Philippines Nation
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0800Gov't work, classes suspended from 1 p.m. in NCR, 16 provinces
Palace has suspended classes and government work by midday on Friday, Aug. 28.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:28:00 +08006 Aetas, including 3 minors, die as boat capsizes in Zambales
A pump boat capsized in Mapaneupe Lake in Zambales, killing six Aetas, including three children.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800P12.34 billion illegal drugs destroyed in Cavite
Up to 2.2 tons of various kinds of illegal substances with a combined value of P12.34 billion were destroyed in Trece Martires, Cavite yesterday.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +08003 raptors set free in Bulacan natural park
Three brahminy kites, locally known as lawin, were recently released by environment officials in the Biak-Na-Bato National Park in Bulacan.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Colombia-like stipend system eyed for decommissioned MILF members
he government is reassessing its socioeconomic assistance package for members of the decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as it considers a monthly stipend system similar to Colombia’s peace framework, Presidential Peace Adviser ...
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +08002 minors die in Batangas vehicular mishap
Two minors were killed while 11 others were injured in a vehicular accident involving a wing van truck and a passenger jeepney in this city on Wednesday.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Couple, grandson killed; 2 suspects arrested
An elderly couple and their grandson were killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire at their hut in Indang, Cavite on Tuesday.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Pulong dared to show proof of Davao flood projects
Malacañang yesterday dared Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte to show documents proving that the flood mitigation structures in his jurisdiction are real. The Palace issued the challenge after Duterte disputed a statement of the Off...
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800SC affirms DQ of Sultan Kudarat governor
The Supreme Court has canceled the certificate of candidacy of Sultan Kudarat Gov. Pax Ali Mangudadatu, disqualifying him from running in the 2022 general elections for lying about his residency.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800No crime wave in Makati – police
The Makati police yesterday dispelled rumors about a crime wave in the country’s financial capital following a robbery incident on Aug. 22.