MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) said it found P397.45 million worth of “duplicate, multiple and overlapping” payments to beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In its 2025 annual audit report, the COA noted that some beneficiaries of the

MANILA, Philippines — At least P467 billion in disputed funding increases in the 2024 and 2025 national budgets will not be returned to government coffers, even as the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring the increases unconstitutional prompted lawmakers to demand greater transparency and tighter scrutiny of the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for next year. Supreme Court

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Bohol has launched cloud-seeding operations to help farmers cope with drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon, as initial agricultural damage in the province approaches P300 million. The aircraft conducted its first cloud-seeding flight on Monday, followed by a second operation on Tuesday, as the provincial government intensified efforts to

VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON, Philippines — A key leader of the sugar sector in Bukidnon province on Wednesday urged industry regulators to peg raw sugar prices to at least P2,800 per 50-kilogram bag for farmers “to earn fairly” as the province prepares for an early milling season amid fears of a severe impact of the El

OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — More than 8,000 endangered fruit bats have been recorded at a roosting site in Aurora Memorial National Park in the Sierra Madre mountain range, highlighting the importance of protecting the park’s forest habitats to help ensure their survival and sustain natural forest regeneration. In a statement on Wednesday, the Department of

The Queen of Bakes is back with fuss-free recipes that mean less washing up.

An allegedly armed man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being shot by police in Sydney’s south-west.

The former pilot is applying for bail while he awaits trial for the murder of camper Carol Clay.

A flash flooding warning is in place for most of the northern Greater Brisbane region, and a second front threatens residents south of the city.

A flash flooding warning is in place for most of the northern Greater Brisbane region, and a second front threatens residents south of the city.

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The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) said Thursday it would seek clarification and partial reconsideration of certain parts of the Supreme Court (SC) decision which declared as unconstitutional the national budget laws in 2024 and 2025, and legislated provisions relating to unprogrammed funds.

The social unrest roiling France is being closely watched for a possible spillover effect beyond the country’s borders that could reshape European politics, Chinese analysts said. The crisis is a major stress test for French politicians as they navigate deep-seated economic and societal tensions in the run-up to the country’s presidential election in April next year, according to the analysts. A critical question was whether the riots would subside quickly or escalate into prolonged instability,...

Another day at work, then the long commute home, parenthood, and making dinner. By lunchtime the next day, I’m usually reaching for a meal deal.

Fresh plans for 164 homes and a care home have been unveiled on two plots of land, months after Kent County Council sold them off for almost £5m.

A dad was stunned to come home from the gym and discover his front door had been left looking “like something from The Shining”.

More than 22,000 households across Kent and Medway are bracing for “horrendous” mortgage hikes over the next six months.

A serial flasher has avoided a prison sentence despite breaching a court order forbidding him from approaching women.

New primary schools, transport routes and a health centre will be prioritised among the first phases of construction for a new Kent town.

Emergency services were called to a home in Glen Alpine following reports a man had allegedly made threats.

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh was poised to reject plans to exploit the Rosebank site - just hours after approving production at the Jackdaw gas field.

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Victor Romero, 62, surrendered Wednesday afternoon after investigators had announced him a person of interest in the murder of Koran Irvine, 46.

The drone allegedly flew the food and alcohol directly to the prisoner's window, bypassing security designed to keep contraband out of the high-security facility.

Đường bay Đà Nẵng-Singapore được khai thác bằng máy bay Airbus A321, góp phần thúc đẩy phát triển du lịch, thương mại giữa hai quốc gia. Vietnam Airlines bắt tay với các đối tác Bắc Âu, mở rộng kết nối hàng không Vietnam Airlines là hãng bay có ẩm thực tốt nhất thế giới Vietnam Airlines mở đường bay thẳng từ Hà Nội-Hàng Châu từ ngày 15/11

'Govt should improve TuJu until it can become proper replacement for Waze.'

President Donald Trump's Wednesday night rally in South Carolina was interrupted by a series of protesters.

Nick Reiner (pictured in February) appeared on edge during his latest court appearance as he faces life in prison for allegedly murdering his star-studded parents.

Manuel Adrian Salceda, 39, has been arrested for allegedly beating and shooting DoorDash driver Javier Becerril Jr, 42, and stuffing his body in the trunk of his Tesla back in July.

PARLIAMENT | Restriction stems from concerns about data security and legal jurisdiction, minister says.