Philippines Nation
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +08002 government workers nabbed in Iloilo, Cagayan stings
Two government employees were arrested in separate anti-narcotics operations in Iloilo and Cagayan on Wednesday.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Fungi production vs sugarcane pest attack hastened
The mass production of a natural fungus against the red-striped soft scale insect has been sped up to help stop RSSI infestation on sugarcane plantations in the Visayas, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +08002 found dead in car parked along TPLEX
Two people were found dead inside a car parked at a gasoline station along the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway in Victoria, Tarlac on Wednesday afternoon.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Rules for selection of BARMM indigenous representatives out
The Commission on Elections has issued implementing rules governing the selection of non-Muslim Indigenous Peoples (NMIP) representatives to the Bangsamoro Parliament.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Investigation sought into Gibo’s alleged dual citizenship
A complaint was filed yesterday before the Pasay City prosecutor’s office, seeking an investigation into Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro’s citizenship.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800PNP joins earthquake drill to boost preparedness
Emphasizing the importance of disaster preparedness in times of calamities, personnel of the Philippine National Police joined the second quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill yesterday.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Mental hospital records 280 typhoid cases
Nearly 300 typhoid cases have been recorded at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) in Mandaluyong, according to the Department of Health.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Fire hits 30-story condominium
Hundreds of residents of a condominium in Quezon City were evacuated yesterday following a fire.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800DA uncovers rice mislabeling practices
A Bureau of Plant Industry monitoring exercise has uncovered potential mislabeling practices in rice sold in urban markets, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800June 24 declared a holiday in Manila
President Marcos has declared June 24 a special non-working holiday in Manila to mark the capital city’s 455th founding anniversary.