Philippines Nation
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0800LGUs take center stage in push for universal healthcare
Making universal health care work in barangays, cities, and provinces still requires reliable funding, sound health data and effective systems.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Kagawad nabbed for drugs
An incumbent barangay kagawad was arrested in an anti-narcotics operation in this town on Tuesday.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +08004 bomb experts surrender in Maguindanao
Four alleged bomb experts of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters surrendered to the military in Maguindanao del Sur on Tuesday.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800PPA sees 1.93 million sea travelers on Undas
Up to 1.93 million people are expected to travel by sea from Oct. 27 to Nov. 5, to spend All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in the provinces, according to the Philippine Ports Authority.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +080026 more anomalous flood projects probed
The National Bureau of Investigation is probing 26 additional flood control projects, mostly in Mindanao, for alleged irregularities.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Suspect in murder of Batangas village chief arrested
A suspect in the murder of a barangay captain in Sto. Tomas, Batangas was arrested in San Jose town on Tuesday night.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Liza visits Bilibid
First Lady Liza Marcos visited the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) on Tuesday and witnessed the release of 43 prisoners under the “Bilis Laya” program.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Revilla to Sandigan: Junk malversation rap
Former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. is seeking the dismissal for lack of evidence of his malversation case before the Sandiganbayan Third Division.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +08002 drug traffickers get life terms
Two people have been sentenced to life in prison by the Pasay and Parañaque courts.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +08002,419 MMDA personnel deployed for Undas
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will deploy 2,419 MMDA personnel from Oct. 24 to Nov. 3 to manage traffic and provide public assistance during Undas.