Duterte Criticizes Marcos Over OFW Airport Absence

Vice President Sara Duterte criticized President Bongbong Marcos for not personally welcoming repatriated OFWs at the airport, citing his 'many shortcomings as President' during escalating Middle East tensions.

Zamboanga City Returns to 8-Hour Work Schedule

Zamboanga City Government has officially reverted to the traditional eight-hour work schedule from Monday to Friday, effective March 16, 2026, following a short-lived four-day workweek experiment.

NBI Facilitates Surrender of Three BIFF-DI Members

The National Bureau of Investigation facilitated the safe surrender of three members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and Dawlah Islamiyah in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, with high-powered firearms turned over.

Two NPA Rebels Surrender in General Santos City

Two New People's Army rebels surrendered to government authorities in General Santos City, turning over weapons and expressing a desire to return to lawful society under the E-CLIP program.

Comelec Confirms Automated System for 2028 Elections

The Commission on Elections has officially stated that the May 2028 national and local elections will continue using the automated election system, dismissing false claims about a return to manual voting.

Iloilo City Fuel Subsidy for PUV Drivers

Iloilo City Government offers fuel subsidy coupons to qualified PUV drivers to ease financial strain from Middle East tensions. Applications due March 23, 2026.

Philippines Cannot Send Warships to Hormuz Strait, Says Teodoro

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated the Philippines lacks the capability to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump's call for assistance amid Middle East tensions, citing risks to Filipino seafarers and OFWs.

Duterte Condemns Son's Photo Use in Political Propaganda

Vice President Sara Duterte has strongly condemned the unauthorized circulation of her minor son's photograph on social media for political purposes. She warned against involving children in political propaganda amid renewed scrutiny over her finances and

Davao City Celebrates Four Years Insurgency-Free

Davao City commemorates four years as an insurgency-free zone, highlighting peace initiatives, educational expansions, and livelihood programs that have transformed former conflict areas into hubs of sustainable development.

Bohol Police Chief Relieved Amid Viral Video Probe

Lt. Col. John Kareen Escober, chief of Tagbilaran City Police Station, has been relieved from duty effective March 16, 2026, as the Bohol Police Provincial Office investigates a viral social media video showing an alleged abduction.

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