Labor Department Releases May 2026 Holiday Pay Guidelines
Department of Labor and Employment reminds employers of mandatory holiday pay calculations and regional minimum wage rates for Labor Day 2026.
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Over 1,000 PNP Officers Face Disciplinary Action in First Quarter
Over 1,000 PNP personnel face administrative charges in first quarter of 2026, marking significant increase in internal accountability efforts.
Manila-Based US Embassy Warns Americans of NPA Combat Zones
US Embassy warns Americans to avoid NPA areas after April 19 clash killed two US citizens in operations across Leyte, Mindoro, Negros, Samar.
Transmission Line Failure Plunges Southern Negros Oriental Into Darkness
Major transmission line failure affects Bacong, Dauin, Zamboanguita, and Siaton areas since early Friday morning.
Weather Bureau: Scattered rains hit southern Philippines
PAGASA forecasts scattered rains for parts of Mindanao while most of the Philippines expects partly cloudy skies with isolated showers.
Record P2.185B Infrastructure Borrowing Gets Swift CDC Nod
City Development Council approved historic P2.185-billion borrowing package for public market and city hall projects in 27-minute meeting with no questions recorded.
Rep. Janice Degamo Joins 53 Lawmakers Supporting VP Duterte Impeachment
Negros Oriental Rep. Janice Degamo among 53 lawmakers finding probable cause in VP Sara Duterte impeachment complaints.
Social Media Pioneer Friendster Stages Philippine Comeback
Social network that dominated Filipino millennials in 2000s relaunches as iOS-only app with face-to-face friend adding requirement.
Transport Firm Ordered to Cover Full Bridge Repair Costs After Fire
DPWH orders LS8 Tourist Transport Corp to shoulder all costs for repairing EDSA-Ortigas Interchange after April 24 bus fire damaged bridge structure.
Philippine-US Forces Conduct Joint Air Defense Drills in Zambales
Philippine Air Force’s 960th Air and Missile Defense Wing conducted integrated air defense exercises with US forces in Zambales from April 26-29.
