Nation

The reported number of dengue cases in the Philippines has increased by 83% with 65,190 cases reported from January 1 to July 2, compared to the 35,715 during the same period last year.

Datu Montawal town in Maguindanao has been placed under a state of calamity due to massive flooding in its 11 villages, affecting some 5,200 families.

Pampanga, the country's culinary capital, has been recognized as among the world's "unsung food destinations," according to a travel magazine.

A new cave was discovered in the town of Sta. Maria, Laguna, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said.

Many areas in the country will experience rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat and a low pressure area (LPA), the weather bureau said on Tuesday, July 19.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is eyeing for the reconciliation of the unofficial terminated negotiations between China and the Philippines to fund the three big railway projects in the country, as well as a public-private partnership (PPP).