MANILA, Philippines — Since the success of Quezon City, Metro Manila’s largest local government unit, relies on strong barangays, its officials should keep strengthening their communities through “honest, responsive, and compassionate leadership.” House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” stressed that message in his address on Monday evening during the 31st Quezon City Barangay Day Celebration at the Grand

A court found 15 men guilty of coordinating a series of suicide bombings in hotels and churches, which killed more than 300 people.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) thanked the House of Representatives for approving its proposed P975.96 billion budget for 2027, which accounts for 13.55 percent of the P7.2-trillion national budget. “We deeply appreciate the House of Representatives’ strong commitment to education and the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in advancing the

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano accused the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) of “selective justice” in enforcing rules on reclamation projects. He questioned why the PRA issued a cease-and-desist order against a project in Taguig but not the Laguna Lake Shore Road Network (LLRN). “Ongoing now is a massive [Department of Public Works and

LUCENA CITY — The iconic floating bamboo rafts, or “balsa,” of Lian town in Batangas, are being developed as a local tourist attraction through a sustainable tourism training program launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT)  in Region IV-A and the municipal government. The “Sustainable Balsa Tourism Development” training program, which runs from Sept. 21

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman said their fact-finding probe on the so-called “ghost internet” in the government free WiFi program will center around the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).  DICT, for its part, said it welcomes the anti-graft body’s inquiry, noting that it maintains a policy of zero tolerance against

MANILA, Philippines — The late Batanes Rep. Ciriaco Gato was able to leave a positive impact on legislation as he brought to the House of Representatives a perspective that comes from a caring physician. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III made the statement on Tuesday as the chamber condoles with the family of Gato, who died

CALUMPIT, Bulacan — Residents of this flood-prone Bulacan town marched in the streets over the weekend to demand full transparency as public works crews proceed with flood control infrastructure that were tied to anomalies last year.  Zul Kifli Magat, spokesperson of the movement Tindig Calumpitenyo, led a 1,500-strong rally on Sunday (September 20); marking the

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Agusan del Sur 2nd District Rep. Adolph Edward Plaza is pushing for a nationwide soil strategy to boost agriculture through state universities and colleges (SUCs). Plaza brought together agriculture officials, scientists, and academic leaders at the Batasang Pambansa complex on Tuesday to explore a collaborative framework that would link

“Schools have gay people, too!” That was the message of support from a teacher in a booklet published ahead of the launch of the Sexual Minorities Committee of the Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union (KTU). On March 1, the committee became the union’s first-ever body dedicated to sexual minorities. It brings together LGBTQ+ teachers and teachers who support them. Their shared hope is that LGBTQ+ students will encounter at least one teacher who supports them during their years at school. On the evening of Sept. 14, The Hankook Ilbo spoke by phone with “Mo,” the committee’s inaugural chairperson, who uses a pseudonym as an activist. Schools ask about gender every day Mo is a 13-year veteran elementary school teacher. At the first staff meeting held at the school where Mo currently works, Mo proposed eliminating a numbering system that divides students by gender. Under the system, the 30 students in a class are divided into boys and girls, with boys assigned numbers starting with 1 and girls from 16, in alphabetical order. The students are then divided into “boys’ team

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. During the Chuseok holiday, families and relatives who have not seen one another for a long time often greet each other with warm words and questions about their lives. But what may seem like a harmless remark to one person can unexpectedly hurt another or add to their stress. Family members may feel comfortable asking personal questions that they would hesitate to ask others because of their close relationship. To avoid lingering hurt feelings after the holiday, it may be worth thinking not only about what to say this Chuseok, but also about what not to say. Avoid questions that are difficult to answer Questions about marriage, employment and education are among the most common topics to avoid during holiday gatherings. Questions such as “Are you seeing anyone?” “Why haven't you found a job yet?” or “Which university are you planning to attend?” can put pressure on people, especially when the issues are beyond their immediate control or are things they may already be struggling with. Questions about having children should be treated

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Security measures have been heightened across schools in Bukidnon’s 20 municipalities and two cities following a recent shooting rampage in South Cotabato that left three dead and six injured. Capt. Shiela Joy Jangad, Bukidnon Provincial Police Office spokesperson, told the Inquirer on Tuesday afternoon that police increased visibility in various campuses.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday reminded gun owners to exercise extra caution in securing their firearms following a series of school shooting incidents that left several people dead and injured. On Sept. 18, at least three students were killed in a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato. One of the fatalities was

Japan’s prime minister met with President Trump to discuss China’s economic and security pressure while also seeking to de-escalate tensions with Beijing.

MANILA, Philippines — An aviation security personnel lost his job for P5,000. Stating that integrity is non-negotiable in public office, the Supreme Court’s (SC) Second Division through Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen said it did not find any reversible error on the part of the Court of Appeals in affirming the findings of the National

MANILA, Philippines — Detained Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Tuesday explained the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC)’s silence over his imprisonment, saying that the Church’s lack of reaction or comment must not be construed as “indifference, weakness, or diminished resolve.” According to the senator, “the INC is under no obligation to publicly react to, or even comment

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang believes the Office of the Ombudsman’s investigation on the alleged “ghost internet” scheme should go on. The scam reportedly involves the free Wi-Fi projects of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Palace press officer Claire Castro on Tuesday said all those responsible for any misuse of public funds must be

MANILA, Philippines — A motorcycle rider was arrested for allegedly fleeing a police checkpoint and later found carrying an unlicensed firearm and live ammunition in Las Piñas City, according to the Southern Police District (SPD).  The SPD identified the suspect as alias “Romel,” a 31-year-old male residing in Barangay CAA, Las Piñas City.  READ: 3

MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez on Tuesday said the government is continuing efforts to ease the impact of rising fuel prices amid woes in the transportation sector.  READ: OIL PRICE WATCH as of Sept. 22, 2026 Lopez said that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s hearing on the pending fare hike

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday maintained that no one is above the law amid questions over Vice President Sara Duterte’s business interests. The Palace’s remarks came after Securities and Exchange Commission records showed that Duterte remained a director and shareholder of a private company after assuming office in 2022. READ: SEC records: Sara Duterte stayed

The fishing town of Nemuro depends on Russia for trade. But it’s also leading a fight to win back islands seized by Moscow in World War II.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday said it cannot yet commit to a fare increase for public utility vehicles, as well as provincial and city bus operators, amid the continued rise in fuel prices. Citing Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the government is exploring other measures to help drivers and transport

MANILA, Philippines – Forty percent of farmers are not listed in the government’s database for agricultural workers, Pampanga Rep. Anna York Bondoc said on Tuesday, urging them to register to qualify for government assistance amid rising fuel costs. Bondoc, who is defending the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) spending plan for next year, said that the

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Transforming a century-old mat weaving tradition into a sustainable, eco-friendly enterprise, the second-class municipality of Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur, is positioning itself as the Regional Natural Dyeing Hub in the Zamboanga Peninsula. Through a strategic convergence between the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Kumalarang and national government agencies, local

MANILA, Philippines — The Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2 is on a limited operation basis after lightning struck and severed a catenary wire at the Antipolo Station on Tuesday afternoon, the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) announced. In an advisory, the LRTA said that train operations are temporarily limited between Recto Station and Santolan

LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Health has raised a Code Blue alert in the Bicol region amid a 19-percent increase in dengue cases, with the hospital bed occupancy rate exceeding capacity. The regional health office recorded 2,167 dengue cases from Jan. 1 to Sept. 5, up 19 percent from the same period last year,

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has been quizzed why it had to reiterate a memorandum that students’ participation in Pride Month activities is not mandatory, when joining events has always been on a voluntary basis. At the House of Representatives’ plenary discussions on DepEd’s proposed budget for 2027, Akbayan party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña asked

CALAPAN CITY — Government agencies and the municipal government of Lubang are pursuing conservation efforts to protect the historic Cabra Lighthouse at Cabra Island by cataloging and documenting artifacts and other objects found at the site. Members of the Joint Technical and Monitoring Committee (JTMC) recently participated in the lighthouse’s joint inventory and documentation for

Amid the incessant fuel price hikes, several bus operators have been forced to reduce their number of trips to avoid operating at a loss.

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — In the wake of school violence erupting across the country, including the September 18 shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, the Mimaropa police have improved school-oriented policing.  The regional police set up 9,319 Police Assistance Desks in schools, deployed 4,071 personnel tasked to handle school-related activities, and