The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it continues to boost its capabilities as well as its presence in far-flung areas to ensure peace and order. PNP public information office chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said the police force’s capability en…
Lawmakers on Thursday urged anew their colleagues to pass a measure seeking to waive professional licensure examination fees for qualified Filipino indigents. In the proposed House Bill (HB) 4927 or ‘An Act providing for Free Professional Examinations…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has lifted the declaration of state of national emergency on account of lawless violence in Mindanao, considering the improved peace and order situation in the region. Marcos on Tuesday signed Proclamation 298, repeal…
The annual growth of the general retail price index (GRPI) in the National Capital Region (NCR) further eased in June, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. Data released showed that the GRPI in NCR decelerated to 4.4 percent in …
Firefighters in Lien Chieu district in the central city of Da Nang said they have successfully contained a wildfire in the Nam Hai Van forest in Hoa Hiep Bac ward.The wildfire, which swept through the area close to the North-South railway, mainly cove…
The remains of a missing inmate or person deprived of liberty (PDL) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City have been recovered from an open septic tank, officials confirmed Wednesday. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday co…
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham Tolentino heaped praises on the national team’s stunning victory over New Zealand at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, saying God’s hand continues to touch Filipino athletes as they battle odds…
A 52-year-old woman died after a coconut tree fell on her while she was peddling “pandesal” on board her bicycle at Barangay Villa Carmen in Ramon town, Isabela province on Wednesday. Disaster officials identified the victim as Ofelia Daculan, a resid…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has shown himself capable of overcoming contemporary challenges in the agriculture sector, which begins with building the capabilities of farmers and fisherfolk, analysts said following his second State of the Nation …
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday highlighted its efforts to uphold the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) and combat counterfeit attempts in the country during the Asia Security Conference and Exhibition in Singapore. BOC Commiss…
The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) Help and Food Bank has ready relief goods to be distributed to affected families during emergencies, such as disasters and calamities. PRO 6 spokesperson Maj. Mary Grace Borio said on Wednesday they have initially …
Three lawmakers from the ACT-CIS Party-list on Wednesday filed a resolution seeking a House of Representatives inquiry into the missing inmate at the National Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City. Reps. Erwin Tulfo, Jocelyn Tulfo and Edvic Yap file…
