Month: August 2026

Rains to Persist as Habagat Intensifies Across Western Philippines

Rains to Persist as Habagat Intensifies Across Western Philippines

grantforddetabali August 8, 2026

By el Amigo MANILA, Philippines — Rainy weather will remain a major concern in several parts of...

DENR expands Bukidnon rattan gene bank to boost local furniture, handicraft industry

DENR expands Bukidnon rattan gene bank to boost local furniture, handicraft industry

grantforddetabali August 8, 2026

By Tracy Cabrera DILIMAN, Quezon City — In support of the Marcos Jr. administration’s push to create...

ECOP BACKS OFF: NO MORE PETITIONS AGAINST P85 NCR WAGE HIKE

ECOP BACKS OFF: NO MORE PETITIONS AGAINST P85 NCR WAGE HIKE

grantforddetabali August 8, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (Ecop) has ended its opposition...

DFA Denounces Anti-China Casket Display, Affirms Duty to Protect Foreign Nationals

DFA Denounces Anti-China Casket Display, Affirms Duty to Protect Foreign Nationals

grantforddetabali August 8, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday strongly denounced the...

Legarda Confirms Medical Leave, Rejects Link Between Overseas Trip and P10-B Solar Probe

Legarda Confirms Medical Leave, Rejects Link Between Overseas Trip and P10-B Solar Probe

grantforddetabali August 8, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Friday acknowledged taking an official medical leave...

PH, Australia Slam China’s Dangerous Acts in West Philippine Sea

PH, Australia Slam China’s Dangerous Acts in West Philippine Sea

grantforddetabali August 8, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Australia on Friday condemned China’s continued aggression in...

LTFRB Deploys ‘Mystery Riders’ in Bold Offensive Against Illegal PUVs; Cash Rewards Await Successful Informants

LTFRB Deploys ‘Mystery Riders’ in Bold Offensive Against Illegal PUVs; Cash Rewards Await Successful Informants

grantforddetabali August 8, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in...

LTO Brings Down Taxi Driver in Viral Tourist Scam; Vehicle Impounded, Operator Hit With Multiple Violations

LTO Brings Down Taxi Driver in Viral Tourist Scam; Vehicle Impounded, Operator Hit With Multiple Violations

grantforddetabali August 8, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — In a swift crackdown against abusive public transport operators, the Land Transportation...

Romualdez Fires Back at Remulla, Says Recanting Witnesses Expose ‘Collapsed’ Case

Romualdez Fires Back at Remulla, Says Recanting Witnesses Expose ‘Collapsed’ Case

grantforddetabali August 8, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Friday strongly denied allegations by Ombudsman...

Remulla Accuses Romualdez Camp of Witness Tampering, Says ‘Maleta’ Case Remains Ironclad

Remulla Accuses Romualdez Camp of Witness Tampering, Says ‘Maleta’ Case Remains Ironclad

grantforddetabali August 8, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday publicly accused the camp of Leyte...