M/V Lapu-Lapu docks alongside BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) during the rotation and resupply mission conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Friday (Jan. 24, 2025). The Philippine Coast Guard assisted the mission. (Photo courtesy of the AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Friday…
The Supreme Court (SC) hosted the oath-taking ceremony for 3,942 successful Bar examinees on Friday at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. As confirmed by the SC, 3,942 individuals attended the event out of the 3,962 who passed the 2024 Bar Examinations. Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier, the incoming chairperson of the 2025…
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has pledged to work closely with the United States government to assess the potential ramifications of President Donald Trump’s temporary decision to suspend foreign assistance. Given the country’s role as the largest global donor, the move has raised concerns among nations reliant on U.S. aid. “The DFA is…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Saturday that the easterlies and the northeast monsoon will bring scattered rains to parts of the country. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA stated that the Davao Region, Caraga, and Soccsksargen will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the…
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported that most ports remain unaffected and fully operational following a series of earthquakes that struck various parts of the country since Monday. In a situation report released Friday, the PPA noted that only the Liloan Municipal Port in Southern Leyte is currently closed. Large cracks discovered at the port…
Red Cross volunteers help evacuate residents in Malabon City during the onslaught of the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Carina in July 2024. The Department of Budget and Management said Saturday (Jan. 25, 2025) that all proceeds from the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Fun Run 2025 on Jan. 26 will be used to fund the…
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Friday that four victims of human trafficking were rescued at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay City on January 22. The victims, aged 28, 31, 35, and 43, were intercepted by members of the Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES) after inconsistencies in their…
Tourism workers affected by natural calamities, disasters, and emergencies can now avail of financial and training assistance from the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). This, after Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian formally sealed the Memorandum on Agreement (MOA) on…
Pioneers of Department of Public Works and Highways – Cordillera gather during the anniversary program at the regional office in Baguio City on Friday (Jan. 24, 2025). Regional officials said around 98 percent of the 2,379 kilometers of roads in the Cordillera has been paved, enabling the faster transport of people and goods. (PNA photo by…
Commission on Elections Ilocos Region assistant director lawyer Reddy Balarbar during an interview with the media in Dagupan City, Pangasinan province on Jan. 12, 2025, the start of election period. On Friday (Jan. 24), he urged those vying for various positions during the May 2025 mid-term polls to comply with the requirement to register all…