Newslights

24 Filipinos Detained in Russia Return Home Safely

MANILA (June 21)  â€“ Twenty-four Filipinos who were detained in Russia for about nine months have safely returned to the Philippines early Sunday, following diplomatic efforts by Ferdinand Marcos...

Fuel Prices Seen to Drop Up to ₱9.50 Next Week Amid Falling Global Oil Prices

MANILA (June 21) – Domestic fuel prices are projected to drop by as much as ₱9.50 per liter...

‘Francisco,’ Habagat to Bring Widespread Rains Across PH — PAGASA

MANILA (June 21)  - PAGASA said Severe Tropical Storm Francisco and the southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to...

Ateneo de Manila Prepares for Divine Adili’s Journey Home to Nigeria

DAVAO CITY, Philippines-- As the Ateneo community continues to mourn the loss of Divine Adili, preparations are now...

Beyond Punishment: Why Children Need Protection, Not Stigma, in the Fight Against Illegal Drugs

DAVAO CITY (June 19) — Children affected by illegal drugs are often viewed through the lens of crime...
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P20/kilo rice for transport workers begins today

MANILA (September 16) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) will begin distribution of the P20-per-kilo rice program in five major cities today, benefiting over...

Foreign debt reaches new high of $148.9 billion

MANILA (September 15) — As of the end of June, the country's outstanding external debt had reached a new high of $148.87 billion, although...

Customs launches Balikbayan Action Center to safeguard OFWs’ shipments

MANILA (September 14) – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has established the Balikbayan Action Center (BAC), a new initiative aimed at protecting overseas Filipino...

Davao City partners with McDonald’s, Jollibee to provide jobs for Seniors and PWDs

DAVAO CITY (September 13) – The City Government of Davao has partnered with two of the country’s largest fast-food chains to open new employment...

ICC prosecutor opposes indefinite postponement of Duterte trial

MANILA (September 13) — Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have urged judges to deny former President Rodrigo Duterte's request to halt proceedings concerning...

DPWH brings graft charges against contractors, engineers at Ombudsman

MANILA (September 12) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has launched a number of lawsuits against government officials and contractors. On Thursday,...
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