BI asks foreigners to register
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reminded registered foreign nationals in the Philippines to comply with the mandatory annual report, which must be completed...
6 new firecracker-related injuries logged in CAR
BAGUIO CITY — The Health department in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has recorded six new firework-related injuries (FWRI) in the region, as of...
China eyes stricter Scarborough Shoal measures, accuses PHL of reef damage
CHINA will impose “strict protection measures” at the disputed Scarborough Shoal to prevent further environmental damage there, according to a Chinese government report, which also accused the Philippines of damaging the maritime feature’s ecosystem.
Philippines ‘concerned’ over China’s drills near Taiwan, says they undermine regional stability
THE Philippine Defense department on Wednesday said it was “deeply concerned” over China’s massive military drills off Taiwan, warning that they undermine regional peace...
Budget reforms fall short in absence of participatory, accountability mechanisms
THE country’s budget process remained “opaque” even as the government introduced several transparency reforms last year, analysts said, as the recently ratified 2026 national budget awaits President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s approval.
Selective accountability threatens to undercut Philippine anti-graft push
PHILIPPINE anti-corruption efforts risk losing their deterrent effect unless investigations begin to reach senior political and business figures, a failure that could further erode public trust and shape behavior within the government in the years ahead, an analyst said.
Marcos calls for discipline, unity
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. urged Filipinos to approach 2026 with discipline, unity and a shared sense of purpose, framing the new year as...
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...