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The Commission on Elections on Tuesday said the number of registered regular voters for the 2026 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections has increased to around 71 million, up from 68 million during the 2025 national and local polls, while registered SK voters reached 25 million.

Comelec says registered voters hit 71 million ahead of BSKE

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Sen. JV Ejercito on Tuesday admitted that the Senate is facing one of its “lowest moments” as persistent political infighting and public clashes among senators continue to damage the institution’s credibility, urging lawmakers to refocus on national issues and work together to restore public trust.

Ejercito urges Senate to restore public trust

7 hours ago

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Search and rescue operations continue for around 18 missing individuals after an under-construction nine-story building collapsed in Angeles City, with the DPWH saying an investigation into the cause of the incident will begin as authorities work to stabilize the site and assist affected families.

Search continues for missing workers in Angeles building collapse

25 May 2026

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Local hog raisers on Monday questioned the government’s decision to increase pork import allocations to 204,000 metric tons, saying there is no supply shortage or price spike to justify the move. Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura Chairman Rosendo So warned that cheaper imported pork could severely hurt local producers and called for greater consultation with stakeholders before implementing the policy.

Hog raisers question higher pork import quota

25 May 2026

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RACE against the outbreak Medical workers in full protective gear transport a patient at a hospital in Rwampara as the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles its latest Ebola outbreak, which the World Health Organization says has claimed 139 lives from nearly 600 probable cases, many in the conflict-hit and hard-to-reach Ituri province.

DoH: zero Phl Ebola case

23 May 2026

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FOR the Ofws The Department of Trade and Industry-Small Business Corporation and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the OFW Negosyo Fund Program, reinforcing government efforts to empower OFWs and their families through entrepreneurship and enterprise development. The MoA was sealed between (from left) SBCorp president Bobby Bastillo, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, and OWWA administrator Patricia Yvonne ‘PY’ Caunan. The partnership aims to expand access to financial assistance and business opportunities for OFWs, supporting their transition toward sustainable livelihood and long-term financial stability.

DTI: No order obliging MSMEs pay ads fine

23 May 2026

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The Department of Health on Saturday assured the public that the Philippines remains free of Ebola cases despite the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, saying the country is considered low risk and enhanced border screening measures are already in place for travelers from affected areas.

DOH says no Ebola case recorded in Philippines

23 May 2026

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Sen. Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV opposed a proposed Department of Trade and Industry order requiring businesses to secure permits before releasing advertisements, warning that the measure would add bureaucracy and financial burdens on MSMEs and online sellers already struggling with rising costs.

Aquino opposes proposed DTI ad permit requirement

23 May 2026

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No escape but hitchhike — Robin

No escape but hitchhike — Robin

22 May 2026

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