Manila: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded another minor phreatic eruption in Taal Volcano on Thursday.

The eruption was recorded at 12:39 p.m. and has produced 2,400-meter-high plume. Phivolcs also recorded a …

Manila: Senate Finance Committee chairperson Grace Poe on Thursday said committee hearings on the proposed PHP6.352 trillion national budget for 2025 will be wrapped up on Oct. 18 in time for a short All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day break.

This, af…

Manila: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is committed to ensuring the prompt release of rice shipments at the Manila International Container Port (MICP), addressing concerns over potential delays in the supply chain.

In a statement, Customs Commissioner B…

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started an online application and issuance of excavation permits in three regions, as part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push to digitize government services.

DPWH Secretary Manu…

Manila: Agriculture chief Francsico Tiu Laurel Jr. remained hopeful on Thursday about the continuous drop in retail prices of rice with the reduced tariff on imported rice.

This came after the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) said retail prices of ri…

Manila: Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla has recognized employees and retirees who have faithfully served the government under the Department of Justice (DOJ) during its 127th founding anniversary.

A total of 63 employees and personnel have been given…

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that it will recall police escorts who have relatives running in the May 2025 elections back to their respective units.

PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said this is part of efforts to shield p…