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MANILA, Philippines — As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday expressed hope that the President would outline plans to address the country’s education crisis. Gatchalian also said he expects Marcos to report on the implementation of the historic

MANILA, Philippines — No gun ban will be in effect on Monday, July 27, during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), the Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified. “The PNP has not issued any directive imposing a nationwide gun ban for the event. However, existing laws, local ordinances, and established security

MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rain is expected to prevail over parts of Luzon on Saturday afternoon, July 25, due to the enhanced southwest monsoon, or habagat, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) placed Zambales, Bataan, and Tarlac under yellow warning at 2 p.m, which forecast 50 to

Gas Stations to Implement Another Oil Price Hike Next Week FUEL PRICE UPDATE – Several gasoline stations in the country are set to impose another oil price hike next week.  Starting Tuesday (July 28, 2026), Filipino motorists could be facing another round of fuel price increases as global oil prices continue to move upward due to growing ... Read more

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What was once a mostly submerged feature in the northwestern corner of the South China Sea is expected to become one of China’s newest centers for power projection as Beijing seeks to consolidate its hold over most of the maritime area, including waters that legally fall within the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of neighboring states

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Saturday that his team continues to work on the investigation of alleged anomalous flood control projects in Taguig City, remarking that the goal is “to reach a logical conclusion.” Last week, Lacson revealed he was already gathering “informants and witnesses” on the alleged corruption, saying that Sen.

BACOLOD CITY — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Philippines is on track to resume exports of blue swimming crabs to the US before the year’s end, citing US decision allowing the country to reapply for market access. According to Laurel, they had a discussion about the issue with Secretary of State Marco

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday stood by its statements regarding former House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s alleged travel plans, saying it did not disseminate false information on the matter.  BI’s statement came after the lawyers of Romualdez demanded an apology from the agency over its alleged fake reports that the lawmaker

TACLOBAN CITY — The Biliran Bridge has been cleared to accommodate all types of vehicles again after the completion of repair works that restored its original 15-ton maximum allowable load capacity, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. DPWH-Biliran District Engineering Office District Engineer Irwin Antonio said the lifting of vehicle-type restrictions followed

ILOILO CITY — Floodwaters have begun to recede in several parts of Iloilo City after Tropical Cyclone Kiyapo (international name: Noul) intensified into a typhoon and exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), but at least 35 barangays remained flooded while more than 500 residents continued to be affected as of 6 a.m. Saturday, July