Comelec to deactivate nearly 670K overseas voters

MANILA – Over 669,000 registered voters abroad are set to be deactivated for not participating in the two electoral exercises, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on...

2023 funds for buffer stock doubled to ensure food security: DBM

MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) will receive higher funding for its Buffer Stocking Program in 2023 to ensure food security and affordability in the country,...

PBBM, Cabinet tackle plans for maritime, aviation sectors

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his Cabinet on Tuesday discussed the administration’s plans to develop and upgrade the maritime and aviation industries. In a...

CA affirms Ressa cyber libel conviction

MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) turned down the motion for reconsideration of Maria Ressa, co-founder and chief executive officer of online news portal Rappler, for...

SIM registration law gives gov’t more teeth vs. cyber criminals

MANILA – The newly-enacted law mandating the registration of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards will enhance the capability of law enforcement agencies in dealing with cyber criminals,...

PH, Australia navies eye deeper ties to address security concerns

MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) have expressed their commitment to enhancing their strategic partnership to further address mutual security concerns....

TCWS No. 1 up in parts of Luzon due to TD Maymay

Comelec junks appeal to reverse dismissal of case vs. BBM

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) junked the motion for reconsideration filed by Margarita Salandanan-led Pudno Nga Ilokano questioning the First Division’s dismissal of the disqualification...

NSCR’s ‘full-scale’ construction to begin February 2023

MANILA – Full-scale construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project is set to begin by February next year, an official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr)...

Marcos says mental health ‘should be global priority’

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. believes that mental health should be a global priority. He made this remark as the Philippines joins the world in...