MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda called out the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday for its alleged failure to present a clear response to help farmers suffering from rotting harvests and nearly half of small fishers in Luzon having to suspend operations amid rising oil prices and soaring costs of basic commodities. In a statement,

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and police dismantled a suspected drug den and arrested four individuals in Calamba City, Laguna, on Thursday afternoon, April 9. In a report posted by PDEA Calabarzon on its social media page, authorities said the operation was carried out at around 3:24 p.m.

TACLOBAN CITY — A major fire struck the commercial district in Naval town, the capital of Biliran province, at around 12:02 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the local fire office. The blaze, which escalated to a fourth alarm, gutted the two-story Naval Mall and affected

  SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A total of 8,888 tricycle drivers and operators across the Caraga region received P5,000 each in cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga on Wednesday, the agency said. The initiative is part of the government’s immediate response to help sectors most

COTABATO CITY – Anti-narcotics agents backed by police arrested on Wednesday, April 8, a Malaysian national and his local contact during an anti-drug operation in Tawi-Tawi that also resulted in the recovery of P3.4 million worth of suspected shabu. The Malaysian, Mohammad Bin Sabdani, 45, of Sabah, was arrested with a Filipina identified as Nashra

PCSO announces the Super Lotto 6/49 results and reminders for today, April 9, 2026 (Thursday) at 9 PM. Jackpot prize now Php 25M!

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Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the Oukitel G7 The Oukitel G7 was officially announced in the second quarter of 2026. The budget smartphone is fueled with Li-Po 10600 mAh battery. It is available in colors like Purple, Black, and Green. Body & Display: It comes with a screen size of ... Read more

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Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Surigao del Sur, April 9, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.3 magnitude quake in Surigao del Sur today, April 9, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous 5.7 magnitude quake that struck Sultan Kudarat, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute of ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines — “Chinese forces” on Thursday afternoon fired flares at an unarmed Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aircraft patrolling the West Philippine Sea, in what an official called “a clear and deliberate act of bullying.” Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said the incident occurred at Panganiban (Mischief) Reef and

BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform-Negros Island Region (DAR-NIR) is promoting the bike-to-work program for the daily commute of its officials and staff. DAR-NIR Director Lucrecia Taberna led the launch of “Padyak to Work” (Pedal to Work) on Thursday at North Capitol Road here as a strategy to reduce fuel reliance and boost physical