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Aftershocks of Cebu Earthquake May Last for a Month -PHIVOLCS
Tremors following the recent magnitude 6.9 quake in Cebu and nearby provinces may persist for a week or even a month according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

JC Castro
Oct 2


Dormant Underwater Fault, Root of Severe Cebu Earthquake
A 400-year-dormant offshore fault caused the tragic quake in Cebu and nearby provinces on 30 September 2025, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

JC Castro
Oct 1


DPWH Budget Gets Refined in Two Weeks
The Department of Public Works and Highways and Department of Budget and Management have agreed to conduct the review of the DPWH’s 2026 budget within two weeks time.

JC Castro
Sep 3


Government Freezes Rice Importation
The Philippines temporarily shut its doors to regular and well-milled rice sourced abroad beginning on 01 September 2025 “to enable the domestic market to absorb the local supply, stabilize prices, and help Filipino farmers sell their ‘palay’ at a fair and reasonable price.”

JC Castro
Sep 2


Government Has Enough Funds for Disaster Response -DBM
The Department of Budget and Management has assured the public that the government has enough funds to address the needs of typhoon-hit areas across the country.

JC Castro
Jul 24


Manila Cleanup Drive Rolls
Cleanup operations in various streets across Philippine capital city Manila began today, 30 June 2025, hours before mayor-elect Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso sits as the locality’s top official at 12:00 noon.

JC Castro
Jun 30


Fixing the Public to Electric Vehicles Use, a Legislative Call -DOE
The Department of Energy stated that obliging the public to shift from petrol-powered cars to electric vehicles falls on the discretion of the Congress.

JC Castro
Jun 28


Iran’s Nukes Sites, Obliterated -Trump
US president Donald Trump, during his speech at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands on 25 June 2025 Philippine time, confirmed the complete destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities after American military’s precision assault launched four days ago.

JC Castro
Jun 26


31 O.F.W.s Return from Middle East, Receive Various PH Gov’t Aid
31 O.F.W.s from the Middle East came home on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 consequent to, among others, the persisting political and military tension in the area; the recently-concluded 12-day missile exchanges involving Israel, Iran, and the United States; and the renewed Israeli assault to Palestine.

JC Castro
Jun 26


Trump, Frustrated at Israel, Iran over Early Violation of Ceasefire
US president Donald Trump expressed his disappointment at Israel and Iran for mutually breaking the ceasefire he designed to put an end to the destructive, escalating war between the two military powers.

JC Castro
Jun 25


Oil Cost Goes Up Incrementally -DOE
The Department of Energy announced that fuel companies have agreed to implement their respective petrol price hike gradually in a bid to cushion adverse economic impact to Filipinos.

JC Castro
Jun 24


Ceasefire between Israel, Iran, Now On
Missile launchers of both Israeli military and Iranian armed forces are now cooling off following the effectivity of ceasefire between the two warring nations, initiated by the US under President Donald Trump.

JC Castro
Jun 24


US Steps into Israel-Iran War, Executes "Midnight Hammer"
The US has engaged in the Israel-versus-Iran missile exchanges—the biggest escalation thus far in the nearly two-week-old aerial battle between the two military-might nations—as the American government conducted a surprise, deliberate, precise strike against three major nuclear facilities in Iran on Saturday, 21 June 2025.

JC Castro
Jun 24


Philippines, Highly Proficient at English, Second Most English-proficient in Asia
Filipinos utilize English with high proficiency, the second most skilled nation in Asia and 22nd worldwide as regards English use . . . .

JC Castro
Nov 30, 2024


DTI Offers Special Loan to Typhoon-hit Enterprises
Mindful of the bad days businesses confront after the onslaught of typhoons, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) offers a special . .

JC Castro
Oct 30, 2024


Release of Year-end Bonus, Cash Gift of Gov’t Employees, Now Earlier than Nov. 15
Government employees can now expect the early receipt of their year-end bonus and cash gift following the Department of Budget and . . . .

JC Castro
Oct 26, 2024


Another Tropical Storm to Hit Philippines after Kristine
Fresh from the whip and torrential downpour brought about by severe tropical storm Kristine, the Philippines may face another round of . . .

JC Castro
Oct 26, 2024


National Government Cuts Debt by Php139.79 Billion as of August 2024
National government debt shrank to Php15.55 trillion by the end of August 2024, representing a 0.9% or Php139.79-billion decrease . . . .

JC Castro
Oct 6, 2024


40 Pinoy MSMEs Rolled at OTOP Bazaar
40 Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) held the spotlight as they showcased their remarkable products to the public . . .

JC Castro
Aug 24, 2024


Government Employees to Enjoy Pay Hike, Medical Allowance
Government employees welcome the weekend with good news as the Office of the President on Friday, 02 August 2024 signed an executive order

JC Castro
Aug 3, 2024


Proposed 2025 PH national budget, submitted to lower house
The Department of Budget and Management officially submitted its proposed 2025 national budget to the House of Representatives at Romualdez

JC Castro
Jul 29, 2024


A Quick Look at the Aftermath of Carina, Southwest Monsoon in PH
As super typhoon Carina left the Philippines on 25 July 2024, Metro Manila strives to bounce back from the aftermath of the typhoon and its

JC Castro
Jul 28, 2024


493 MSMEs equipped with biz skills at National MSME Summit 2024
A total of 493 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) gained practical, timely knowledge to grow and succeed in business at the...

JC Castro
Jul 20, 2024


Infrastructure, a component of the Philippine food system -NEDA
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan underscored infrastructure as an integral part of the Phil

JC Castro
Jul 14, 2024


Responses to food, agricultural challenges, presented at 46th Annual Scientific Meeting
Concrete steps to crack food and agricultural problems in the Philippines emerged on the first day of the 46th Annual Scientific Meeting...

JC Castro
Jul 10, 2024


Filipino Artistry, Creativity Shine at Likhaan Fair
Filipino artistry and creativity stepped into the limelight as Likhaan Fair rolled in Quezon City, Philippines on Saturday, 22 June 2024.

JC Castro
Jun 23, 2024
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