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Bulacan school hosts Radyo5 True FM university tour

Radyo5 True FM kicked off its university tour, Usapang Totoo, at the Bulacan State University (BulSU) in Malolos on Sept.

Kanlaon sulfur stench hits 5 Negros areas

The stench of sulfur dioxide emitted by Kanlaon Volcano hit five areas in Negros Occidental, prompting school officials to suspend classes yesterday.

Manila councilors clash during budget debates

A week before the filing of certificates of candidacy for the May 2025 midterm elections, deliberations on the budget of the Manila city government for next year escalated into a shouting match among councilors on Tuesday.

DepEd, DA welcome House approval of proposed 2025 budget

The Department of Education yesterday said the approval of its proposed P793.1-billion budget for 2025 would enable DepEd to address the learning crisis.

Bong Go aids Tondo fire victims

Sen.Bong Go on Tuesday distributed assistance to 2,006 families affected by a fire that struck Barangay 105 in Tondo, Manila.

Gun-wielding 'scammer” takes selfie with Remulla

A dismissed employee of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) was arrested for entering the Department of Justice (DOJ) while carrying an unlicensed firearm on Tuesday.

Grab eyes holiday fleet of 5,000 more drivers

Grab Philippines' new head has listed the expansion of the driver fleet as one of his priorities, eyeing to add 5,000 cars before Christmas to keep up with the ride-hailing demand.

DOH: Nothing to fear over new COVID variant

The Department of Health (DOH) has allayed fears over the new COVID-19 variant XEC that is causing a spike in cases of the affliction in Germany.

'Tropical depression may develop by weekend'

A tropical depression may form within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by the weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

Increase in pork prices expected - hog raisers

An increase in the retail price of pork is expected with the anticipated hike in demand during the holiday season, the Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines (PPFP) said yesterday.

Davao police chief appointed CIDG director

The police general who led the manhunt against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy in Davao City has been designated as director of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), the primary investigation arm of the Philippine National Police.

House passes budget bill, keeps P1.3-B cut for OVP

After two weeks of ple- nary debates, the House of Representatives termi- nated last night budget deliberations of agencies, including the Office of the Vice President (OVP), after President Marcos certified the 2025 national budget bill as urgent.

CA thumbs down Sanofi's appeal on Dengvaxia

French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi Pasteur's motion for reconsideration on a ruling related to its controversial Dengvaxia dengue vaccine has been denied by the Court of Appeals (CA).

Sara to attend Senate budget hearing

After skipping the hearings of the House of Representatives on the proposed budget for 2025 of her office, Vice President Sara Duterte said she would attend the Senate's deliberations.

Sara reaching out to Bicol communities amid hearing - OVP

Vice President Sara Duterte was reaching out to communities in Bicol when the House of Representatives deliberated on the Office of the Vice President’s budget proposal last Monday, according to the OVP, amid reports and photographs she was on a beach for leisure.

Acorda photos with key POGO players bared

Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Benjamin Acorda Jr. has been invited to the next hearing of the Senate investigating crimes linked to Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs).

DICT monitoring AI, deep fakes in 2025 midterm elections

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is closely monitoring the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced fake news content and \"deep fakes\" related to the upcoming 2025 midterm elections.

Chinese ships in WPS reach record high 251

The number of Chinese vessels swarming various parts of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has now reached a new record high of 251, of which 153 are concentrated within the vicinity of Ayungin and Escoda (Sabina) Shoals.

Marcos optimistic rice prices will ease further

President Marcos yesterday expressed confidence that rice prices in the Philippines would continue to go down, just like the trend being seen in neighboring countries.

PhilHealth eyes 30-percent increase in benefit packages

Another 30-percent increase in the coverage rates of benefit packages could be implemented in November by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.(PhilHealth).

Phl seeks stronger ties with EU, India

Stronger diplomatic ties with the European Union and India are being sought by President Marcos, as he welcomed on Monday new ambassadors to the Philippines.

Roque faces disbarment case

Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque is facing a disbarment complaint for supposedly spreading fake news on social media.

DOST-Pagasa: Don't ignore 'weak' La Niña

While the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has forecast a weak or even borderline La Niña phenomenon over the country starting this month up to May next year, there should be readiness for strong typhoons that a \"weak version of this weather phenomenon could bring,\" the DOST-PAGASA said.

CIDG mulls former angels of death member as state witness

A person claiming to be a former member of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC)'s so-called \"angels of death\" is being considered as a state witness, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP)'s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG).

Airbus aims for military deals in Phl

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is gearing up to help the Philippines expand its assets for national defense, offering the latest jets that the military can use to protect territories, especially in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Beatriz Zobel de Ayala passes away

Beatriz Zobel de Ayala, the matriarch of the Ayala family, has passed away at the age of 88.

Piston, Manibela may join PUVMP - LTFRB

Amid the two-day na- tionwide transport strike, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regula- tory Board (LTFRB) said it is eyeing to allow un- consolidated jeepney op- erators to join existing cooperatives.

Marcos promotes 19 PCG officials

President Marcos has promoted to the rank of commodore 19 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officials, including the district commander of Palawan who is in charge of sending vessels to the West Philippine Sea.

Cunanan cleared of money laundering over 'pork' scam

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted businessman Dennis Cunanan of money laundering over the alleged misuse of P22.5 million in Priority Development Assistance Fund of former senator Gregorio Honasan in 2007.

41 party-lists accredited for 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has accredited 41 new party-list groups for the 2025 midterm elections.