MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) thanked the House of Representatives for approving its proposed P975.96 billion budget for 2027, which accounts for 13.55 percent of the P7.2-trillion national budget. “We deeply appreciate the House of Representatives’ strong commitment to education and the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in advancing the

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano accused the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) of “selective justice” in enforcing rules on reclamation projects. He questioned why the PRA issued a cease-and-desist order against a project in Taguig but not the Laguna Lake Shore Road Network (LLRN). “Ongoing now is a massive [Department of Public Works and

LUCENA CITY — The iconic floating bamboo rafts, or “balsa,” of Lian town in Batangas, are being developed as a local tourist attraction through a sustainable tourism training program launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT)  in Region IV-A and the municipal government. The “Sustainable Balsa Tourism Development” training program, which runs from Sept. 21

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman said their fact-finding probe on the so-called “ghost internet” in the government free WiFi program will center around the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).  DICT, for its part, said it welcomes the anti-graft body’s inquiry, noting that it maintains a policy of zero tolerance against

MANILA, Philippines — The late Batanes Rep. Ciriaco Gato was able to leave a positive impact on legislation as he brought to the House of Representatives a perspective that comes from a caring physician. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III made the statement on Tuesday as the chamber condoles with the family of Gato, who died

CALUMPIT, Bulacan — Residents of this flood-prone Bulacan town marched in the streets over the weekend to demand full transparency as public works crews proceed with flood control infrastructure that were tied to anomalies last year.  Zul Kifli Magat, spokesperson of the movement Tindig Calumpitenyo, led a 1,500-strong rally on Sunday (September 20); marking the

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Agusan del Sur 2nd District Rep. Adolph Edward Plaza is pushing for a nationwide soil strategy to boost agriculture through state universities and colleges (SUCs). Plaza brought together agriculture officials, scientists, and academic leaders at the Batasang Pambansa complex on Tuesday to explore a collaborative framework that would link

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Security measures have been heightened across schools in Bukidnon’s 20 municipalities and two cities following a recent shooting rampage in South Cotabato that left three dead and six injured. Capt. Shiela Joy Jangad, Bukidnon Provincial Police Office spokesperson, told the Inquirer on Tuesday afternoon that police increased visibility in various campuses.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday reminded gun owners to exercise extra caution in securing their firearms following a series of school shooting incidents that left several people dead and injured. On Sept. 18, at least three students were killed in a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato. One of the fatalities was

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MANILA, Philippines — An aviation security personnel lost his job for P5,000. Stating that integrity is non-negotiable in public office, the Supreme Court’s (SC) Second Division through Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen said it did not find any reversible error on the part of the Court of Appeals in affirming the findings of the National

MANILA, Philippines — Detained Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Tuesday explained the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC)’s silence over his imprisonment, saying that the Church’s lack of reaction or comment must not be construed as “indifference, weakness, or diminished resolve.” According to the senator, “the INC is under no obligation to publicly react to, or even comment

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Specialist officers from the Metropolitan Police seized the men at an address in Manchester's Northern Quarter on Sunday before raiding a nearby hostel.

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MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang believes the Office of the Ombudsman’s investigation on the alleged “ghost internet” scheme should go on. The scam reportedly involves the free Wi-Fi projects of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Palace press officer Claire Castro on Tuesday said all those responsible for any misuse of public funds must be

MANILA, Philippines — A motorcycle rider was arrested for allegedly fleeing a police checkpoint and later found carrying an unlicensed firearm and live ammunition in Las Piñas City, according to the Southern Police District (SPD).  The SPD identified the suspect as alias “Romel,” a 31-year-old male residing in Barangay CAA, Las Piñas City.  READ: 3

MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez on Tuesday said the government is continuing efforts to ease the impact of rising fuel prices amid woes in the transportation sector.  READ: OIL PRICE WATCH as of Sept. 22, 2026 Lopez said that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s hearing on the pending fare hike

The US President issued further condemnation of the UK Government's agreement to cede the strategically-vital archipelago to Mauritius.

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A top Republican Senator is breaking ranks to demand an investigation into President Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr.

Princeton no longer meets the qualifications for the highest-ranked college in the U.S. after 15 years.

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Sáng 22/9/2026, giờ địa phương (tối cùng ngày, giờ Hà Nội), nhân dịp tham dự khai mạc Phiên thảo luận chung cấp cao Đại hội đồng Liên hợp quốc Khóa 81 tại New York, Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm gặp Thủ tướng Thái Lan Anutin Charnvirakul và Tổng thống Fiji Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu. Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm tham dự Khai mạc Phiên thảo luận cấp cao Đại hội đồng Liên hợp quốc khóa 81 Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm tiếp Quyền Bộ trưởng Hải quân Hoa Kỳ Hùng Cao Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm trả lời phỏng vấn kênh truyền hình Bloomberg TV

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Six fire engines and eight firefighters raced to the property in Stone Square, Bootle after Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service was called at 3.38am to reports of an intense blaze spreading rapidly.