Philippines Nation
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800LGUs adopt 4-day workweek
Beginning yesterday, the provinces of Basilan and Bohol as well as some cities and towns in Negros Occidental and Pangasinan adopted a four-day weekly work schedule, in response to the national government’s initiative to promote energy efficien...
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Bong Go visits, aids fire victims in Davao City
Sen. Bong Go visited families displaced by a fire in Lower Dampa in Barangay Magtuod, Davao City on Saturday, and distributed relief items and cash aid to 89 families.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800PSA: Cancel mining exec’s birth certificate
The Philippine Statistics Authority has recommended the cancellation of the birth certificate of mining executive Joseph Sy after a three-month delay that drew sharp rebukes from lawmakers.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Marina OKs 20% ferry fare hike
As the crisis in the Middle East continues to affect the supply and price of oil, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has allowed shipping companies to increase their passenger fare rates by a maximum of 20 percent.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +08006 Tau Gamma members surrender, charged
Six members of the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity have surrendered to police in connection with the hazing that led to the death of 19-year-old maritime student Mark Kenneth Alcedo in Cavite on March 1. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said four of the su...
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Senate OKs OMB abolition
Recognizing that the era of physical discs has ended, the Senate yesterday passed on third and final reading a bill abolishing the Optical Media Board.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Parañaque condo faces probe
Security lapses at a Parañaque condominium will be probed following last week’s shooting incident.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800PNP to monitor rallies for Duterte's arrest anniversary
The Philippine National Police has heightened monitoring in key areas following online calls for protest actions, including a motorcade rally expected to pass through EDSA, ahead of planned mobilization on March 11 to mark the first anniversary...
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Manila,Makati enforce 4-day workweek
As part of national energy-saving efforts, the local governments of Manila and Makati as well as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have implemented a four-day workweek. Manila city hall employees and MMDA personnel yesterday starte...
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Permanent in-city relocation for Quezon City fire victims eyed
The Quezon City government is considering a permanent in-city relocation for the thousands of families left homeless in a massive fire along NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan last week.