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The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is verifying reports of a Filipino national killed in a drone attack at Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oil field. The agency is awaiting official confirmation from Saudi authorities and the worker's employer.
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) asserts that declining communist insurgent influence is the root of criticisms against the Barangay Development Program (BDP). NTF-ELCAC highlighted that BDP investments are bringing peace and development to formerly influenced areas.
Thirty-five government agencies and partner institutions converged in Ilocos Norte to offer one-stop services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. The initiative aimed to streamline access to essential government services and provide support for their welfare and reintegration.
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, has seen the launch of a QR-based child tracking system at Lapasan National High School, developed in partnership with USTP. The system allows parents real-time monitoring of their children's whereabouts, enhancing school safety.
The United Nations and its Philippines-based agencies will provide multilevel support across preparation, response, and recovery phases to mitigate the severe impacts of El Niño on agriculture, water resources, and livelihoods. The support aims to complement the Philippine government's efforts and enhance climate resilience.
The Philippine Department of Agriculture is exploring potential for expanding coconut exports to West Africa following a humanitarian shipment of young coconuts to Liberia. This initiative is expected to create new opportunities for Filipino coconut farmers and exporters.
Two feuding clans in the Philippine province of Sulu have signed a peace covenant, ending their long-standing conflict. The clans pledged to set aside past grievances and pursue peace, reconciliation, unity, and harmony.
The Philippines' Department of Transportation and the Maritime Industry Authority are set to pilot electric ferries on the Iloilo-Bacolod route and hybrid vessels on the Batangas-Calapan route, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and operational costs for domestic maritime transport.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has identified former Bangsamoro lawmaker Edriezan Hadji Nasser Rimbang, a political ally of former President Duterte, as one of the suspected masterminds behind an attempted P3.5 billion illegal drug shipment from Laos to the Philippines. Investigations are ongoing to solidify evidence.
A report by Inquirer.net stating a P50-million bounty for the capture of 'armed and dangerous Bato Dela Rosa' is currently under verification. Specific details surrounding the claim remain unclear at this time.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) is developing a mobile app to help players identify legitimate online gambling sites, aiming to combat illegal operations. The initiative leverages technology to ensure a fair gaming environment and is slated for early rollout.
Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar lauded Claire Castro's continued service, calling her a "treasure in this government." Her retention signals high regard within the administration.
A Catholic bishop has called for the Church to champion the rights of Indigenous peoples and farmers facing land displacement, emphasizing that defending their dignity and land is a prophetic act that transcends institutional concerns and pursues justice.
Typhoon Rosal maintained its strength as it moved north over the sea east of Batanes, with two areas remaining under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2, the Philippine weather bureau reported on Friday.
Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte has filed a cyber libel complaint against GMA Network officials and journalists over a report concerning bribery allegations against him and Vice President Sara Duterte. GMA Network has yet to receive the complaint.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro warned that China forcefully towing away the BRP Sierra Madre would constitute an act of war against the Philippines. The statement escalates geopolitical concerns in the region amid rising tensions between the two nations in the West Philippine Sea.
The People's Budget Coalition (PBC) has raised concerns over the proposed 2027 budget for the Department of Agriculture, highlighting farm-to-market road and irrigation projects with questionable coordinates pointing to the sea and allegations of overpriced infrastructure. The Department of Agriculture has welcomed citizen participation in monitoring these projects.
The Office of the Ombudsman reminded government officials to properly liquidate cash advances, as failure to do so constitutes a violation of the Revised Penal Code. The reminder follows a case filed against an employee of the Bogo Water District in Cebu for an unliquidated P19,000 cash advance.
The Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that manufacturers have agreed to a price freeze on basic goods until the end of the year. This move aims to alleviate consumer burden despite rising input costs due to elevated oil prices.
A witness testified before the Sandiganbayan antigraft court that alleged kickbacks to former Ako Bicol party list Rep. Zaldy Co were accompanied by acknowledgment receipts, which were later destroyed. This revelation adds a new dimension to the ongoing corruption probe.
A Senate bill has been filed in the Philippines seeking to exempt common areas in residential subdivisions and condominiums from real property taxes (RPT). The move aims to alleviate the financial burden on middle-class homeowners.
Following the Supreme Court's ruling declaring key provisions of previous spending laws unconstitutional, the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives are deliberating on how to adjust the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has been asked for recommendations on budget adjustments.
Social media claims linking President Marcos' son and former House Speaker Romualdez to a major drug bust in Laos have been debunked as false. Authorities deny any involvement, stating there is no evidence connecting them to the operation.
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) will challenge the Supreme Court's ruling that invalidated parts of the 2024-2025 national budgets and restricted unprogrammed funds for 2026, citing 'judicial overreach' and questioning the court's encroachment on executive budgetary powers.
The Philippine Senate has strongly urged the Secretary of Agriculture to crack down on pork price manipulators and excessive meat importers. This call comes as thousands of backyard hog raisers struggle with falling farmgate prices, while consumers continue to pay considerably more for pork.
The Visayas power grid in the Philippines was placed under a Red Alert on Friday afternoon due to the unavailability of coal plants and outages affecting multiple facilities. The Mindanao grid also faced a Yellow Alert, indicating a tight power supply situation.
A rally in Cotabato City saw 1,500 MILF supporters call for a "rainbow coalition" led by MILF chief Ahod "Al Haj Murad" Ebrahim. The push aims to unite various Bangsamoro parties and representatives to ensure the continuation of the peace process.
Agricultural damage in the Philippines due to the El Niño phenomenon has surged to P8.57 billion, a 24.7% increase from P6.87 billion in September, affecting the livelihoods of 288,058 farmers.
A 1970s mulberry farm in Benguet province is being revived by a government initiative aimed at rebuilding the country's sericulture industry and securing a local silk supply, designated as the North Luzon hub.
Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte has filed libel and cyberlibel charges against NBI Director Melvin Matibag, a former policeman, and GMA Network executives and journalists over a report concerning alleged cash deliveries. Duterte denies the claims, stating the lawsuit is to protect his family's honor.
A decade after the Kidapawan protests, the Philippines faces renewed fears of farmer unrest due to severe agricultural damage from El Niño. While the government emphasizes preparedness, establishing a framework for early response remains a challenge.
Typhoon 'Rosal' continues to affect Batanes and the northeastern Babuyan Islands, with strong winds and high waves anticipated. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution at sea.
The Philippine government plans to temporarily halt the implementation of certain provisions in the 2026 budget following a Supreme Court ruling that declared parts of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 budgets unconstitutional. The government intends to appeal the decision for clarification.
Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Rimbang denied allegations of financing a P3.5-billion shabu shipment from Laos to the Philippines. Named as a financier, he countered by citing his own lack of campaign funds.
Uncertainty surrounding oil prices, rather than actual price movements, has a greater influence on inflation expectations and the monetary policy response of the Bangko Sentual ng Pilipinas (BSP), a study from De La Salle University found. The BSP tends to react more strongly and for longer periods to oil price uncertainty.
The Philippines requires approximately P5 trillion in investments to fully harness its estimated 25-gigawatt (GW) hydropower potential, according to the Department of Energy (DoE). This is aimed at expanding the renewable energy portfolio and addressing energy insecurity due to geopolitical risks and climate change.