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DILG, DepEd ink deal for safer schools

By Emmanuel Tupas

Strengthening safety measures for students and teachers, the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Department of Education signed an agreement on Wednesday, tapping barangay watchmen as augmentation forces in securing public and private schools.

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DOH intensifies anti-HIV Drive

By Rhodina Villanueva

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DOT lauds SB19, BINI as Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino honorees

By Andrew Ronquillo

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Valenzuela wins 2026 Most Business-Friendly LGU award

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PITX: Asean long weekend may affect travel schedules

By EJ Macababbad

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Lotto 6/58 pot almost P400 million

Lotto 6/58 pot almost P400 million

By Rainier Allan Ronda | 20 hours ago

The jackpot prize for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 is almost breaching the P400-million threshold, as the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes...

NBI submits more evidence for Davao flood project probe

NBI submits more evidence for Davao flood project probe

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 1 day ago

The National Bureau of Investigation has submitted supplemental documents to the Department of Justice in connection...

Army unit lauded for BARMM election security duties

Army unit lauded for BARMM election security duties

By John Unson | 4 days ago

Regional officials, local executives, Muslim and Christian community leaders on Saturday bade goodbye to an Army unit...

BARMM chief's call to uphold Bangsamoro autonomy, respect Parliament mandate gain support

BARMM chief's call to uphold Bangsamoro autonomy, respect Parliament mandate gain support

6 hours ago

The Bangsamoro Initiative for Peace, Progress and Solidarity (BIPPS) has backed Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua’s call...

Zambales fishers assert rights to beach access blocked by resorts

Zambales fishers assert rights to beach access blocked by resorts

By E.H. Edejer | 1 day ago

Small-scale fishermen in Zambales urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday, October 13,...

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Sectors welcome Marcos' recognition of BARMM parliament bloc

Sectors welcome Marcos' recognition of BARMM parliament bloc

By John Unson | 2 hours ago

An influential peace-advocacy group on Friday, October 16, thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his prompt recognition...

Ilocos Sur workers seeking wage hike

Ilocos Sur workers seeking wage hike

By Artemio Dumlao | 20 hours ago

Workers in Ilocos Sur are seeking an increase of P90 to P190 in their daily pay, citing the high cost of commodities.

Cyberlibel case vs STAR reporter junked

Cyberlibel case vs STAR reporter junked

By Miriam Desacada | 20 hours ago

The Office of the City Prosecutor has dismissed for lack of evidence a cyberlibel complaint filed by a board member of Northern...

Increased support sought for DA truck rebate program

By Adrian Kenneth Halili | 20 hours ago

Toll operators have been urged to support and participate in a rebate program of the Department of Agriculture (DA), which aims to help lessen the impact of rising fuel prices on vehicles transporting agricultural...

Village chief shot dead in Batangas

Village chief shot dead in Batangas

By Ed Amoroso | 20 hours ago

A barangay chairman was shot dead by two unidentified assailants who barged into his house in Sto. Tomas, Batangas yesterday...

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Even with the ongoing impeachment trial against her, Vice President Sara Duterte continues to enjoy much higher trust and approval ratings than President Marcos, a survey for the third quarter conducted by Pulse Asia showed.

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Ex-DOF exec Magno eyes 2028 Senate seat

Ex-DOF exec Magno eyes 2028 Senate seat

Former finance undersecretary Cielo Magno has confirmed her bid for a Senate seat in the 2028 national elections, with health care and industrial policy among her priorities.

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NBI chief dares VP: File case over properties probe

NBI chief dares VP: File case over properties probe

National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag is challenging Vice President Sara Duterte to file a case if she believes that the NBI is biased in its investigation on properties linked to her family.

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Refuting dropped raps vs Sara a waste of time– prosecutors

The decision to withdraw three of the four Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte was meant to expedite the proceedings, the prosecution panel of the House of Representatives said yesterday.

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Amendments to ‘archaic’ anti-espionage law sought

To strengthen the country’s defense against modern security threats, Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III has pushed for the amendment of the country’s outdated anti-espionage law.

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