Philippines Nation
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Missing mountaineers rescued
Two mountaineers from Metro Manila and their two guides have been rescued after they were reported missing for nearly 10 days in Solsona, Ilocos Norte.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800No water rate hike in Davao
The Davao City Water District has assured its consumers that it will not increase water rates amid ongoing fuel price spikes.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Monsoon may end tomorrow or on Monday
Cold winds brought by the northeast monsoon may have weakened as the amihan can be felt only in some parts of Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Kanlaon eruption affects 126,572 students
Up to 126,572 learners were affected by the disruption of classes following the moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island on Sunday, according to the Department of Education.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800San Juan trike drivers get aid
Listed tricycle drivers in San Juan yesterday received P5,000 in financial assistance, according to Mayor Francis Zamora.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800MMDA opens shower facilities for bikers
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority opened yesterday shower facilities in Pasig for bicycle riders.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800BFP officer-in-charge named
Following the preventive suspension of Bureau of Fire Protection chief Jesus Fernandez for alleged corruption, Chief Supt. Wilberto Rico Neil Kwan Tiu has been designated as officer-in-charge of the BFP.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800DILG: 911 hotline ready vs AI prank calls
The Unified 911 system can now detect and filter prank calls generated and automated by artificial intelligence, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Antipolo church declared national shrine
Cardinal Jose Advincula on Monday led a mass formally declaring the St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish in Antipolo City as a national shrine.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Dizon, Leni discuss infrastructure projects for Naga City
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon met yesterday with Naga Mayor Leni Robredo to discuss the implementation of priority infrastructure projects in the city including sidewalks and bicycle lanes.