Marcos, Angara praise schools, partners behind PH’s PISA gains

Inquirer.net - Sep 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara led on Monday the national recognition of all those behind the Philippines’ historic gains in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). These included educators, learners, parents, local government leaders, and public and private partners. Attending the thanksgiving gathering at President Corazon

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Matibag confirms NBI raids on houses allegedly owned by Velascos

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raided houses in August supposedly owned by former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena, NBI Director Melvin Matibag confirmed on Tuesday. In an interview, Matibag said the NBI conducted the raid on Aug. 24 after receiving intelligence information about supposed illegal high-powered firearms

P3.3-M shabu seized, 8 arrested in Iloilo drug bust

Sep 29, 2026

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ILOILO CITY — Anti-narcotics operatives seized an estimated P3.37 million worth of suspected shabu and an illegal firearm in a major buy-bust operation that led to the arrest of eight individuals in Barangay Botongon, Estancia town, Iloilo on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 29. The joint operation, conducted at around 2:10 p.m., was launched by the Provincial

Isabela’s 2025 economic growth shows slowing down compared to year before

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ILAGAN, Isabela—Isabela province’s economy grew by 4.2 percent in 2025, which was slower than the 6.4-percent registered in 2024. The figure indicates a decrease of 2.2 percent. This is according to the 2025 Economic Performance of Isabela Report on Tuesday (September 29) at the Amphitheater at Isabela Provincial Capitol in Barangay Alibagu. Isabela’s Gross Domestic

Senate ratifies Philippine Geriatric Center Act for older adults

Sep 29, 2026

Senate ratifies Philippine Geriatric Center Act for older adults

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate ratified on Tuesday the bicameral conference committee report on establishing the National Specialty Center for Geriatric Health. Sponsored in the upper chamber by Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the committee report reconciles provisions of Senate Bill No. 1509 and the House Bill No. 6739 or the Philippine Geriatric Center (PGC) Act for

Eastern Samar people told to draw strength from Balangiga story

Sep 29, 2026

Eastern Samar people told to draw strength from Balangiga story

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House honors scout for ‘lifesaving courage’ in Tacloban school shooting

Sep 29, 2026

House honors scout for ‘lifesaving courage’ in Tacloban school shooting

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives adopted a congressional resolution on Tuesday posthumously honoring student and scout Chris Lorenz Fabian, praising his courage in shielding fellow students during a June school shooting in Tacloban City. Lawmakers passed by voice vote House Resolution No. 1464 to commend Fabian’s “extraordinary bravery” in securing the door of

P5.4-billion projects approved for Ilocos Region in 2028

Sep 29, 2026

P5.4-billion projects approved for Ilocos Region in 2028

CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The Regional Development Council in Ilocos Region (Region I) has approved 30 priority projects that has an estimated P5.497 billion in investment requirement for fiscal year 2028. La Union Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega, RDC chairperson, said the council endorsed projects aimed at strengthening key development sectors covering health, transport and connectivity,

Turkish Confectioner Hands Out Doughnuts to Honor the Dead

Sep 29, 2026

Turkish Confectioner Hands Out Doughnuts to Honor the Dead

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3 injured, 14 families affected by Baguio’s New Lucban fire

Sep 29, 2026

3 injured, 14 families affected by Baguio’s New Lucban fire

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BSP recognizes South Cotabato as ‘outstanding’ Mindanao partner

Sep 29, 2026

BSP recognizes South Cotabato as ‘outstanding’ Mindanao partner

KORONADAL CITY — The provincial government of South Cotabato was among six institutions in Mindanao recognized by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for their contributions to the central bank’s programs and advocacies. The recognition was given during the 2026 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony held in Davao City on Monday. Aside from South Cotabato,

Adiong: If Baste Duterte’s GenCorp claims true, VP put him in danger

Sep 29, 2026

Adiong: If Baste Duterte’s GenCorp claims true, VP put him in danger

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte may have been placed in a precarious position if his claim that he was unaware his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, had shares in a company that dealt with the local government is true, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said. Alonto Adiong said in

Counsel: Estrada to testify in his graft case; Hernandez will be hostile witness

Sep 29, 2026

Counsel: Estrada to testify in his graft case; Hernandez will be hostile witness

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada himself will testify in his graft case trial before the Sandiganbayan Second Division, his counsel told the court during the pretrial proceedings on Tuesday. Estrada’s graft case stemmed from his alleged conspiracy with former Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan to ensure the inclusion of flood control

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