Humid weather is starting to be felt nationwide as the dry season begins, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday.

Workers in the private sector in Bicol will receive this year an increase in their monthly pay, which will be given in two tranches, according to the Department of Labor and Employment.

A group of farmers from Mariveles, Bataan filed a complaint of land grabbing against former presidential spokesman Harry Roque and several others in connection with the transfer of ownership of parcels of land covered by the agrarian reform law.

The municipal governments of Balaoan, Bangar, Caba, Santol and Sudipen in this province have provided fuel subsidy to farmers, fisherfolk and tricycle drivers and operators to help them cope with the high cost of petroleum products.

A 15-year-old Grade 9 student who has been missing for nearly a week was found dead at a private compound in Barangay Santolan, Pasig on Monday.

The first phase of the EDSA rehabilitation is on track for completion by May, the Department of Public Works and Highways said yesterday.

Amid the global oil crisis, facilities of the Makati city government will operate using renewable energy sources.

Assorted types of illegal drugs valued at more than P4.56 billion were destroyed in Trece Martires, Cavite yesterday morning.

Illegal e-cigarettes and vape products valued at more than P1 billion have been confiscated in Navotas City.

Authorities arrested on Monday the gunman in the killing of retired police officer George Capistrano in Tondo, Manila.