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MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Public Works and Highways-Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara on Tuesday told the Sandiganbayan that he got a 2 percent cut as “lambing” (gentle request) from alleged kickbacks for former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co. Alcantara mentioned this in testimony before the anti-graft court’s Third Division during former House

MANILA, Philippines — Northern parts of the country are expected to bear the brunt of Super Typhoon Rosal, with heavy rains and strong winds possible in the coming days, the state weather bureau said Tuesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Super Typhoon Champi entered the Philippine area of responsibility at

MANILA, Philippines – In preparation for the effects of the Super El Niño in late December until the first quarter of 2027, restrictions on non-essential water use are being considered by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA). During the Senate budget hearing for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Monday, LWUA Administrator

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday defended the appointment of Zofia Canlas as commissioner of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), amid public scrutiny over her lavish lifestyle and alleged lack of relevant experience for the role. A biology graduate of De La Salle University in 2024, Canlas drew criticism over her “lavish”

TANTANGAN, South Cotabato — A P50 million district hospital will rise in Tantangan, South Cotabato, bringing health and medical services closer to residents and nearby communities. Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Tantangan District Hospital on Monday. It will rise in Purok Upper Maligaya, Barangay Poblacion, with the Melco Foundation, the corporate social responsibility

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is expanding access to selected first-line anti-tuberculosis (TB) medicines through its Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program. The expanded benefit will take effect on Nov. 1, giving eligible patients additional access to prescribed TB medicines, according to PhilHealth Circular No. 2026-0018. “Eligible patients with confirmed

A Chinese warship and research vessel were spotted in separate occasions by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the waters of the Bajo de Masinloc.

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday that arresting Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who was last monitored in Mindanao, could lead to 10,000 deaths. Remulla said this is the reason why the government is resorting to negotiating for his surrender. In an interview on Tuesday, Remulla said he received information two months

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Nine years after her son was gunned down in the streets of Tondo, a grieving mother is taking her fight for justice and accountability to the public. Nanette Castillo will take the stand this Friday, October 23, during the Truth Commission’s 5th Public Truth-Telling Session held at Adamson University in

MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: Super Typhoon Rosal, internationally known as Champi, has entered the Philippine area of responsibility, prompting the raising of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over parts of Northern and Southern Luzon; Taal Volcano recorded a minor phreatic eruption on Tuesday; and House lawmakers are eyeing

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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday that it is targeting the issuance of labor policies to ensure the safety and protection of workers, especially those who work long hours outdoors, amid the ongoing El Niño.