Newslights

Suansing pushes ‘integrated coastal defense’ — but will Congress finally move beyond studies?

ISULAN, Sultan Kudarat (March 5) — As earthquake swarms continue to rattle communities near the Cotabato Trench, Sultan Kudarat 2nd District Rep. Bella Vanessa Suansing is calling on Congress...

Senate sets Sept. 14, 2026 for first BARMM Parliament polls, seeks to end ‘cycle of deferments’

COTABATO CITY (March 5) — After four postponements and a string of legal setbacks, the Senate has unanimously...

MisOr leaders rally vs poverty, push shift from plans to results

MISAMIS ORIENTAL (March 5) — With 2028 set as a target year for measurable gains, provincial leaders in...

Illegal mining bust in Agusan Sur raises community safety alarms; 2 Chinese, 3 locals nabbed

BUTUAN CITY (March 5) — A police raid on an alleged illegal mining site in Barangay Wasian, Rosario,...

DENR: Climate Fight Fails Without Women at the Helm

Photo courtesy: Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) MANILA (March 5) – The Department of Environment and Natural...
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Malacañang adjusts gov’t work hours for National Family Week, ‘Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga’ Day

MANILA (September 21) – Malacañang has announced the adjustment of work hours in government offices and departments on Monday, September 22, to allow state...

Marcos orders return of ₱60 Billion to PhilHealth for service expansion

MANILA (September 20) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Saturday the return of ₱60 billion in excess funds to the Philippine Health...

DepEd orders audit of unfinished school buildings amid classroom shortage

MANILA (September 20) – The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched an audit of its joint infrastructure projects with the Department of Public Works...

Discaya couple meets DOJ over possible Witness Protection coverage

MANILA (September 20) – Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and his wife, Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya, met with Department of Justice (DOJ) officials in Manila on Friday...

PCG spearheads mangrove planting to protect Surigao’s coasts

BUTUAN CITY  (September 19) – On Friday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sub-stations in Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur carried out a...

IPs in isolated DavNor communities now access to healthcare

DAVAO CITY (September 19) – The recently launched pilot Community Assistance Vehicle (CAV) initiative has brought healthcare closer to home for Indigenous Peoples (IP)...
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