Philippines

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Philippine Courier

DPWH seeks charges vs Romualdez, 86 others in flood control probe

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recommended the filing of cases against 87 individuals allegedly involved in the flood control...

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Philippine Courier

MMDA, sleep health organization launch drowsy driving campaign ahead of holidays

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine (PSSM) on Wednesday launch an awareness campaign to prevent drowsy driving-related accidents...

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Philippine Courier

Bicameral panel finalizes 2026 Philippine budget

By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, reporter Philippine lawmakers reconciled disagreeing provisions of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, concluding Congress’ review of a process...

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OFW Today

Wholesale price growth of NCR building materials steady in December

Price growth of bulk construction materials in the National Capital Region (NCR) steadied in December, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday....

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OFW Today

Philippines unveils ‘big bold reforms’ to shore up investor confidence

By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter The Philippine government on Friday pledged “big bold reforms” that are aimed at restoring investor trust as...

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OFW Today

PHL orders Grok AI ban

The Philippines has ordered the ban of Grok, the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by X.AI Corp. (xAI), owned by Elon Musk...

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OFW Today

PHIVOLCS warns of possible Kanlaon lahars amid Storm Ada

Several communities near Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island are advised to prepare for possible lahars due to heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Nokaen,...

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OFW Today

Globe brings Starlink direct-to-cell technology in PHL

GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. has partnered with Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring its direct-to-cell satellite services in the Philippines, making the country the first...

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Philippine Courier

Pope Leo XIV voices concern over renewed fighting in eastern Congo, urges dialogue

Religion Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the Angelus on Dec. 14, 2025. / Credit:...

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Philippine Courier

With special permission, prisoners travel to Rome for the jubilee

Religion Pope Leo XIV presides at the jubilee Mass for prisoners on Dec. 14, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Dec...