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DILG Rolls Out Enhanced Child-Friendly Governance Assessment 2026

DILG calls on local governments to strengthen child protection programs as nationwide governance audit begins with higher standards.

NOrPPO Backs DILG’s New Public Drinking Prohibition Initiative

NOrPPO backs nationwide crackdown on public drinking as DILG launches Safer Cities initiative across the Philippines.

April 8, 2026
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Nationwide Thunderstorm Alert Issued by PAGASA for Today

PAGASA forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms nationwide. Flash floods possible during severe weather.

New Law Grants President Power to Cut Fuel Taxes When Oil Soars

President Marcos signed RA 12316 allowing suspension of fuel excise taxes when Dubai crude hits $80/barrel, with strict limits and transparency requirements.

Photo courtesy of National Council Against Child Labor/DOLE

DOLE Seeks Employer Representatives for Child Labor Council

Government opens nominations for employers sector representatives to National Council Against Child Labor with April 30 deadline.

Photo courtesy of Department of National Defense

DND Chief Calls on Filipinos to Choose Republic Over Easy Solutions

Defense Secretary Teodoro calls on Filipinos to choose the Republic over short-term gains during 84th Araw ng Kagitingan ceremony.

Photo courtesy of Tanjay City Mayor's Office

Tanjay: Extended Hours Set for Araw ng Kagitingan Week

Tanjay City employees work 11-hour shifts Monday-Wednesday to complete 40 hours despite two-day holiday break this week.

American Military Officer Freed in High-Risk Iran Rescue Op

A complex multi-aircraft operation involving hundreds of personnel successfully extracted a missing U.S. weapons officer from Iranian territory after days-long search.