5-day maritime defense drill set for eastern Mindanao seaboard

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon —At least 31 people were confirmed positive for Hepatitis A in Bukidnon, as health authorities continue to closely monitor 59 others in a bid to contain the spread of the outbreak in this city. Latest data from the City Health Office showed that confirmed cases include 26 in Barangay Lurugan and five

MANILA, Philippines — A new identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will use a centralized database and QR code verification to help prevent fake and duplicate IDs and make it easier for qualified cardholders to claim benefits, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) said. The Unified Persons with Disabilities ID System (UPWDIS) introduces

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte enjoys the approval and trust of a slim majority of Filipinos, while nearly half of respondents disapprove of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s performance and express distrust in him, according to Pulse Asia Research’s September 2026 Ulat ng Bayan survey. The survey was conducted from Sept. 17 to 24 through

Businesses must brace for further risks from transport fares, electricity, wages, El Niño, and a weak peso

More than eight decades after the Declaration of Independence was read, the use of VR is bringing the memory of that day closer to young people, allowing them to experience a defining chapter of Việt Nam’s history in a new way.

In this series of interviews, family and friends look back on their fondest memories of the late jeepney driver and activist, sharing how they plan to honor his life

The final batch of applicants vying for the Supreme Court (SC) position that will be vacated by Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier on Thursday weighed in on increasing the qualifications required for national elective positions in government.

Bianca Manalo opened up on her breakup with Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian.

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said he has asked the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) to look into the circulating photos of certain individuals doing wacky poses while inside the session hall.

COTABATO CITY  — The military has encouraged the public in Maguindanao del Sur to continue supporting the government’s campaign against loose firearms, with civilians surrendering at least 34 unlicensed guns anew in the province. Lt. Col. Loqui Marco, commander of the 90th Infantry Battalion, facilitated the surrender and turnover on Wednesday of the firearms to

The proposed plan comprises 13 component projects and a separate science and technology task, to be implemented over 10 years. Tan stressed that it must be grounded in scientific research, supported by a clear legal framework and designed for practical implementation.

National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag clarified Thursday that it is not referring to Casas Con Vistas when it mentioned the resort allegedly linked to Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte.