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Flood control scam: Cases filed, but the powerful stay dry
MANILA (January 4) — The government has begun hauling suspects to court over the multibillion-peso flood control scam, but the early scorecard reveals a...
Caraga wage hike kicks in—but workers ask: is it enough to survive rising prices?
BUTUAN CITY (January 4) — A long-awaited daily wage increase for workers in the Caraga Region took effect Saturday, offering modest relief to thousands...
2025 in Review: Jobs, clinics, classrooms — how BARMM’s programs reached communities
COTABATO CITY (January 3) — In villages once defined by conflict, long travel to clinics, and scarce jobs, 2025 marked a year of visible...
Victoria Plaza Closes After 32 Years—Davao Says Goodbye, Questions What Comes Next
DAVAO CITY (January 3) — When Victoria Plaza shut its doors on December 31, 2025, it marked more than the end of Davao City’s...
Faster services, tougher talk — but are OFWs safer? Inside DMW’s 2025 record
MANILA (January 3) — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is closing 2025 claiming major gains in overseas Filipino worker (OFW) protection, citing faster...
NIA’s strong 2025 scorecard: real reform—or a rebound still under scrutiny?
MANILA (December 30) — After years of stalled projects, cost overruns, and public distrust, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is ending 2025 claiming a...