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Philippine removes 250,000 fake overseas job posts
by Christine Boton - October 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines has worked with social media platforms Meta and TikTok to remove about 250,000 online posts advertising fraudulent overseas jobs, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said.
COC filing for Batanes special poll ends today
by Christine Boton - October 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Filing of certificates of candidacy for a special election in the lone legislative district of Batanes will end today, according to the Commission on Elections.
13,138 voters logged for Batanes special poll
by Christine Boton - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections  has recorded 13,138 registered voters for a special election that will be conducted in the lone congressional district of Batanes on Nov. 28.
Voters warned vs fake news on BSKE
by Christine Boton - October 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Voters must be wary of a fake news circulating on social media claiming that special barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections will be conducted nationwide on Nov. 28.
June Aster owner probed for labor law violations
by Christine Boton - October 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Labor and Employment is investigating the owner and operator of the ferry M/V June Aster for possible violations of labor and occupational safety regulations.
DOH monitoring Russia outbreak
by Christine Boton - October 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Health is closely monitoring developments in Russia involving the death of a laboratory technician at a plague research institute, as well as recommendations from the World Health Organization...
Isabela politician disqualified over failure to file SOCEs
by Christine Boton - October 7, 2026 - 12:00am
A politician from Isabela has been disqualified from seeking an elective post for failing to submit his statements of contributions and expenditures for two consecutive elections.
PRC: Philippines has 6,337 new civil engineers
by Christine Boton - October 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Up to 6,337 examinees passed the September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission announced over the weekend.
DMW prepares criminal, civil cases over Germany bus crash
by Christine Boton - October 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is preparing criminal and civil charges against two drivers and the Milan-based operator of a bus that crashed in Bavaria, Germany, killing two Filipinos and injuring 31 ...
Naga plebiscite set November 21 despite BSKE suspension
by Christine Boton - October 1, 2026 - 12:00am
A plebiscite for the conversion of Naga into a highly urbanized city will be conducted on Nov. 21 despite disruptions caused by the postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, according to the...
Comelec prepared to comply with SC ruling on BSKE
by Christine Boton - September 30, 2026 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections is operationally and financially prepared to abide by any Supreme Court order pertaining to the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, following a legal challenge mounted at...
P42 wage hike approved for Central Visayas
by Christine Boton - September 28, 2026 - 12:00am
At least 337,476 private sector workers in Central Visayas will receive an increase of P42 in their daily minimum wage after the National Wages and Productivity Commission affirmed the region’s latest wage...
Special poll set for vacant Batanes congressional seat
by Christine Boton - September 26, 2026 - 12:00am
A special election will be conducted in Batanes on Nov. 28 to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives following the death of Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr., according to the Commission on Elections.
PSA: Bangsamoro polls random manual audit 99.9% accurate
by Christine Boton - September 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The Random Manual Audit conducted for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary election yielded an overall accuracy rate of 99.99561 percent, based on the results from all 21 BARMM sample...
40 Philippine seafarers safe after Singapore Strait collision
by Christine Boton - September 25, 2026 - 12:00am
About 40 Filipino seafarers on Panama-flagged bulk carrier First Margaux were confirmed safe after it collided with a China-registered fishing vessel in the Singapore Strait.
Marcos asked: Veto BSKE postponement
by Christine Boton - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has urged President Marcos to veto the enrolled bill postponing the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) to November 2028, citing a legal defect arising from what he...
Comelec to Congress: Fast-track anti-dynasty law
by Christine Boton - September 21, 2026 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is urging Congress to fast-track the passage of an Anti-Political Dynasty Law so it can be enacted in time for the filing of certificates of candidacy for the 2028 election...
Comelec names 8 BARMM sectoral representatives
by Christine Boton - September 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections has announced the winning political parties and sectoral representatives in the first parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), completing...
Remains of 2 Pinoys killed in Hormuz arrive in Philippines
by Christine Boton - September 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The remains of two Filipino seafarers who were killed after their vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz arrived in Manila on Sept. 11, the Department of Migrant Workers said.
Ex-Comelec chair Abas tagged in vote-buying
by Christine Boton - September 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered its former chairperson Sheriff Abas to explain a social media post allegedly showing vote-buying involving his candidacy as Cotabato congressman ahead of the 2026...
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