MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment on Tuesday announced a P85 daily wage increase for workers in Metro Manila, marking the largest wage hike ever approved by the National Capital Region’s wage board. A total of 1.1 million daily earners are expected to benefit from the increase, Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino announced

MANILA – A yellow alert has been declared over the Visayas grid from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday due to the unavailability of several power plants amid high electricity demand. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said the grid has an available capacity of 2,559 megawatts (MW), while peak demand is projected

The information drive targets students, faculty members, parents, and school personnel to educate them on cybersecurity, responsible online behavior, and campus security.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it had been “apprised” of a plan by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) to mount a rally beforehand. “We’ll assess all the actions of our commanders on the ground as well as our intelligence personnel,” PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co, speaking in mixed

MANILA, Philippines — Former Rep. Mike Defensor on Tuesday said that he is ready to face the cases that may be filed against him by the Office of the Ombudsman, saying that he will exhaust all of his means to prove his innocence. This is what Defensor answered when asked what he would do to

MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members gathered Tuesday near the People Power Monument in Quezon City to support Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, more than a year after the religious organization endorsed him in the 2025 senatorial elections. Hours before the gathering, the INC released an official statement backing Marcoleta, who is set

CAMP GEN. ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan — A 14-year-old Grade 10 student died after she was allegedly stabbed by a relative inside their home in Barangay Subic, Baliwag City, Bulacan, early Monday morning. Baliwag City police chief Col. Eisbon Llamasares said the incident occurred at around 3:30 a.m. Police said they received a call from a

TACLOBAN CITY — Fifteen-year-old Chris Lorenz Fabian, hailed as a hero for sacrificing himself to protect his classmates during the June 22 mass shooting at San Jose National High School, was laid to rest Tuesday, June 30, at the Superior Memorial Gardens in this city as his grieving family appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Hospital Watcher Loses Cash & Cellphone to Theft While Sleeping in Palawan  A hospital watcher in Palawan is seeking help after losing cash and a cellphone to a thief while resting in the waiting area of Ospital ng Palawan.  The victim, identified as Noli Mahilum from Taytay, Palawan, was staying at the hospital to look after ... Read more

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Electrical Wires in Temporary Shelter Restrooms Stole by Thieves in Puerto Princesa  Thieves reportedly stole electrical wires from several restroom facilities at a temporary shelter in Barangay San Pedro, Puerto Princesa.  The City Anti-Crime Task Force through We R1 At Your Service reported that the incident was discovered when a resident attempted to replace a light bulb in one of the restrooms. ... Read more

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