232 FRs return to the folds of the law, start peace journey
MAWAB, Davao de Oro — Some 232 former rebels (FR), now called “friends rescued,” surrendered their firearms and officially returned to the folds of the law in ceremonies held here…
EDSA Busway will not be removed, Sec. Bautista clarifies
MANILA — Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista allayed fears from commuters that the efficient EDSA Busway will be removed to cater to private vehicles traversing EDSA. In a radio interview…
AFP, Bayo Manila Foundation, Inc. empowers sustainable welfare with Weave for Peace Project
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — The Armed Forces of the Philippines and Bayo Manila Foundation Inc., launched the Weave for Peace Project on February 6, in Makati City. The event…
Tagum-Panabo Circumferential Road improvement nears completion
MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is expediting the completion of the asphalt overlaying project along a portion of the Tagum-Panabo Circumferential Road in Asuncion, Davao…
PNP Chief Marbil vows 100-day focused preparations for safe, peaceful mid-term elections
QUEZON CITY — With just 100 days before the mid-term elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP), under the extended leadership of Police General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil, is ramping up…
DHSUD launches 4PH portal to guide stakeholders
QUEZON CITY — To guide stakeholders, particularly potential beneficiaries, of the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino or 4PH Program, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) launched a…
Completed flood control project enhances residents’ safety in Hermosa, Bataan
MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a flood mitigation structure along Mabiga River in Hermosa, Bataan, in an effort to regulate…
SMDC, SM Supermalls partner with the National Museum in landmark service donation
The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) recently received a significant boost with a service donation from SM Development Corporation (SMDC), underscoring a milestone in the museum’s history. The donation…
PH, U.S. defense chiefs hold introductory call under new U.S. admin
QUEZON CITY — Secretary of National Defense (SND) Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and recently confirmed United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held their first official phone call today to…
Mitsubishi to invest P7B in PH in 5 years
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has welcomed Mitsubishi Motors Corp.’s (MMC) P7-billion investment plan in the Philippines in the next five years as this will create more jobs…
Remulla warns vs fire personnel peddling fire extinguishers
QUEZON CITY — Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla warned against the corrupt practices of some fire personnel who peddle fire extinguishers to business owners…
Fuel subsidy for PUVs out by 2nd quarter of 2025 —Usec Ortega
MANILA — Fuel subsidy for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators is currently being rolled out and is targeted to be completed by the second quarter of 2025, according…
Pag-IBIG Fund Launches “1 Plus 1 Raffle Promo” to Bring in More OFWs, Self-Employed Members
Pag-IBIG Fund has rolled out the “Pag-IBIG 1 Plus 1 Raffle Promo,” an initiative aimed at encouraging more Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), self-employed individuals, online sellers, and informal sector workers…
Microplastics found in urban road dust: a potential threat to health––study
Researchers are putting the road dust sample on the filtration and sieving method to collect data. (Photo from Jeron Bet B. Tejano, author of the study) The presence of microplastics in…
DSWD Academy re-opens in March to provide more learning opportunities for social workers, paraprofessionals
Photo courtesy of DSWD QUEZON CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Academy, the agency’s premier training and learning facility, will soon re-open its doors and to…
Recto: PH job market recorded unprecedented progress with an average unemployment rate of 3.8% in 2024—the lowest level on record; quality jobs for Filipinos on the rise
MANILA — Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto welcomed the unprecedented progress in the Philippines’ labor market in 2024, with the full-year average unemployment rate at its lowest level of 3.8%…
DOE activates energy task force to ensure uninterrupted power supply for 2025 elections
MANILA — With the official campaign period set to begin next week, the Department of Energy (DOE) has activated the Energy Task Force Election (ETFE) to ensure energy resiliency during…
PBBM lauds PH-OGP representatives, partners for advancing open governance
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday acknowledged the representatives, partners, and stakeholders of the Philippines Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) as key enablers of open governance. Speaking at the 2025…
PH efforts enhance open, participatory governance – PBBM
The Philippines has enhanced its efforts to build a more responsive, inclusive, and transparent government under the “Bagong Pilipinas” initiative in keeping with its international commitment to promote open and…
AKAP beneficiaries must meet criteria, referrals don’t guarantee aid -DSWD spox
(File photo from DSWD) QUEZON CITY (PIA) – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has explicitly said that AKAP beneficiaries based on specific criteria, and referrals from organizations…
Asphalted road enhances accessibility in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay
MANILA — A pavement improvement project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now benefits residents and motorists of Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay. Based on the report of DPWH…
River control project benefits flood-prone community in Burgos, Isabela
MANILA — Improvement of protective structure by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along Cullalabo section of Siffu River Flood Control Structure in Burgos, Isabela, provides significant benefits…
PBBM extends PNP Chief’s term by 4 months
(Photo from Office of the Chief PNP Facebook page) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended the term of Philippine National Police Chief P/Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil by four months,…
KADIWA ng Pangulo: Usapang Agribiz showcases local products, agribusiness opportunities
QUEZON CITY — The “KADIWA ng Pangulo: Usapang Agribiz,” held last week as part of the Marcos administration’s jobs fair, successfully showcased high-quality, locally sourced agricultural products and offered valuable…
Recto: Low inflation rate of 2.9% in January opens room to cut interest rates to boost household spending and economic growth
MANILA — Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto highlighted that the low and steady inflation rate of 2.9% in January 2025 gives the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) room to cut…