In a statement on Wednesday, LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II said the hearings are in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to strike a balance between the welfare of commuters and those in the transport sector.... Read full article
Citing the actual 10-year population growth trend in the country’s Summer Capital from 2016 to 2025, BWD General Manager Salvador Royeca, in a report, said they are projecting an annual increase of at least 2 percent in the city’s population.... Read full article
Governor Nilo Demerey Jr., who led the inauguration of the facilities, said the projects symbolize the collective vision for a cleaner environment, a safer community, and a stronger agricultural sector.... Read full article
Magno thanked the administration for placing Mindanao at the center of national development, describing it as a genuine partnership between local communities and the national government.... Read full article
Based on Labor Advisory 01-2026, Feb. 17, 2026 is a non-working holiday nationwide, thus employees who reported for work will be entitled to an additional 30 percent of basic wage for the first eight hours of duty.... Read full article
Governor Mujiv Hataman said the 160-kilowatt system supplies 24/7 power to all offices at the center, with excess capacity for the soon-to-be-completed provincial board building and gymnasium.... Read full article
Some areas will experience rains due to two prevailing weather systems on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
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The DFA also noted that describing the issue as being solely “up to the DFA” does not fully capture the inter-agency effort required, which includes joint action among concerned government offices.... Read full article
The statement emphasized the importance of maritime freedom, underscoring support for preserving freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce, and other lawful uses of the sea for all nations.... Read full article
Its units across multiple regions also successfully dismantled drug supply lines with the recovery of illegal drugs worth over PHP94 million, and intercepted smuggled cigarettes valued at more than PHP25 million during the period.... Read full article