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Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
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Police Arrest Four Drug Suspects in Quezon Province
Anti-drug operatives have arrested four suspects and seized an estimated eight hundred seventy-seven thousand pesos worth of suspected shabu during an operation targeting local drug distribution networks in Quezon Province.
Authorities Seize Illegal Fishing Equipment Worth Ten Million Pesos in Western Visayas
Maritime law enforcement agencies have confiscated about ten million pesos worth of illegal fishing equipment during coastal operations in Western Visayas as part of continuing efforts to protect marine resources and combat destructive f...
Baguio Warns Unsanitary Water Businesses of Closure
Health authorities in Baguio City have warned that water refilling stations and other water-related businesses found violating sanitation standards face immediate closure as inspections are intensified.
Isabela Farmers Receive Water-Saving Irrigation Training
Agricultural officials have introduced alternate wetting and drying techniques for rice farmers in Isabela as water levels at Magat Dam continue to decline, helping conserve irrigation supplies and protect crop production.
Mimaropa Inflation Eases in June
The Philippine Statistics Authority reported that inflation in the Mimaropa Region slowed to five point two percent in June, indicating gradual easing in the prices of essential goods and services.
Cotabato City Tightens Security After Series of Fatal Shootings
Police have expanded checkpoints and deployed additional personnel across Cotabato City following a series of gun attacks that left four people dead, as authorities work to restore public safety.
Magnitude Five Point Two Earthquake Shakes Masbate
A magnitude five point two earthquake struck Masbate Province, prompting local authorities to inspect public infrastructure and residential buildings for possible damage.
Government and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Launch Public Finance Initiative
The Philippine government and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development have begun a peer exchange mission in Manila aimed at strengthening public finance management and supporting long-term economic governance following...
Philippines and Israel Strengthen Customs Cooperation
The Bureau of Customs and the Israel Customs Directorate have signed a bilateral agreement to improve cargo clearance, expand intelligence sharing, and strengthen trade security between the two countries.
Representative Rodante Marcoleta Declared Fit to Resume Anti-Graft Court Proceedings
Authorities have confirmed that Representative Rodante Marcoleta is medically fit to appear before the Sandiganbayan, allowing legal proceedings against the lawmaker to continue.
BDO Bond Sale Ends Early After Strong Investor Demand
BDO Unibank closed its latest bond offering after only one day because of overwhelming subscriptions from retail and institutional investors, highlighting strong liquidity in the domestic capital market.
Megaworld Raises Five Point Six Billion Pesos Through Real Estate Investment Trust
Megaworld Corporation has secured five point six billion pesos in fresh capital through its real estate investment trust, reflecting continued investor interest in Philippine commercial property despite elevated borrowing costs.
Public Works Chief Seeks State Witness Status in Graft Investigation
Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan has appeared before the court to request discharge as a state witness in an ongoing graft case, a move that could influence a high-profile investigation involving infrastructure projects.
Fuel Prices Rise Sharply as Global Oil Markets Remain Volatile
Motorists across the Philippines face another significant increase in fuel prices, with diesel rising by as much as four pesos and sixty-two centavos per litre and kerosene increasing by more than four pesos amid renewed geopolitical ten...
Supreme Court Continues Hearings on National Budget Challenges
The Supreme Court has resumed oral arguments on petitions questioning the constitutionality of recent national budgets, with justices examining the legality of selected appropriations and executive spending mechanisms.
Palace Defends Budget Secretary Amid Flood Control Fund Controversy
Malacañang has rejected calls to remove Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman over allegations linked to flood control spending, as scrutiny intensifies over the management of infrastructure funds.
Metro Manila Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect on July Twenty-Five
The Department of Labor and Employment has confirmed that the recently approved minimum wage increase for private sector workers in the National Capital Region will take effect on July twenty-five, providing employers and workers with a ...
President Marcos Appoints Doctor Eric Pujalte as Health Secretary
Malacañang has appointed Doctor Eric Pujalte as Secretary of Health following the resignation of Teodoro Herbosa, beginning a new chapter for the Department of Health as it continues implementing national healthcare priorities.
Government Targets Four Point Five Trillion Pesos in New Investments
Economic managers have set a goal of attracting four point five trillion pesos in investments to sustain the Build Better More infrastructure program and capitalize on the country's newly attained upper middle income status.
Japan, the United States, and the Philippines Advance Semiconductor Supply Chain Initiative
The Philippines, Japan, and the United States are moving forward with the Pax Silica initiative to encourage high-value semiconductor and electronics manufacturing to expand within the Luzon Economic Corridor as part of broader efforts t...
Meralco Powers Up First Phase of Landmark Solar and Battery Storage Project
Meralco PowerGen Corporation has energized the first phase of its MTerra Solar project in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan, delivering up to seven hundred fifty megawatts to the Luzon grid while using large-scale battery storage to help reduce el...
Marcos Begins Singapore Visit to Pursue Investment and Economic Cooperation
President Ferdinand Marcos Junior has departed for a three-day working visit to Singapore, where he will promote the Luzon Economic Corridor, strengthen bilateral economic ties, and seek new investments in renewable energy, technology, a...
Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Hears Evidence on Alleged Threats Against the President
National Bureau of Investigation officials told the Senate impeachment court that alleged threats made by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Junior were assessed as credible and serious, leading investigators ...
World Bank Upgrades the Philippines to Upper Middle Income Economy
The World Bank has officially reclassified the Philippines as an upper middle income economy after gross national income per capita exceeded the required threshold in twenty twenty-five, a milestone expected to strengthen the country's c...
European Union Launches First Maritime Security Assistance Package for the Philippines
The European Union has approved a fifteen million euro assistance package to strengthen the Armed Forces of the Philippines' maritime domain awareness capabilities, marking the first deployment of the European Peace Facility for Philippi...
President Marcos Jr. Honors Outgoing South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presented the Order of Sikatuna to outgoing South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa in recognition of his contributions to strengthening bilateral relations between the Philippines and South Korea.
Brazilian Beef Exports to the Philippines Continue to Grow
The Brazilian Beef Exporters Association said the Philippines imported 29,400 metric tons of Brazilian beef worth more than 130 million United States dollars during the first five months of 2026, supported by rising consumer demand and c...
President Marcos Jr. Extends National Civil Registration Initiative Through 2030
The Marcos administration has extended the national civil registration initiative until 2030 as part of its effort to expand access to essential government documentation and improve public service delivery nationwide.
Benjamin Abalos Jr. Appointed Cabinet Secretary in Government Reshuffle
Former Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. has been appointed Cabinet Secretary with a mandate to improve coordination across government agencies and strengthen the delivery of public services.
Government-Owned Corporations Remit One Hundred Forty Billion Pesos to National Treasury
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. praised government-owned and controlled corporations after they remitted one hundred forty billion pesos in dividends to the National Treasury, highlighting their contribution to financing essential public ...
Energy Regulators Push Grid Upgrades to Support Renewable Power Expansion
The Energy Regulatory Commission is advancing new grid standards while the Department of Energy works with power stakeholders to address recurring supply alerts in the Visayas, aiming to strengthen grid reliability as renewable generatio...
Philippines Awards More Than One Thousand Renewable Energy Service Contracts
The Department of Energy has awarded more than one thousand renewable energy service contracts with a combined potential capacity exceeding ninety-three gigawatts, with solar power accounting for the largest share as the government advan...
President Marcos Jr. Accepts Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa's Resignation
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. accepted the resignation of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, who is stepping down to undergo rehabilitation following knee replacement surgery, and appointed veteran orthopedic surgeon Jose Pujalte Jr. to ...
President Marcos Jr. Approves Proposed 2027 National Budget
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program after a Cabinet presentation, with the spending plan centered on international cooperation and programs intended to deliver economic and social benefi...
Government Lowers 2026 Economic Growth Forecast Amid External Uncertainty
The Development Budget Coordination Committee has revised its 2026 growth forecast to between 3.5 percent and 4.5 percent, citing heightened domestic and global uncertainties while projecting economic growth to recover to between 5 perce...
Philippines Highlights Artificial Intelligence Growth Through Luzon Economic Corridor Initiative
Finance Secretary Frederick Go said the United States-led Pax Silica initiative will include a major artificial intelligence-native industrial acceleration hub in the Luzon Economic Corridor, a project expected to generate hundreds of th...
Prime Infrastructure Secures Five Billion Dollar Financing for Pumped-Storage Hydropower Projects
Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. has secured approximately five billion United States dollars in financing for the 1,400-megawatt Pakil and 600-megawatt Wawa pumped-storage hydropower projects, marking one of the largest green infrastru...
Philippines Launches Ten Point One Billion Peso Geothermal Facility to Accelerate Renewable Energy Investment
The Department of Energy has approved a government-backed ten point one billion peso geothermal de-risking facility to reduce exploration risks for private developers, encourage investment in indigenous energy resources, and strengthen t...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Visit Singapore to Deepen Economic and Strategic Cooperation
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will begin a three-day working visit to Singapore on July 14 to meet Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and environmental initiatives, and engage with international b...
Philippines and Thirteen Partner Nations Reaffirm 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Ruling
The Philippines joined thirteen countries, including the United States, Australia, and Japan, in reaffirming the final and legally binding nature of the 2016 arbitral ruling on the South China Sea, while reiterating support for a rules-b...
Filipinos Become Vietnam's Largest Source of Intra-ASEAN Visitors
A tourism analysis found that Filipinos have become the largest group of intra-ASEAN visitors to Vietnam, reflecting stronger outbound travel demand as household incomes and international travel capacity continue to recover.
Government Clarifies Rice Distribution Procedures in Mandaluyong
Malacañang has responded to public questions regarding rice distribution activities in Mandaluyong, explaining the logistics involved and reaffirming its commitment to efficient delivery of assistance to beneficiaries.
President Marcos Jr. Visits Navotas Fish Port to Review Modernization Plans
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the Navotas Fish Port Complex to assess infrastructure requirements and discuss modernization efforts aimed at improving the fisheries sector and supporting the country's long-term food security.
Government Invests Nearly 190 Million Pesos in New Davao Fish Port Facilities
The Department of Agriculture will invest nearly 190 million pesos to build two modern municipal fish ports in Davao del Sur, aiming to improve fisheries infrastructure, strengthen food supply chains and support coastal livelihoods.
Light Rail Transit Line 2 Introduces Integrated Digital Fare Payment System
Light Rail Transit Line 2 has launched a new automated fare collection system that accepts bank cards, digital wallets and quick response codes on a single interoperable platform, advancing the modernization of the Philippines' urban rai...
National Capital Region Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect This Month
The Department of Labor and Employment has reminded private-sector employers that the first phase of the 85-peso daily wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region will take effect on July 25 as part of recently approved wage...
Impeachment Prosecutors Continue Focus on Confidential Funds and Other Allegations
House prosecutors continued presenting evidence related to allegations involving confidential funds, unexplained wealth, bribery and alleged threats against the President, arguing that the accusations demonstrate a broader pattern of con...
Impeachment Court Weighs Additional Witnesses in Sara Duterte Proceedings
The Senate impeachment court is considering requests to hear additional testimony, including from National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag, while court officials also seek to maintain orderly scheduling to ensure adequate...
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