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PCG, BFAR vessels blocked by Chinese ships anew

Manila, April 30 -- At least 10 Chinese vessels again performed "dangerous" maneuvering, blocking and water cannoning two Philippine government vessels on maritime patrol in Bajo de Masinloc on Monday... Read More


Senator lauds LTFRB's move to ease initial requirements for PUVMP

Manila, April 30 -- Senator Francis Tolentino on Tuesday lauded the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for giving drivers and operators a big "breathing room" as the deadline... Read More


NFA, group: Subsidized rice in markets good option for consumers

Manila, April 30 -- The National Food Authority (NFA) and a consumer group on Tuesday said the availability of subsidized rice in local markets shall serve as a beneficial option for consumers. This ... Read More


DOJ witness protection program posts 95% success rate in 2023

Manila, April 30 -- The government's program for protecting state witnesses crucial in prosecuting criminal cases has exceeded its performance target for 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tue... Read More


PNP sees no risk in integration of ex-MILF, MNLF rebels into ranks

Manila, April 30 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it does not see any security risk arising from the integration of former members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) an... Read More


PH Navy: 3 Chinese research ships spotted off Ayungin Shoal

Manila, April 30 -- Three Chinese research vessels were detected within the vicinity of the Ayungin Shoal, a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said Tuesday. In a press briefing, PN spokesperson f... Read More


DOLE: Cash, livelihood aid await workers on Labor Day

Manila, April 30 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will provide cash and livelihood assistance to workers on Labor Day, aside from employment opportunities to jobseekers. In a Bagong P... Read More


PBBM orders speedy dev't of e-vehicle industry

Manila, April 30 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed the Department of Energy (DOE) and other relevant government agencies to expedite the implementation of action plans and strategies to de... Read More


131 LGUs under state of calamity due to El Nino

Manila, April 30 -- Some 131 local government units (LGU) have declared a state of calamity as the country continues to grapple with the effects of the El Nino phenomenon. Task Force El Nino spokespe... Read More


Increased gas flux observed in Kanlaon Volcano

Manila, April 30 -- An increase in the sulfur dioxide (S02) emission reaching 2,707 tons was observed in Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) s... Read More