House of Representatives Approves Bill to Extend PRC License Validity to Five Years
"Philippine professionals to get a break: Licenses extended to five years, cutting red tape."
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PNP Reports 16% Drop in Crime Under Safer Cities Program
The PNP reports a 15.99% drop in focus crimes nationwide in the 43 days since the Safer Cities Initiative launched on April 6, 2026.
Army Receives Donated Mobile Medical Labs for Troops in the Field
The Philippine Army received new Mobile Medical Laboratories at Fort Bonifacio on May 20, 2026, donated through the First Lady's Lab for All Program.
Philippine Army Gets Mobile Medical Labs for Field Units
The Philippine Army received new Mobile Medical Laboratories at Fort Bonifacio on May 20, 2026, donated through the First Lady's Lab for All Program.
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Global Economic Currents Push Term Deposit Yields Higher Amid Robust Demand
Philippines defies market logic: Central bank raises deposit rates despite soaring demand.
PAGASA: Isolated Thunderstorms Expected Across the Philippines — Wednesday, May 20, 2026
PAGASA forecasts isolated thunderstorms nationwide. Visayas, MIMAROPA, and Bicol may experience flash floods or landslides. Stay updated with official PAGASA advisories.
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Philippine House Panel Advances Bill Barring Officials' Relatives From Bidding
Philippines aims to ban relatives of officials from profiting off government contracts.
Dumaguete: ₱2.185-Billion Loan Hearings Set May 19–21
Dumaguete's Sangguniang Panlungsod holds three-day public hearings May 19–21 on a ₱2.185-billion loan for a new public market and City Hall extension.
AFP's 10ID Launches 9-Day Inter-Agency Defense Exercise
The 10th Infantry Division opened a nine-day inter-agency defense and civil defense exercise in Mati City, Davao Oriental on May 16, 2026.
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House Backs 5-Year Professional ID Validity, Easing Burden on Millions
"Filipino professionals to gain time and money as licenses extend to 5 years."
Negros Oriental: Rain Showers, Thunderstorms Possible - PAGASA — Saturday, May 16, 2026
PAGASA forecasts partly cloudy skies with rain showers or thunderstorms for Negros Oriental. Light to moderate winds expected.
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Joint Probe Begins After Gunfire Erupts at Philippine Senate Complex
"30 shots fired in Philippine Senate amid ICC arrest warrant for 'war on drugs' enforcer."
PAGASA: Isolated Thunderstorms Possible Across the Philippines — Friday, May 15, 2026
PAGASA forecasts isolated thunderstorms for the Philippines. Metro Manila and the rest of the country should prepare for possible flash floods and landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Four Indo-Pacific Armies Hold Multi-Domain War Drills in Nueva Ecija
Troops from four nations sharpen multi-domain operations skills at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija under Exercise Salaknib's JPMRC-X, running May 8–20, 2026.
Philippine, US, Australian, Japanese Armies Train in MDO Drills
Troops from four nations sharpen multi-domain operations skills at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija under Exercise Salaknib's JPMRC-X, running May 8–20, 2026.
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Philippine Senate Rocked by Gunfire Scare, Lockdown Imposed
"Gunfire rocks Philippine Senate amid political turmoil and international arrest warrant."