The outgoing executives released separate statements on Sunday to commemorate the 124th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence after 300 years of Spanish rule.

More areas in the Juban municipality of Sorsogon are covered in ashes following the Bulusan volcano’s 18-minute phreatic eruption early Sunday.

While the uptick in new COVID-19 cases does not warrant major concern at this time, a member of the OCTA Research Group said yesterday that the country may experience a “weak surge” in the coming weeks.

Sen. Bong Go urged the government to ensure it strikes a balance between the interest of the public transportation sector and the commuting public in setting fare hikes.

The Commission on Human Rights yesterday welcomed the commitment of president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that the Philippines will have a high level of accountability in terms of human rights.

The government is looking at distributing P500 in monthly cash assistance for over 12.4 million households before President Duterte steps down from office, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said the Philippines will establish an embassy in Ukraine, months after Russia launched a military invasion that displaced millions and affected the global economy.

Adapting and mitigating the worsening impacts of climate change should be prioritized in socioeconomic planning to achieve the country’s long-term vision.

The United Nations Development Program and the Department of Information and Communications Technologyhave activated 1,000 free WiFi access points across 220 public higher education institutions nationwide.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development said Saturday it will begin distributing the monthly financial aid of P500 for poor households before President Rodrigo Duterte's term ends on June 30.