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DA monitoring ‘looming food crisis’ 

The Department of Agriculture said Wednesday, May 18, that it is monitoring the looming food crisis in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine war, and the continuing oil price hike.

PAGASA declares onset of rainy season

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has declared the onset of the rainy season in the country on Wednesday, May 18. In a statement, the weather bureau said the...

PNP: No election-related incident involving media

There are no recorded election-related incidents involving the media during the recently held national and local polls, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday, May 18.

Tourists now welcome in Batanes as restrictions ease

The Province of Batanes, one of the country’s top tourist destinations, is gradually opening its borders to welcome visitors beginning May 15 this year.

PCG places 5 buoys carrying PH flag in WPS

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully placed navigational buoys  in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, May 18.

DOH OKs 2nd booster dose for senior citizens, health workers

The Department of Health (DOH) has approved on Wednesday, May 18, the administration of a second booster dose COVID-19 vaccine for the elderly and frontline health workers.

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