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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has issued a fresh call to the government to strengthen the enforcement of anti-human trafficking laws, emphasizing that legislative frameworks must be matched by more rigorous efforts on the ground to protect vulnerable citizens. In a statement marking the National Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has scheduled a third round of public auctions for luxury vehicles seized from controversial contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya, alongside two highly publicized Bugatti Chirons. The auction is set for Wednesday, February 11, at 10 a.m. at the BOC Port of Manila office. According to a report from the BOC-Port…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered the nationwide enforcement of a strict “anti-epal” policy, prohibiting public officials from using government-funded programs and projects for personal political branding. In a statement released Saturday, the DILG issued Memorandum Circular No. 2026-006, which directs all local government units (LGUs) from the provincial down…
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday confirmed that no cases of the Nipah virus have been detected in the Philippines, though it has heightened monitoring at all international gateways to prevent the virus from entering the country. The announcement follows reports of confirmed Nipah cases in India. While the Philippines remains case-free, the DOH…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced Friday that inflation for January 2026 is expected to settle within the range of 1.4 to 2.2 percent, driven by rising costs for key food commodities and fuel. In an advisory, the central bank identified price hikes in rice, fish, and other food items as primary upward pressures…
The Philippine travel and tourism sector contributed a staggering $91.8 billion to the national economy, according to the 2025 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact Report. The data, presented by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) during a meeting of Southeast Asian tourism ministers on Friday, underscores the Philippines’ position as a dominant force…
The state weather bureau has warned of potential flash floods and landslides on Saturday as a shear line continues to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across the Visayas and parts of Luzon and Mindanao. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the shear line is affecting…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is turning up the thrill and excitement for 2026. Starting February 1, lottery enthusiasts nationwide can look forward to significantly higher minimum jackpot prizes across all major games, ensuring that every ticket holds even more life-changing potential from the very first draw. Under the updated prize structure, the minimum…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Bureau of Quarantine and the Department of Health (DOH) to tighten controls at the country’s borders following reports of Nipah virus (NiV) cases detected abroad. The directive focuses on intensified screening at all international ports of entry to prevent the zoonotic virus from entering the Philippines. Palace Press…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday assured the public that it will strictly regulate rice imports from Pakistan, prioritizing local production over foreign supply. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. clarified that while the Philippines is expanding its trade engagements with Pakistan, the entry of Pakistani rice will be “calibrated” based on existing local…