MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — The city government suspended face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools on Monday following bomb threats circulated on social media. “I ordered the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools on Monday, July 27, 2026, and the implementation of alternative delivery modalities while

MANILA, — Despite the United States imposing a new 12.5-percent tariff, the Philippines remains better positioned than many of its regional peers, with more than 60 percent of its exports exempt from the additional duty. Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said the tariff, which Washington applies to countries it considers to have inadequate safeguards against goods

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila is forecast to experience scattered rains and thunderstorms during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 27, the state weather bureau reported. READ: More Filipinos want to hear solutions, not achievements in Sona In its morning update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical

CALASIAO, Pangasinan — A bomb threat targeting three college campuses was posted online, prompting the La Union provincial police to deploy its explosive ordnance disposal and canine unit in San Fernando City on July 25. The police said the unit conducted comprehensive paneling operations (systematic physical checks) and security sweeps across campus grounds but did

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday urged members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) to remain “steadfast partners in nation-building” as the religious organization celebrated its 112th anniversary. Marcos also reaffirmed the government’s support for organizations that promote peace, strengthen families, and serve communities. READ: Palace warns INC rally should not lead