Alert Level 4 remains over Taal Volcano despite weaker eruption

MANILA — Weaker eruption has been observed in Taal Volcano, but it is still under Alert Level 4 (hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days), the...

12 Bambang stores flagged for selling overpriced N95 masks

MANILA — At least 12 medical supply stores along Bambang Street in Sta. Cruz, Manila have been slapped with notices of violation for selling overpriced N95 masks,...

Families affected by Taal eruption now over 12K

MANILA — As Taal Volcano’s unrest continues, the number of families affected in the Southern Tagalog region has continued to climb. In its 6 a.m. Wednesday update,...

First batch of OFWs repatriated from Iraq to arrive Wednesday

https://twitter.com/DFAPHL/status/1217281794300502016 MANILA — A total of 13 Filipino repatriates from Baghdad and Erbil are expected to arrive in Manila on Wednesday afternoon, days after tensions rose in...

Duterte wants use of logbook to monitor gov’t transactions

MANILA – In a bid to cut bureaucratic red tape in government, President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday broached the idea of using a logbook to record transactions...

PRRD ‘very happy’ with gov’t response to Taal Volcano eruption

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he was “very happy” with how government agencies responded to the eruption of Taal Volcano. In a situation briefing...

Drugs, communism slowing down PH economy: PRRD

MANILA – The Philippine economy’s growth is losing steam because of the perennial problems of illegal drugs and communism in the country, President Rodrigo Duterte said on...

2 PH Navy ships Mideast-bound to bring home OFWs

POEA imposes total OFW deployment ban to Iraq

MANILA — The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has ordered the total deployment ban of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Iraq amid tensions between the United States...

Sabio drops ICC complaint vs. Duterte

MANILA — Embattled lawyer Jude Sabio on Tuesday withdrew the complaint he filed before the International Criminal Court (ICC) against President Rodrigo Duterte on alleged lapses in...