PNP to reinforce tough accountability rules for service weapons

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday vowed to strengthen accountability measures among its personnel to prevent children and other unauthorized persons from gaining access to service weapons. He directed commanders nationwide to remind all...

PH logs lowest poverty incidence at 9.7% in 2025

By Priam Nepomuceno | Philippine News Agency The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) on Friday said the Philippines recorded its lowest-ever poverty incidence of 9.7% in 2025, achieving the single-digit target under the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) three years ahead...

DBM releases P27.4B for continued medical aid to indigent Filipinos

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced Friday the release of around P27.4 billion to continue the implementation of the government’s Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) Program. The DBM said...

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DepEd sets nationwide active-threat drill on Aug. 25

By Wilnard Bacelonia | Philippine News Agency Schools across the country will simultaneously test how quickly they can respond, evacuate, and reunite students with their families during an active human-induced threat on Aug. 25, as the Department of Education (DepEd) applies lessons...