May 24, 2025

Category: National

  • Rainy Weather Forecast for Various Philippine Regions Due to Amihan and Easterlies

    MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecasted continued rainfall across several regions due to the influence of the northeast monsoon, known locally as amihan, and the easterlies. Regions such as Caraga, Davao Region, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, and Misamis Occidental are expected to see…

    Written by

    Dorothy Marasigan

  • Senator Poe Optimistic About DOTr’s Review of Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program

    MANILA – Senator Grace Poe expressed optimism on Wednesday regarding the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) decision to review the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). She hopes that this review will address the long-standing issues that have plagued the program. Poe highlighted that for over seven years, the DOTr has been urged to refine the…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison

  • TESDA Highlights High Demand for Tourism, Agriculture, and Electronics Courses

    MANILA – A senior official from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) announced on Wednesday that courses in tourism, agriculture, and electronics are currently experiencing high demand due to the numerous job opportunities available in these sectors. TESDA Deputy Director General Nelly Dillera emphasized the importance of tourism, stating, ‘Tourism is at the…

    Written by

    Jose Cruz

  • Comelec Issues Notices to 34 Party-List Groups for Campaign Violations

    MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to issue notices to 34 party-list organizations involved in the upcoming May 2025 elections for breaching campaign regulations. Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia announced during a forum on Wednesday that these groups must remove their campaign materials. The organizations facing notices include Trabaho, Act-CIS, Solid North…

    Written by

    Manuel Castro

  • Comelec Prints Over 45 Million Ballots for Upcoming Midterm Elections

    The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Manila announced that it has successfully printed over 45 million ballots for the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for May 12. This milestone was reached nearly a month after the ballot reprinting began at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City. As of the latest update, a total of…

    Written by

    Herminio Racelis

  • Philippine Military Welcomes Continued U.S. Aid, Signaling Robust Bilateral Relations

    MANILA – The Philippine military has expressed its appreciation for the U.S. decision to exempt the country from a global freeze on foreign aid, viewing it as a testament to the enduring strength of the Philippines-U.S. relationship. Colonel Xerxes Trinidad, head of the AFP public affairs office, described the move as a positive step that…

    Written by

    Laarni Hilario

  • Pimentel Urges Immediate Impeachment Proceedings Against VP Duterte, Citing Constitutional Obligation

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    MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has intensified calls for the Senate to prioritize the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, arguing that constitutional duties must override political campaigns ahead of the 2025 elections. His demand follows Senate President Francis Escudero’s referral of Pimentel’s formal request to the rules committee,…

    Written by

    Juan Santos

  • Aquino Center and Museum Reopens, Showcasing Legacy of Transformative Leadership

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    TARLAC CITY, Philippines – A testament to the enduring legacy of democracy, good governance, and public service, the Aquino Center and Museum officially reopened its doors today, February 25, 2025. The reopening coincides with the eve of the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, a historic event that reshaped the nation’s political landscape.…

    Written by

    Juan Santos
    Captured by Malacañang photographer Robert Viñas on June 6, 2015, this image of PNoy gazing at his mother’s portrait at the Japan National Press Club headquarters is featured in the upcoming book PNoy: Filipino, a collection of photographs and tributes honoring the late President.

  • Rainy Conditions Expected Nationwide on Tuesday

    MANILA – The entire Philippines is set to experience varying degrees of rainfall on Tuesday, influenced by two dominant weather systems. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the easterlies will cause scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and Davao Region. PAGASA warned that these areas could…

    Written by

    Gregorio Rosales

  • Panelo Fires Back: Defends Duterte’s Warning on Marcos’ “Dictatorial Tendencies,” Slams Admin as “Fake News Corporation”

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    MANILA, Philippines — Former Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo launched a fierce rebuttal against Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Monday, defending ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s stark warning that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is displaying “dictatorial tendencies.” Panelo accused the Marcos administration of operating as a “huge corporation of fake news” while dismissing Bersamin’s dismissal of Duterte…

    Written by

    Katrina Garcia