Cops, MGB personnel seize P45-M gear of ‘Chinese-backed’ illegal mine

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show-cause order (SCO) against the driver and operator of a passenger bus involved in the death of a pedestrian in Atimonan, Quezon.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has raised its wildfire prevention measures to maximum alert status amid the threat of extreme heat and dry conditions brought by a “very strong” El Niño phenomenon. In a statement on Friday, the DENR said it had begun deploying forest protection personnel, training forest

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers are seeking to establish a National Children’s Nutrition Program that aims to address stunting among Filipino children through an expanded feeding program targeting learners in daycare centers and public schools. In a statement on Friday, Nov. 6, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) noted that the Senate and House

MANILA, Philippines — Cloudy skies with rains may continue to affect parts of the country on Sunday, Nov. 8, due to the persistence of three weather systems, the state weather bureau reported. In its 4 p.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that the easterlies may continue bring cloudy

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines for the distribution of 231,725 newly procured laptops to public school teachers, with nationwide deployment scheduled to begin on Nov. 9. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced that the guidelines under the Laptops for Teachers (L4T) initiative aim to prioritize educators who have never received

MANILA, Philippines — A House impeachment prosecutor said Saturday that the alleged lavish credit card spending of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, is among the key issues the defense must explain when it begins presenting evidence before the Senate impeachment court on Monday, Nov. 9. Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded eight cybercrime convictions and 144 referred cases that involved various online offenses for the month of October. According to the PNP, the eight recorded convictions reflected its sustained efforts to prevent cyber-related criminal acts. Meanwhile, the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group also logged 144 referred cases that involved

The government will spend P82.9 billion on bonuses and cash gifts for public sector employees, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Saturday, as it reminded agencies to ensure the timely release of the benefits.

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel is urging the defense team of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte to address nearly ₱818 million in alleged unexplained wealth as the Senate impeachment court prepares to hear defense evidence on Monday, Nov. 9. Speaking at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry

May the Festival of Lights inspire hope, kindness, and unity.

MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has failed to present an expert witness to counter the financial findings of the prosecution panel, lawyer Lorna Kapunan said Saturday. Kapunan, a counsel for the House prosecutors, expressed surprise after examining the list of 25 defense witnesses submitted to the Senate impeachment court,

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is working to advance a strategic and coordinated response to climate-related loss and damage.