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₱34 Billion Calamity Fund for Mindanao Relief

₱34 Billion Calamity Fund for Mindanao Ready as Government Ramps Up Earthquake Relief and Recovery Efforts

MANILA, Philippines — ₱34 Billion Calamity Fund for Mindanao Available for Immediate Disaster Response The national government has assured affected communities that the ₱34 billion calamity fund for Mindanao remains available and ready to support relief, rescue, rehabilitation, and recovery operations following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Southern Philippines. As rescue […]

Meralco Files Petition Seeking Approval for P9 Bil...
Meralco Files Petition Seeking Approval for P9 Billion Refund to Consumers

Many electricity consumers may soon receive financial relief after Meralco filed a petition seeking approval for a refund worth around P9 billion. The proposal was submitted to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), which is responsible

Instant Padala Mula Europe? GCash at TransferGo Na...
Instant Padala Mula Europe? GCash at TransferGo Nagkaisa

GCash continues to grow beyond local digital payments as it strengthens its international remittance services. In a new development, GCash has partnered with European money transfer provider TransferGo to allow overseas Filipinos to send money

Pag-IBIG Loan Limit Increase: P10M Housing Loan, P...
Pag-IBIG Loan Limit Increase: P10M Housing Loan, Papayagan Na

The pag-ibig loan limit increase is creating new opportunities for many Filipino workers who dream of owning a home. Pag-IBIG Fund has officially raised its maximum housing loan ceiling to P10 million, giving qualified members

Comelec Reports 71M Regular Voters Before BSKE 202...
Comelec Reports 71M Regular Voters Before BSKE 2026  

The number of registered voters in the Philippines has increased ahead of the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The updated figure shows that around 71 million

Bato dela Rosa Firearms Issue: NBI Seeks Cancellat...
Bato dela Rosa Firearms Issue: NBI Seeks Cancellation of Gun License

The issue surrounding Bato dela Rosa firearms has gained national attention after the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) formally asked the Philippine National Police (PNP) to cancel the firearms license of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela

DSWD Middle-class, Maaari na Bang Makatanggap ng A...
DSWD Middle-class, Maaari na Bang Makatanggap ng AICS? Narito ang Proseso

Nilinaw ng Department of Social Welfare and Development o DSWD na hindi lamang para sa mahihirap ang kanilang Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations o AICS program. Ayon sa ahensya, maaari ring makinabang dito ang

Sherwin Gatchalian, Pinupush ng Senate Minority Bi...
Sherwin Gatchalian, Pinupush ng Senate Minority Bilang Bagong Lider ng Senado

Muling naging sentro ng usapin sa Senado si Sherwin Gatchalian matapos ihayag ng Senate minority bloc, na tinatawag ding SB-11 o Solid Bloc 11, ang kanilang kagustuhang siya ang maging susunod na lider ng Senado.

MMDA Prepares Metro Areas for Possible Flooding Th...
MMDA Prepares Metro Areas for Possible Flooding This Wet Season

Mas pinaigting ngayon ng MMDA ang paghahanda laban sa posibleng pagbaha habang papalapit ang wet season sa Metro Manila. Ayon sa ahensya, matagal nang sinimulan ang kanilang flood preparation, kabilang ang paglilinis ng mga daluyan

Eid’l Adha Holiday Confirmed: Palace Declare...
Eid’l Adha Holiday Confirmed: Palace Declares May 27, 2026 a Regular Holiday

Malacañang has officially declared May 27, 2026, Wednesday, as a regular holiday nationwide in observance of the Eid’l Adha Holiday. The declaration was announced through Proclamation No. 1264 released by the Office of the Executive

Pia Cayetano Emotional During Senate Shooting Disc...
Pia Cayetano Emotional During Senate Shooting Discussion

Senator pia cayetano became emotional during a Senate session as discussions continued about the May 13 shooting incident inside the Senate complex. Her reaction came after remarks made during a privilege speech by Senator Risa

Aplasca and the Senate Shooting: CIDG Questions Wr...
Aplasca and the Senate Shooting: CIDG Questions Wrong Information

Patuloy ang imbestigasyon ng Criminal Investigation and Detection Group o CIDG kaugnay ng nangyaring pamamaril sa Senado noong Mayo 13. Sa gitna ng isyu, lumitaw ang tanong kung sino ang nagbigay ng maling impormasyon kay

Eid al-Adha 2026 Expected on May 27, Says Darul-If...
Eid al-Adha 2026 Expected on May 27, Says Darul-Ifta’

Muslim communities in the Philippines are preparing for eid al-adha as the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ announced that the religious celebration is expected to be observed on May 27, 2026. The advisory has drawn attention from both

Digital Senior Card Recognized as Official ID, Say...
Digital Senior Card Recognized as Official ID, Says National Commission of Senior Citizens

The shift toward digital public services in the Philippines continues as the government strengthens support for older Filipinos through technology. The national commission of senior citizens recently reminded both public and private institutions to recognize

Fuel Price Update May 19, 2026: Oil Prices Shift A...
Fuel Price Update May 19, 2026: Oil Prices Shift Again

Fuel Price changes continue to affect Filipino motorists as another round of pump price adjustments takes effect on May 19, 2026. For many drivers, commuters, and businesses, weekly fuel movement has become an important concern

Department of Agriculture Pushes ₱53 Price for L...
Department of Agriculture Pushes ₱53 Price for Local Rice  

Patuloy na gumagawa ng hakbang ang Department of Agriculture (DA) upang mapanatiling abot-kaya ang presyo ng pagkain habang pinoprotektahan din ang kabuhayan ng mga magsasaka. Isa sa mga bagong hakbang na inilatag ng ahensya ay

Power Supply Stable Across Luzon and Visayas, Says...
Power Supply Stable Across Luzon and Visayas, Says NGCP

The power supply situation in Luzon and Visayas has returned to normal after several days of yellow and red alerts, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). Many residents experienced rotating brownouts

Mao Aplasca Senate Suspension, Inaprubahan ng Ombu...
Mao Aplasca Senate Suspension, Inaprubahan ng Ombudsman

Mainit na pinag-uusapan ngayon ang isyu tungkol sa mao aplasca senate suspension matapos aprubahan ng Office of the Ombudsman ang anim na buwang preventive suspension laban kay acting Senate sergeant-at-arms Mao Aplasca. Ang desisyon ay

Robin Padilla Linked to Questions on Bato dela Ros...
Robin Padilla Linked to Questions on Bato dela Rosa’s Location

Naging usap-usapan online at sa political circles ang pangalan ni Senator Robin Padilla matapos sabihin ng National Bureau of Investigation o NBI na isa siyang “person of interest” kaugnay sa kinaroroonan ni Senator Ronald “Bato”