Category: National

  • Metro Manila Welcomes Kadiwa ng Pangulo Kiosks, Offering Affordable Rice

    MANILA – The introduction of Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) kiosks across five major public markets in Metro Manila has been met with enthusiasm from local consumers. These kiosks, which began operations on Thursday, offer well-milled rice at a reduced price of PHP40 per kilogram, fulfilling President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s initiative to make essential food…

  • Iglesia ni Cristo Rallies in Support of President Marcos Jr.’s Stance Against Impeaching Vice President Duterte

    The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) has announced plans to hold a rally in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s position against the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. This announcement was made during a broadcast on the INC’s network, Net25, by the host of the program ‘Sa Ganang Mamamayan,’ Gen Subardiaga. Subardiaga emphasized that…

  • Laguna Hosts Job Fair with 4,000 Openings for Former POGO Employees

    MANILA – A significant job fair is scheduled for Friday in Laguna, offering more than 4,000 job opportunities specifically aimed at former employees of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). The event will take place at the Activity Center of Ayala Pavilion Mall in Biñan City. According to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido…

  • DOJ Warns Filipino Women Against Surrogacy Scams Following Cambodian Convictions

    MANILA – A high-ranking official from the Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a stern warning to Filipino women about the dangers of being lured into illegal surrogacy schemes. This caution comes in the wake of the conviction of 13 Filipinas in Cambodia for breaching the country’s surrogacy laws. During a recent briefing, Justice Undersecretary…

  • Tragic Ambush Claims Lives of Iloilo Village Leader and Spouse

    TRAGIC END. The aftermath of a brutal attack in Barangay Tinucuan, Dueñas, Iloilo, where Rodney Lamela was fatally shot alongside his wife, Michelle Lamela, the village chief of Barangay Sto. Niño. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Image provided by CIDG) MANILA – In a shocking incident, Michelle Lamela, the head of Barangay…

  • DILG Reports 47 POGOs Still Active in the Philippines

    ONGOING OPERATIONS. CIDG agents gather evidence during a raid in a village within the Clark Freeport Zone in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on July 30, 2024. According to Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla, 47 Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) continue to function across the nation, as stated on December 5.…

  • Philippines Lodges Formal Protest Against China Over Latest Incident at Scarborough Shoal

    MANILA – The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has officially protested against China’s recent aggressive actions at the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc. The incident involved a Chinese Coast Guard vessel using a water cannon against the Filipino ship BRP Datu Pagbuaya during a routine patrol on the morning of December…

  • Health Advocates Urge Philippines to Follow ASEAN in Banning Vapes

    Manila – A prominent health advocacy group in the Philippines is pushing for the country to adopt stringent regulations on vaping, mirroring the actions of several Southeast Asian neighbors. The call for action follows Vietnam’s recent decision to ban e-cigarettes and vapes starting in 2025, joining over 30 countries worldwide that have implemented similar bans.…

  • Extended Rail Schedules Announced for Holiday Season in Manila

    MANILA – In response to the holiday rush, the three major rail lines serving the National Capital Region have announced extended operating hours. This adjustment aims to facilitate easier travel for commuters gearing up for Christmas and New Year festivities. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista announced that on specific days, trains will start running earlier and…

  • House of Representatives Holds Key to BARMM Election Delay

    MANILA – The decision to delay the 2025 elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) lies with the House of Representatives, according to Senate President Francis Escudero. Speaking at the regular Kapihan sa Senado, Escudero emphasized that the proposal is a local bill and should originate and be finalized by the House…