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Manila Water's service connections swell to 1,223,835 in 1H 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Committed to delivering quality water services to more households in the East Zone of Metro Manila and Rizal, Manila Water expanded its water coverage with 14,501 new service connections in the first half of 2026. This expansion benefited 14,149 residential customers and 352 commercial and industrial accounts. In June alone, the water company
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House OKs on 2nd reading PAL's 50-year franchise extension
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Monday approved on second reading a bill renewing the Philippine Airlines' (PAL) legislative franchise for 50 years, ahead of its expiry in 2028. In a voice vote, lawmakers approved on voice vote House Bill No. 10545, which seeks to extend PAL's franchise to operate as the flag
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Police probe online threats against Surigao del Sur high school
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police on Monday launched a deeper probe into an alleged online threat against Jacinto P. Elpa National High School in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. Col. Jeffrey Lawrence Mauricio, director of the Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (SDSPPO), said they deployed police personnel to secure the school and
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Senators push community-based approach to school safety
MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Monday pushed for a community-based approach to school safety as an alternative to live-shooter attack drills in schools, citing concerns over the drills' possible impact on students. During Monday's Senate session, Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano brought the floor's attention to the planned nationwide live-shooter attack drill, which the Department
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PNP honors Pagadian intel chief who died in buy-bust operation
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday honored Police Major Aiman Khuzaimah Pantaran, the intelligence chief of the Pagadian City Police, who died in a shootout with suspected illegal firearms dealers. "On behalf of the men and women of the Philippine National Police, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of
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Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur opens community college
KUMALARANG, Zamboanga del Sur — The local government unit (LGU) here inaugurated the Kumalarang Community College (KCC) on Monday, Aug. 24, marking a milestone in the town's pursuit of accessible higher education for its youth. Mayor Ruel Molina said the initiative was born out of the closure of the extension campus of JH Cerilles State
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PCSO generates P32.68B from major lottery games in 1st sem of 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) reported on Monday that it generated around P32.68 billion from its major games in the first semester of this year. This number, according to PCSO Corporate Planning Department Manager Anna Liza Inciong, is higher compared to the P31.89 billion generated in the first semester last year
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Hontiveros highlights need for complete treatment in eliminating TB
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros stressed that in eliminating tuberculosis (TB), screening is not enough, pointing out that they need to receive treatment that they should complete after their diagnosis. "This is not simply an issue of screening or medication. The problem is that far too many Filipinos are still falling through the gaps
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Baguio water sources see rising turbidity due to incessant rains
BAGUIO CITY — Heavy monsoon rains and rising turbidity in several spring sources have prompted the Baguio Water District (BWD) to call for stronger protection of watersheds that sustain the city's water supply. In a statement on Monday, Aug. 24, the BWD said several spring sources, including those in the Buyog and Busol watersheds and
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QC to set up urban farming site at QCU
MANILA, Philippines – The Quezon City government is partnering with Agrigaia Tech Co. to establish an urban farming demonstration site at the Quezon City University (QCU), with women set to lead the initiative as part of the city's efforts to strengthen food security. The city government and Agrigaia Tech Co. formalized the partnership through a
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No jackpot winners in Aug. 24 PCSO lotto draws
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws on Monday, Aug. 24, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was 51-41-18-54-12-27 for a jackpot of ₱153.07 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. READ: Lotto Results Today August 24, 2026 The
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DA urges farmers, fishers to prepare as Obet intensifies 'habagat'
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) urged farmers and fishers to take precautionary measures as Typhoon Obet enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The weather system, while not expected to make landfall, is seen to intensify the southwest monsoon, or "habagat," over parts of the country. In an advisory issued on Monday,
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Dy bill on right to adequate food among measures consolidated by House
MANILA, Philippines — A bill filed by Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III seeking to institutionalize the right to adequate food was among six measures consolidated Monday by a House subcommittee as lawmakers moved to strengthen the country's framework for fighting hunger and ensuring food security. Dy's bill was among the six House bills consolidated bythe
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Tongol: Minor inconsistencies can strengthen witness credibility
MANILA, Philippines – Minor inconsistencies in testimonies strengthen a witness' credibility, Senate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Reginald Tongol said Monday. During Monday's impeachment trial, senator-judges and the House prosecution panel flagged the repetitive answers of hostile witness Gina Acosta, Vice President Sara Duterte's former special disbursing officer. Speaking in general terms, Tongol cited Supreme Court
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Prosecution panel still gauging whether to present Lachica
MANILA, Philippines — Despite the name of Col. Raymund Dante Lachica, former head of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG), being mentioned a lot of times during Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, the prosecution panel is still gauging whether it will present the military officer. During a press briefing after the trial
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Tinio appeals for 'reasonable' budgeting for agencies
MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Monday appealed for "reasonable" budgeting for agencies as he criticized the P1.5 billion in confidential funds (CF) allocated to the Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2025. During the House committee on appropriations' 2027 budget hearing for the agency, Tinio pointed out how the CF ballooned
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