Senator Loren Legarda has warned that the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) plan to import 300,000–350,000 metric tons of fish is misplaced at a time when fuel costs are already crippling local fishing communities, stressing that the government must prioritize direct support through VAT suspension on fuel. “We cannot trade our fishers for imported fish. While

Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito filed Senate Bill No. 2044, or the proposed “Philippine Midwifery Empowerment Act,” which seeks to professionalize the country’s midwifery workforce and end long-standing casual and job-order arrangements. Ejercito said the measure aims to “rectify the enduring injustices” faced by midwives, many of whom have served for years without security

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has moved to integrate Philippine Schools Overseas (PSOs) into the nationwide rollout of comprehensive reforms, ensuring that Filipino learners abroad benefit from Department of Education (DepEd) policy initiatives. During a virtual session dubbed “Online Kumustahan” on Thursday, DepEd officials discussed key reforms starting School Year 2026–2027 with representatives from 35 PSOs.

MANILA, Philippines — No tropical cyclones are expected to form inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) next week as hot and humid weather will continue to persist, the state weather bureau said on Friday.  Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Obet Badrina said in a. 5 p.m. bulletin that the

MANILA, Philippines — Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco has suggested to the government to send a “high-level team” to coordinate with Czech Republic authorities in bringing back former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co. In a statement on Friday, Tiangco said that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s announcement that Co has been arrested in Prague

Miss Universe PH 2026 Contestant Honors Yolanda Survivors in Stunning Tribute Look MISS UNIVERSE PH – A powerful national costume inspired by Super Typhoon Yolanda captured attention at Miss Universe Philippines 2026. Jacqueline Gulrajani highlighted the resilience and enduring spirit of Tacloban on the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2026 stage through a national costume inspired ... Read more

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This Sardine Can Costume Just Stole The Spotlight at Miss Universe PH 2026 MISS UNIVERSE PH – A Miss Universe Philippines 2026 candidate captured attention after unveiling a surprising sardine can-inspired national costume. A candidate in the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 pageant caught widespread attention during the national costume competition with a unique and creative ... Read more

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Drive 959 weighs in on the rise of private security and neighbourhood watch groups. Zuko Komisa Private security is becoming an impossible-to-miss presence in South African neighbourhoods, often boasting more boots on the ground than the local police. Modern safety has become a layered effort, blending professional patrols and neighbourhood [...]

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for a period of cold, wet, and windy weather set to sweep across much of the country from Friday through Monday, 20 April.

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Two of the incoming three models are marketed under the Zongheng sub-brand in China. which focuses on hardcore off-roading.