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Fuel shock triggers emergency powers: CDO unlocks P400M fund, but who gets saved first?

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY  (April 8) — Calling the oil price surge a crisis, Cagayan de Oro City has declared a state of energy emergency—freeing up PHP400 million in...

3.7M sign up early for barangay, SK polls; urban regions lead surge

MANILA  (April 8) — A total of 3.7 million Filipinos have already applied to vote in the upcoming...

No warning, no water: Iligan rations supply as pipe burst exposes service gaps

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY  (April 8) — Thousands of households in Iligan City woke up this week not...

No ban, but on notice: PH presses Roblox on child safety as accountability questions mount

MANILA  (April 8) — The Philippine government has backed away from banning Roblox, but the decision comes with...

Fuel crisis relief or stopgap? DSWD cash aid for trike drivers raises targeting, sustainability questions

DAVAO CITY (April 8) — As fuel prices continue to squeeze daily earnings, the Department of Social Welfare...
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Half of filipino families still see themselves as poor — SWS

MANILA (November 1)  – Half of Filipino families still consider themselves poor, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, underscoring the continuing...

Protecting Siargao: Islanders unite to save paradise

SIARGAO ISLAND, Surigao del Norte (November 1)  – Beyond its world-famous surfing waves, Siargao is also a sanctuary for life — both human and...

DA to take over Farm-to-Market Roads in 2026

MANILA (November 1) – The government is turning a new page in rural infrastructure as the Department of Agriculture (DA) takes over the construction...

Palace: BTA remains legitimate governing body of BARMM

Malacañang affirms continuity of governance after poll postponement MANILA (October 31) — Malacañang on Thursday affirmed that the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) remains the legitimate...

Over 5,000 security personnel deployed for Undas 2025 in Caraga

Police, military, and volunteers team up to ensure peaceful observance BUTUAN CITY (October 31) — More than 5,000 security personnel, including police officers, soldiers, coast...

Mindanao farmers to benefit as PH secures ₱8.7-M climate grant

Global fund backs new project to boost resilience, food security amid extreme weather MANILA (October 31) — The Philippines has received a ₱8.7 million grant...
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