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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is set to expand its presence both locally and internationally, with plans to open additional consular offices in the Philippines and new diplomatic missions in Asia and the United States, Secretary Enrique Manalo announced on Friday. Among the upcoming overseas consulates are those in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; South Korea; and the United …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for a thorough review of the proposed P200 daily wage increase, following calls from lawmakers urging him to certify the measure as urgent. Speaking in a chance interview in Pasay City on Friday, Marcos highlighted the role of the tripartite wage board in determining salary adjustments and the need to assess how …

The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed on Friday that a Filipino police officer was among the 67 people killed in the mid-air collision between a military helicopter and a commercial airliner near Washington, D.C. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, PNP Information Chief Col. Randulf Tuaño identified the victim as Col. Pergentino Malabed, chief of the Supply Management Division …

The recent discovery of foreign spies operating within the Philippines serves as a stark reminder of the escalating security threats facing our nation. These covert agents, often disguised as ordinary businessmen or tourists, are an alarming presence that compromises not only our national security but also the sovereignty of our country. With intelligence activities gaining momentum across the globe, it …

Malacañang categorically denied involvement in the alleged “blank pages” in the bicameral conference committee report on the 2025 national budget, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Friday. “Alisin natin sa consciousness ninyo na kami ay may kinalaman sa mga blank pages na sinasabi ninyo,” Bersamin stated during a press conference. He clarified that the Executive Branch, including President Ferdinand R. …

Four human trafficking victims were rescued at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Friday. The victims, aged 28, 31, 35, and 43, were intercepted by members of the Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES) during an operation on January 22. Initially claiming to be officemates traveling to …

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian announced on Friday his plans to combat the illicit trade of cigarettes and vapor products, aiming to address government revenue losses and mitigate health risks linked to smoking and vaping. According to data from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the government incurred a revenue loss of P40 billion from 2021 to 2024 due to the illegal …

The Supreme Court said on Friday that taxpayers acquitted of criminal tax charges remain obligated to settle their tax liabilities. This decision followed the dismissal of tax evasion cases against E & D Parts and Supply, Inc. and its treasurer by the Court’s Second Division, citing a lack of evidence. The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) had filed the …

The Marcos administration has committed to addressing the rising cases of teenage pregnancies in the country, Malacañang announced last week. “The government will do its part, whatever it entails na maibsan natin ‘yung (to lessen the) increasing rates of teenage pregnancies,” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said during an event in Pasay City. He described the issue as a “very serious …

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday highlighted efforts to improve waste management in the National Capital Region through its “Road to Zero Waste” expo. The expo, part of the agency’s zero-waste campaign, aims to promote sustainable waste management practices. It featured unified materials recovery systems across Metro Manila under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s “Kalinisan sa Bagong Pilipinas” …