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The Archdiocese of Manila has urged the faithful to offer prayers for the upcoming election of the next leader of the Catholic Church. In Circular No. 2025–31 released Friday, the archdiocese invited Catholics to pray for the College of Cardinals, who are set to convene at the Vatican next week to elect the 267th pope. “We request you to enjoin …

Malacañang on Friday confirmed that the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has launched an official investigation into PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., owned by the Villar family, following persistent complaints of poor water service across multiple provinces. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the probe, initiated by order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., will examine PrimeWater’s …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), has asked Cathay Pacific to explain a reported incident involving a damaged passport that prevented a 65-year-old passenger from boarding a flight at Mactan-Cebu International Airport last April 24. According to CAB’s report, the passenger was scheduled to fly to Dubai via Flight CX948 when the airline staff allegedly …

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has rolled out a major policy requiring all government agencies to adopt unified standards in crafting their Information Systems Strategic Plans (ISSPs), aligning with national ICT goals. Through Department Circular No. HRA-001 s. 2025, the directive mandates national government agencies, state universities and colleges (SUCs), government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), and other …

The recent arrest of a Chinese national caught with suspected surveillance equipment near the Commission on Elections (Comelec) headquarters is an alarming development that cannot be dismissed as an isolated incident. It strikes at the heart of Philippine sovereignty and raises urgent concerns about foreign interference in the country’s democratic processes. The National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) disclosure that the …

A vehicular accident occurred earlier today at the departure level of NAIA Terminal 1, where initial reports indicate that a vehicle crashed through the outer railing and into the walkway near the terminal entrance. The area has since been secured, and access is now limited to authorized personnel from New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and …

In most National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) major events, expect its ambassador 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray to be in attendance sharing her precious time and throwing her pretty face around to promote local arts and culture. In the celebration of National Heritage Month, though, that started last March but largely performed in May, Catriona’s participation isn’t …

New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is initiating the process to clear 27 abandoned aircraft located in the general aviation area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), as part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety, streamline airside operations, and make better use of limited space. Some of these aircraft have remained idle for years despite previous attempts to resolve the issue. …

By Tracy Cabrera Nearly three years after it was promised during the 2022 presidential campaign, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s vow to bring down the price of rice to P20 per kilo is finally taking root, starting this week, but only in the Visayas. Often dismissed as just another campaign slogan, the P20-per-kilo rice program is now being piloted through …

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is racing to complete its long-awaited Electronic Ticketing Management System (ETMS) before the year ends, aiming to streamline ticketing processes and eliminate fraudulent transactions. According to PPA spokesperson Eunice Samonte, the agency targets to roll out the ETMS in time for the next travel peak, following the influx of passengers seen during Holy Week. “Balak …