Passenger traffic in airports operated by the government plunged by 14.5 percent to just over 25 million in 2025 compared to the previous year amid a decline in aircraft movement, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). CAAP data showed that passenger volume across...
Travelers can breathe a slight sigh of relief when booking flights in the second half of May after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) approved lowering the fuel surcharge that airlines collect on airfares by three notches to Level 15. In an advisory on Tuesday, May 12, the CAB approved bringing the...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Tuesday, May 5, released the results of the March 2026 career service examination-pen and paper test and named the top performers in the professional and subprofessional levels. Jannah Arumpac Masbud topped the professional level with a rating of 98.60, while...
A ranking congresswoman wants to impose a civil penalty of up to P10 million against energy-producing companies that implement unreasonable price increases on crude oil and refined petroleum products. Manila Teachers Party-list Rep. Ma. Nina Francesca Lacson filed for this purpose House Bill (HB)...
The national government intensified its readiness for a prolonged relief operation in Albay as the number of residents affected by Mayon Volcano’s activity climbed toward the 200,000 mark, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Tuesday, May 5. OCD spokesperson Junie Castillo confirmed that while...
Thick volcanic ash from Mayon Volcano’s recent eruptions began to strain local water resources in Albay, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Monday, May 4, as government agencies scrambled to deploy filtration systems to affected towns. The OCD said a total of 30,522 families or 102,406...
(UPDATED) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) stepped up road clearing, water delivery, and mask distribution in Albay on Sunday, May 3, as ashfall from Mayon Volcano spread across 52 barangays, with authorities keeping Alert Level 3 in place and enforcing a six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ)...
Government officials and employees are now explicitly prohibited from engaging in online betting and other forms of gambling, as the Civil Service Commission (CSC) expanded its policy to cover both digital platforms and traditional gambling venues. The prohibition is contained in CSC Resolution No....
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) increased the passenger fuel surcharge to a record level as global jet fuel prices continue to surge, a move that is set to make air travel more expensive for the remainder of the month. In an advisory dated April 13 but released on Wednesday, April 22, the CAB...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Tuesday, April 21, reminded all government officials and employees to file their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) on or before April 30, in compliance with Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public...
The national government announced Wednesday, April 15, that it has finalized a 10-year-long strategic plan to overhaul how the nation conducts urban search and rescue (USAR) operations. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said that the Search and Rescue Strategic Plan 2026–2036, a comprehensive...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has expanded the incentive package for its highest distinction for government workers, the “Gawad Lingkod Bayani Awards.” The updated program introduces strengthened partnerships with hospitals and academic institutions to broaden access to health services and...
