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Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800ParaƱaque land tax office open on holidays
Despite the suspension of government operations from Dec. 29 to 31, the Parañaque City land tax division will remain open to accept real property tax payments.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800PNP tightens security in Quezon, Camarines Sur
Security was tightened in Camarines Sur following a landmine blast that killed two soldiers and wounded three others on Friday in Balatan town, the Philippine National Police said.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Magnitude 5.8 quake hits Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake rocked Hinatuan town in Surigao del Sur early yesterday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800DepEd promotes 16,000 teachers
The Department of Education has promoted 16,000 teachers, with another 41,000 lined up for promotion under the expanded career progression for teachers program, DepEd announced yesterday.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Warrant vs Atong out before Christmas?
Following the filing of kidnapping cases against gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang and several others, the Philippine National Police is waiting for the issuance of arrest warrants by at least four regional trial courts, Interior Secretar...
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Police, LGU inspect fireworks stalls in Bulacan
Police and local government officials inspected the pyrotechnics stalls here yesterday to ensure that the fireworks for sale are compliant with safety standards.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Jonvic: Presidential bid possible
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday he may seek the presidency in 2028.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800SMC expressways go toll-free for holidays
San Miguel Corp. will waive toll across the SMC expressway network on Christmas and New Year’s Eves.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Number coding lifted for 8 days
The number coding scheme will be suspended for eight days during the Christmas and New Year break, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said yesterday.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:31:00 +0800Cop who neutralized Marawi City hostage-taker cited
Local officials have urged the Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region to honor the off-duty policeman who neutralized a man holding a seven-year-old girl hostage in Barangay Sabala Manao Proper, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, on Sunda...