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Ballet Philippines Stages One Thousand and One Nights at Solaire

Ballet Philippines has opened its seasonal production of One Thousand and One Nights at the Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque, featuring choreography and orchestral arrangements for local arts audiences.

Philippine Investigators Break Up Cyber-Fraud Ring Behind Fake Investment Platforms

National Bureau of Investigation cybercrime officers arrested foreign and Filipino suspects in coordinated raids in Taguig and Makati targeting a syndicate linked to fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platforms.

Philippine Interior Department Seeks Interpol Red Notice Against Zaldy Co

Interior Department leadership said officials plan to travel to France to coordinate with international law enforcement bodies on securing a red notice against fugitive businessman Zaldy Co.

Philippines Steps Up Repatriation of Overseas Workers Affected by Middle East Conflicts

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Philippine diplomatic missions are expanding repatriation efforts for vulnerable overseas Filipino workers affected by changing security conditions and labor disputes in Middle Eastern countries.

Visayas Power Grid Placed on Red Alert as Mindanao Enters Yellow Alert

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines issued a three-hour red alert for the Visayas and a yellow alert for Mindanao after unexpected power-plant outages reduced operating reserves.

Marcos Says Government Is Ready for First Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the national government is prepared to support safe, credible and peaceful voting in the inaugural parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

House Prosecutors Drop 15 Witnesses in Sara Duterte Confidential Funds Case

House prosecutors said they will no longer call 15 of the 27 witnesses initially planned for the first impeachment article, shortening their presentation on allegations that Vice President Sara Duterte misused confidential funds.

Philippine Prosecutors Ask ICC to Review Documents Linking Rodrigo Duterte to Davao Death Squads

State prosecutors have asked the International Criminal Court to examine newly gathered institutional records they say connect former President Rodrigo Duterte and enforcement networks to extrajudicial killings associated with the Davao ...

Philippine Senate Suspends Sara Duterte Impeachment Hearings to Process Financial Records

The Senate impeachment court paused proceedings for two days so prosecutors and the defense can organize and formally mark more than 1,800 bank, insurance and financial records ahead of hearings on unexplained wealth allegations against ...

Martin Romualdez Arrested on Plunder Charges at Medical Facility

Philippine law enforcement authorities executed an arrest warrant against political figure Martin Romualdez at a medical facility on plunder charges, escalating a high-level financial accountability investigation.

Laoag City Expands Barangay Emergency Vehicle Fleet

Laoag City has distributed new emergency response vehicles to barangays to strengthen local capacity for climate-related disasters and medical emergencies.

Philippine Transport Regulator Revokes License of Driver in Greenhills Road Rage Case

The Land Transportation Office permanently revoked the license of a driver involved in a widely publicized traffic confrontation in Greenhills as authorities step up enforcement against aggressive driving.

Two Killed in Daytime Ambush in Maguindanao del Sur

Two people were killed in an ambush in Paglat, underscoring continued localized violence and security challenges in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Marcos Urges Philippine Cities to Adopt Marikina Waste Management Model for Flood Control

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. encouraged local governments to replicate Marikina City’s waste-management and drainage-maintenance practices as part of efforts to reduce urban flooding.

Marcos Pledges State Support for Filipino Technology Startups

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on local inventors to develop scalable technologies for food security and climate resilience while pledging mentorship and regulatory sandbox support for domestic startups.

Philippine Government Says No AI Data Centers Approved Outside New Clark City

Malacañang said there are currently no active proposals for artificial intelligence data centers outside the Pax Silica zone in Tarlac, addressing concerns over environmental compliance and pressure on provincial power grids.

Philippine Travel Exchange Opens to Support International Tourism Recovery

The Tourism Promotions Board has opened the Philippine Travel Exchange, bringing international buyers together with domestic hospitality businesses to negotiate travel deals and support tourism investment.

Philippine Public Works Department Fires Senior Engineers After Fatal Drainage Accident

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon dismissed two senior engineers in Pampanga after a pedestrian died after falling into an unmarked drainage excavation, as the department tightens enforcement of construction safety standards.

Philippines Secures Three Million Flu Vaccines for Seniors and Frontline Workers

The Department of Health has procured three million influenza vaccines for senior citizens and frontline workers ahead of the peak respiratory illness season.

Philippine Education Commission Calls for Urgent Action on Rising Child Stunting

The Second Congressional Commission on Education has urged the National Nutrition Council to step up interventions against childhood stunting, warning that persistent malnutrition threatens children’s development and future productivity.

Philippine Lawmakers Consider 15,000-Peso Pay Increase for Public School Teachers

Lawmakers have begun considering an across-the-board 15,000-peso salary increase for public school teachers as the government seeks to address educator attrition and rising living costs.

Philippine National Police Reshuffles Six Brigadier Generals

The Philippine National Police has reassigned six brigadier generals across regional offices and specialized units in a senior command reorganization aimed at improving operations and internal discipline.

Philippine Ombudsman Warns France Over Potential Safe Haven for Political Fugitives

The Office of the Ombudsman is preparing diplomatic communication with Paris after intelligence reports indicated that political figures indicted in Philippine plunder cases may have sought refuge in French territories.

Marcos Expands Tertiary Education Support for Disadvantaged Filipino Students

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed amendments extending financial support for books, transport and daily expenses to eligible Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries attending public and qualified private vocational institut...

Philippine Senate Approves Five International Agreements on Legal, Aviation and Academic Cooperation

The Senate approved ratification of five international agreements, including mutual legal assistance treaties with India and accession to the Tokyo Convention on higher education, expanding the Philippines’ international legal and academ...

Philippine Statistics Authority Finds False and Deceased Identities Among Confidential Fund Payees

State statisticians identified aliases and names of deceased people among recipients of confidential and intelligence funds, intensifying calls in Congress for stronger transparency requirements in the next national budget.

Metro Manila Declares Leptospirosis Epidemic After Widespread Flooding

Philippine health authorities have declared a leptospirosis epidemic in Metro Manila and expanded hospital emergency capacity after monsoon flooding increased exposure to contaminated water across densely populated communities.

Philippines Finalizes First National AI Governance Framework

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the government plans to release its first artificial intelligence governance framework this month, covering the use of automated technologies in public infrastructure, healthcare an...

Philippine Telecom Groups Commit More Than $2.2 Billion to Digital Infrastructure

PLDT, Globe Telecom and Converge ICT have allocated more than $2.2 billion in capital spending this year to expand national fiber infrastructure and prepare networks for wider use of artificial intelligence technologies.

Philippine Exports Reach Record $54.9 Billion in First Seven Months

Philippine merchandise exports climbed to a record $54.9 billion during the first seven months of the year, supported by strong electronics and manufacturing shipments despite difficult global economic conditions.

Philippine Fuel Prices Surge by More Than Five Pesos Per Litre for Diesel

Diesel prices are rising by more than five pesos per litre and gasoline by four pesos, increasing costs for transport and logistics operators and raising the risk of higher prices for basic goods.

Philippine Peso Falls to 62.586 Per Dollar Near Record Lows

The Philippine peso closed at 62.586 against the U.S. dollar, approaching historic lows and increasing the risk of imported inflation as the central bank navigates regional currency volatility and changing U.S. interest-rate expectations.

Marcos Calls for Unity in Defending Philippine Maritime Rights in West Philippine Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to remain united in protecting the West Philippine Sea, reaffirming the government’s commitment to defend the country’s sovereign economic zones amid continued Chinese maritime pressure.