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DA: Prices of Noche Buena items up 5%

MANILA, Philippines, December 23 ------ Prices of Noche Buena grocery items have increased by about five percent, according to the...

15 minutes ago

Foreign debt hits record $139.64 billion

MANILA, Philippines, December 23 ------ The country’s external debt hit an all-time high of $139.64 billion in end-September due to...

16 minutes ago

Tropical Depression Romina threatens to enter PAR today

MANILA, Philippines, December 23 ------ Tropical cyclone wind signal No. 1 was hoisted yesterday in the southern portion of Palawan,...

17 minutes ago

Expressway toll fees to be waived during holidays

MANILA, Philippines, December 23 ------ Motorists can travel toll-free on expressways during the holiday season, though the exemption...

1 day ago

Kanlaon evacuees urged to stay in evacuation centers

MANILA, December 22 ------ The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) urged evacuees in Negros Island to stay in evacuation centers for the...

1 day ago

Marcos OKs higher gratuity pay for COS, JO workers

MANILA, December 22 ------ President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the grant of a higher yearend gratuity pay for contract of...

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OFW remittances rise by 2.7% in October 2024, total hits $3.42 billion

MANILA, Philippines, December 21 ------ Personal remittances from Overseas Filipino Workers grew by 2.7% in October 2024, reaching $3.42...

2 days ago

PH-Japan RAA to ‘firmly contribute’ to regional secure, peace

MANILA, December 21 ------ The future Philippine-Japanese reciprocal access agreement (RAA) would not only boost the already robust...

3 days ago

Chinese ships spotted outside Scarborough Shoal as PH Coast Guard holds patrols

MANILA, Philippines, December 20 ----- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in collaboration with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic...

3 days ago

Phivolcs records 24 earthquakes at Kanlaon

MANILA, Philippines, December 20 ----- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded at least 24 volcanic...

3 days ago

Tropical depression expected today

MANILA, Philippines, December 20 ----- A low-pressure area east of Surigao del Norte could develop today into a tropical depression,...

3 days ago

Passengers flock to NAIA, ports in Christmas exodus

December 20 ----- Passengers have started trooping to the ports and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to travel and be with...

4 days ago

Over 11,000 evacuated in 3 parts of Negros amid Mt. Kanlaon unrest

BACOLOD CITY, December 19 ------ Authorities have evacuated 11,035 residents within the six-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ)...

4 days ago

Immigration launches online student visa, permit application

MANILA, December 19 ------ The Bureau of Immigration (BI) officially launched its online student visa and permit application. Immigration...

4 days ago

'Querubin' weakens into LPA

MANILA, Philippines, December 19 ------ Tropical Depression "Querubin" has weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA), but continues to...

4 days ago

PhilHealth urged to expand member benefits over investments

December 19 ------ The state-run Philippine Health Insurance Company (PhilHealth) should prioritize expanding benefit packages for its...

5 days ago

DOH: Mpox cases in PH now at 52

December 18 ------ Fifty-two mpox cases have now been detected in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) announced. At a press...

5 days ago

AFP delivers Noche Buena packages to troops in West PH Sea

MANILA, December 18 ------ The Armed Forces of the Philippines has brought Christmas supplies to its troops stationed at outposts in the...

5 days ago

LPA off Mindanao now TD Querubin

MANILA, Philippines, December 18 ------ Tropical depression Querubin will bring heavy to intense rainfall over parts of the country as it...

5 days ago

Magnitude 4.8 quake hits Negros Occidental

MANILA, December 18 ------ A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Negros Occidental Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology...

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