Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, April 22, warned the public against fraudulent social media posts falsely claiming that she and her family are giving away cash prizes online. In a Facebook advisory, Duterte expressed concern over misleading content circulating from groups such as...
Vice President Sara Duterte has issued a fresh warning to the public after reports surfaced of an individual impersonating her on a messaging application, raising concerns over potential scams and identity fraud. In a brief advisory dated April 18, Duterte said an impostor has once again emerged...
Thick smoke from the ongoing fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill spread across parts of Metro Manila on Saturday, April 11, as the blaze continued to emit smoke and affected air quality in several areas. The fire, which broke out around 8 p.m. on April 10, continued to send smoke across multiple...
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) is recommending the restart of temporarily shelved infrastructure projects and other measures to help cushion the impact of the Middle East crisis on the economy. PSAC said it is critical that the government implement measures to protect jobs and sustain...
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 Department of Tourism (DOT) is encouraging Filipinos to consider smarter and value-driven travel options as it moves to sustain the country’s tourism sector amid rising fuel costs and broader economic pressures. As financial pressures grow, the DOT said the tourism industry continues to...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will undertake rehabilitation works on Rosario Bridge along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City during Holy Week while maintaining traffic flow to minimize disruption to motorists. The agency said the project, which involves deck slab waterproofing and...
Only vehicles weighing up to five tons are allowed on Kennon Road as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) cited ongoing safety risks along the route. Heavy vehicles remain banned and are advised to use Marcos Highway as an alternate route, the agency said. Authorities highlighted...
Employees observing Eid’l Fitr on Mar. 20 are entitled to 200-percent pay if they report for work and full pay if on approved leave, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers in its latest guidance. The regular holiday, declared under Proclamation No. 1189, Series of 2026,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, March 12, warned the public about a misleading social media post falsely claiming that classes are suspended every Thursday and Friday, stressing that the circulating information is fake news. In an advisory to the public, DepEd clarified that no...
Contractors and project owners must now submit Construction Safety and Health Programs (CSHP) online to speed up compliance and strengthen worker protection, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday, Mar. 3. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said the move simplifies...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday, Feb. 27, kept all national roads and bridges in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) open while enforcing stricter safety measures to protect motorists. “Motorists are advised to exercise caution at all times and strictly...
