41 human trafficking victims rescued in Cebu
CEBU CITY — At least 41 women, including 10 minors, who were allegedly prostituted by a syndicate, were rescued during two simultaneous operations conducted in Barangays Pajac and Punta Engaño in Lapu...
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Angara launches search for literacy champions through 2026 NLA
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued the guidelines for the 2026 National Literacy Awards (NLA), reaffirming its commitment to recognize partners helping advance litera...
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Marcos launches new Tupad programs to boost Filipino employment
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday launched new employment programs aimed at helping Filipinos develop their skills, access job opportunities, and build sustainable live...
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DA: Tiu Laurel ordered rice shipment permit revoked before arrival
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. had ordered the revocation of the sanitary and phytosanitary import clearance for a vessel...
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NCDA backs new PWD-accessible school standards for 2027
MANILA, Philippines — New public school buildings will be required to meet updated accessibility and disaster-resilience standards beginning in fiscal year 2027 under a Department of Education (DepEd)...
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Gatchalian disputes P25M daily cost of Sara Duterte impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday disputed the claim that the Senate is spending P25 million daily in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying ...
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Ex-Dem MP queries couple's assets amid controversy
Former Democrat MP Sirichok Sopha on Wednesday raised questions over Bhumjaithai (BJT) MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap's asset declarations, citing her property rights in a luxury condominium project and he...
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COA flags travels of Sandiganbayan officials with insufficient documents
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Sandiganbayan over the insufficient documentation of the foreign travels undertaken by its officials and employees. In its 2025 audi...
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Padilla seeks Senate probe into NCAP fairness, due process
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking an investigation into the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) to ensure fairness to motorists cited for traffic violations despite po...
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El Niño affects over 451,000 people in PH – NDRRMC
MANILA, Philippines — El Niño has affected more than 451,000 people across the country, including over 215,000 farmers and fisherfolk, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRR...
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