CHEd seeks P17B more for 940,000 free tuition students

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Saturday called on Vice President Sara Duterte to learn how to respond to accusations using evidence, instead of relying on ‘red herring’ and ‘ad hominem’ fallacies. Palace press officer Claire Castro made the call after Duterte earlier denied accusations of receiving money from dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., former security

MANILA, Philippines — Slope is the biggest contributor to landslide susceptibility in the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL), a 2026 study revealed, highlighting the need for stronger preventive measures. Earlier this month, a landslide hit Baras, Rizal, covering 50 meters of Marilaque Highway and temporarily blocking almost four kilometers of the road, Masungi

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday activated code white alert amid the potential effects of Severe Tropical Storm Queenie. According to the DOH in an advisory, code white places its operations center under 24/7 alert to ensure timely response in the affected areas. READ: Pagasa: Queenie nears typhoon category It is

CALAPAN CITY— The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Animal Industry confirmed a case of African swine fever (ASF) in Barangay Concepcion in Agutaya town, Palawan, the provincial government said Friday, Sept. 25. In a statement, the provincial government said it was talking with the Provincial ASF Task Force, Agutaya municipal government and other agencies concerned to contain

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday slammed the Land Transportation Office (LTO) over an alleged scheme involving third-party liability insurance that he said leaves accident victims unable to claim benefits.

TACLOBAN CITY – Guiuan, Eastern Samar has earned international recognition for its environmental and sustainability initiatives, including coastal resource protection, solid waste management and renewable energy programs. The municipality, where Magellan first landed in 1521, received four awards during The Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities 2026 on Sept. 24, being recognized as an eco-friendly municipality,

MANILA, Philippines — Beneath the dense canopy of Bulusan Volcano Natural Park (BVNP) in Sorsogon, a varied community of birds continues to thrive, from colorful forest dwellers to species found only in the Philippines. A three-day avian assessment across the park’s different elevation zones documented resident, endemic and ecologically sensitive species, according to the Department

MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid will be placed on yellow alert on Saturday late afternoon, Sept. 26, said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). READ: NGCP: Mindanao reserves may run out by 2028 In an advisory, the NGCP said the Visayas grid will be placed under yellow alert from 5 p.m. to

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Saturday launched SkillPass, a skills certification program for Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) beneficiaries aimed at expanding their training and employment opportunities.

LEGAZPI CITY — El Niño has caused P97.67 million in agricultural losses in Bicol, affecting 2,799 farmers and 1,239.62 hectares of farmland, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. DA Bicol information officer Lovella Guarin told the Inquirer in a phone interview Saturday (Sept. 26) that prolonged dry conditions and below-normal rainfall were causing moisture stress

Response comes after 14-year-old student died at a hostel in Kuala Pilah.

Singapore's population rose 1.6% in June from a year earlier to a record 6.21 million, according to government statistics released Friday.