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MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — A 26-year-old man was arrested after claiming a parcel containing ketamine worth P18.725 million at the Port of Clark inside the Clark Freeport Zone on Tuesday, the Philippine …

MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte at her impeachment trial is expected to deliver the "bloodbath" she had warned of when it begins presenting its evidence in …

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ASEAN Special Envoy arrives in Myanmar The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2026 Chair, the Philippines, Special Envoy on Myanmar and Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro will lead a humanitarian …

Battambang Provincial Governor Sok Lou met yesterday with Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia Senen Mangalile to discuss establishing a sister-city linkage and expanding bilateral trade, investment and tourism. The post Battambang invites Philippine …

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Police District (MPD) is coordinating with school officials and security personnel following bomb threats reported at schools in recent days, according to PMAJ Philipp Ines, MPD spokesperson …

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday urged local government units (LGUs) to set up free drinking water stations and cooling centers to protect Filipinos from dehydration, heat stroke and other …

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso shared reminders and the schedules for Manila's north and south cemeteries for Undas 2026.Burials in both cemeteries will be suspended starting Oct. 29, …

MANILA, Philippines — Senators Pia Cayetano and Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday welcomed the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) suspension of its mandatory online registration badge requirement, citing data privacy concerns and …

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday disputed former Public Works secretary Manuel Bonoan’s claim that more than P7 billion in "congressional initiatives" were inserted into the 2025 national budget, insisting …

MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno called for the stronger protection of elders against abuse as well as improved healthcare services for senior citizens, including free dialysis and access to …

MANILA, Philippines — What are the value and extent of Vice President Sara Duterte’s business interests, and did she disclose all of these in her statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth? …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said that it seized P62.8 million worth of suspected illegal drugs and arrested five individuals in three separate operations. Its joint operation …

MANILA, Philippines — Returning Transport Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday vowed to implement reforms in the Land Transportation Office (LTO), as well as prioritize the commuters’ welfare and road safety to improve …

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday rejected claims by fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s wife that he was being persecuted, saying he should not hide if his conscience was clear. Palace …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has partnered with Southstar Drug to expand access to free medicines and educate Filipinos on the proper use of generic drugs. The “Kasama …

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution expects Vice President Sara Duterte to explain, through her defense team, the items, both cash and properties, that are not in her statements of assets, liabilities, …

MANILA, Philippines—No ticket holder won the ₱449.84 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. According to the PCSO results, the winning …

MANILA, Philippines — It seems that the public will be seeing more project inspections from the heads of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation, as DOTr Sec. …

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has been checkmated in her impeachment trial as the evidence presented against her is hard to debunk and dispute, prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers …

MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) upgrades its La Mesa water treatment facilities to strengthen its preparations for the strong El Niño phenomenon in the coming months and reduce its …

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Bureau of Customs (BOC) over a mismatch in records of confiscated assets, including 52 seized vehicles in Port of Manila (POM) …

MANILA, Philippines — A bill that seeks to empower the government with the legal framework to counter transnational drug syndicates involved in narco-terrorism has been filed in the House of Representatives. In …

MANILA, Philippines — Two candidates for chief justice have outlined contrasting yet complementary perspectives on the bar examination, considered one of the country’s most grueling licensure tests. During the public interview with …

MANILA, Philippines — A 42-year-old driver and his 11-month-old child died after a dump truck crashed onto their motorcycle on Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) confirmed. Based …

MANILA, Philippines — The president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on the House to explain the nearly 7,000 infrastructure projects worth P190 billion that were added …

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture in the Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) is seeking an additional P30 million for cloud seeding operations before the year ends, DA Regional …

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Eleven former members of extremist groups have surrendered to the military and were presented to the commander of the Army’s 601st Infantry Brigade during a ceremony at …

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Police arrested in Caloocan City on Monday, Oct. 26, a man listed as Leyte’s most wanted person charged with murder, the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) reported. …

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — The Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) welcomed Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) first Airbus A330 flight to Bohol on Tuesday, Oct. 27, marking a milestone in the province’s growing air …

THE peso breached the P64:$1 level on Tuesday amid market’s adverse reaction to the central bank’s aggressive surprise rate hike last week.The peso weakened by 22 centavos to close at P64.17 from …

OUTGOING Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday reported to the public that the agency under his watch has blacklisted or suspended 29 contractors and removed more …

SENATE President Sherwin Gatchalian commended civil society groups for using technology, artificial intelligence, and coding to speed up their review of the national budget, announcing that the Senate has included a link …

Dear PAO,I am a government employee working for the Department of Health (DOH), and I am planning to travel to Thailand for only two days during a holiday here in the Philippines. …

SUPREME Court Associate Justice Jose Midas Marquez has vowed to eliminate overburdened courts by 2032 by sustaining judicial reforms, accelerating digitalization and speeding up case resolution if appointed the country’s next chief …

MALABON CITY Mayor Jeannie Sandoval has strengthened coordination among local departments, barangay officials, utility providers, and partner agencies as it intensified preparations for the potential impact of El Niño, including water scarcity, …

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is ramping up its digitalization drive to cut red tape, speed up cargo clearance and lower transaction costs for Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as …

THE Quezon City government conferred honors on 15 outstanding individuals and organizations whose achievements and service have strengthened communities and advanced inclusive development during the 24th Manuel Luis Quezon (MLQ) Gawad Parangal, …

THE Manila Police District (MPD) is preparing security measures covering four Manila cemeteries for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, according to Maj. Philipp Ines, MPD spokesman and …

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) discussed closer defense cooperation against emerging regional threats.​AFP Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Rommel Roldan represented the …