analysts said.
House Appropriations panel denies offering incentives to push 2026 budget ratification
THE HOUSE Finance Committee on Monday denied claims that incentives were offered to lawmakers to secure votes for the ratification of the P6.793-trillion General...