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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told the members of the press that differences of opinion with government officials do not make them adversaries. Marcos made the remark during the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected officers of the Malacañang Media Group at the President’s Hall in Malacañang. READ: Groups push back vs efforts to

MANILA, Philippines — More than a third of beneficiaries who received P5,000 in fuel assistance from the government were not enrolled in any government program, including the Social Security System (SSS) and PhilHealth, a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey found. The survey, released by the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) on Tuesday, was commissioned by

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday said 60 of the 77 people who died in the MV June Aster ferry fire off Coron, Palawan, on Sept. 9 have been identified. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the Philippine National Police Forensic Group identified the victims through DNA testing. As of Oct.

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — More than a showcase of picturesque landscapes and eco-adventure spots, Malaybalay City’s local tourism narrative is delving into its cultural roots and artistic soul. The city government of Malaybalay opened City Tourism Week 2026 on Monday, transforming the city hall lobby in Barangay Casisang into a convergence point for local heritage,

LUCENA CITY — Quezon Rep. Mark Enverga, chairperson of the House committee on agriculture and food, has expressed concern over falling farmgate prices of live hogs despite persistently high retail pork prices, saying both local producers and consumers are bearing the brunt of the disparity. “The continued decline in farmgate prices of hogs while retail

MANILA, Philippines — Lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro on Tuesday objected to the defense’s repeated use of the word “persecution” during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying it was unfair to those helping the prosecution team. Defense lead impeachment counsel Sheila Sison first mentioned “persecution” while discussing the new trial

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Breast cancer survivors and cancer patients are invited to join free dance fitness sessions in Calapan City on Oct. 16, 23 and 30 as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Morning Groove Dance Fitness will hold the sessions from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at Mejico Studio, encouraging participants to

MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) will hold a caravan on Wednesday for one of its leaders who died. A caravan for 78-year-old jeepney driver Elmer Cordero, known as “Tatay Elmer,” whose body will be brought to Claret Church in Diliman, Quezon City at 1 p.m.

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The province has recorded 1,424 dengue cases, including three deaths, as of Oct. 13, according to the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU). The PESU dengue dashboard showed 117 newly reported cases from Oct. 4 to 10, prompting the provincial government and local health authorities to intensify dengue prevention efforts.

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel has concluded its presentation of evidence in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte , presenting witnesses and documentary evidence on allegations involving grave threats, confidential funds, and grave threats. Despite requesting 62 trial dates in its pretrial brief, the prosecution completed its presentation on Monday, Day

MANILA, Philippines — House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos III is backing bills to address gun safety, children’s online protection, and political dynasties, according to a statement his office issued on Tuesday. He has co-authored measures with House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, including proposals that seek to strengthen firearm regulations and protect minors

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