Two dams in Benguet released water through several gates on Saturday, Aug. 8, as heavy rains continued to affect the province. This was based on data from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Data showed that four gates of the Ambuklao Dam were...
Exit points at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and Duty Free warehouses will open Aug. 1 to ease cargo release after months of shipment delays. The measure was finalized after a series of meetings led by NAIA Customs District Collector Maria Yasmin Mapa, following the directive of Bureau...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied former president Rodrigo Duterte’s latest bid for release, ruling that he should remain detained as judges cited increased risks of flight and obstruction of justice following the confirmation of charges against him. In an eight-page decision...
This Labor Day on May 1, foodpanda Philippines is doubling the in-app tips received by its Ka-panda partner riders, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide added support amid rising daily costs. Rolled out nationwide, the initiative encourages customers to show appreciation through tipping, with...
LG Electronics (LG) presented its latest products and region-specific solutions at LG InnoFest 2026 APAC, held in Busan, Korea, last April 7–10. The event marked the grand finale of LG’s 2026 InnoFest series, bringing together more than 200 key partners and media representatives from...
The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has welcomed the full pardon and release of U Win Myint, describing it as a “constructive step” toward restoring trust and promoting inclusive dialogue in Myanmar. In a statement issued on April 19, the DFA also noted...
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is elevating the Filipino digital experience with the launch of its All-New Postpaid Plans+ with Unli Apps—designed to supercharge the always-on-the-go lifestyle. At the heart of these new plans is Unlimited App Access (Unli Apps), a powerful feature that lets...
House quad-committee (quad-comm) version 2.0 overall chairman, Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. has called out Vice President Sara Duterte for her penchant for "propaganda" and "press releases" amid her many allegations of impeachable offenses. According to Abante, the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has advised the public to expect delays in the release of newly issued passports, citing logistical and supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, April 8, the DFA said passport applications filed...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday, March 17, announced that it has partnered with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to accelerate the release of scholarships and financial assistance, addressing long-standing delays that have burdened thousands of Filipino students. In...
Teachers and education workers staged a protest on Thursday, January 15, calling on the Marcos administration to release the full 2025 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI), implement meaningful salary increases, and submit a supplemental budget to ensure regularization and benefits for public school...
A group on Saturday, December 27, called on the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to ensure the full and timely release of the P20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) to all eligible teachers and education workers before the end of 2025. In a...
