While the prices of 68 percent of the basic necessities and prime commodities monitored by the Department of Trade and Industry have remained stable, several manufacturers have already informed the agency of plans to raise prices. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

DTI warns consumers: Prices of some basic goods may increase

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MANILA — Filipino consumers may soon see slight price increases for some basic goods as manufacturers have begun seeking government approval for adjustments amid...
“The trumped-up charges filed against me form part of a nefarious design — to intimidate independent voices, to punish dissent, and to warn every senator that the price of asking hard questions could lead to personal damnation,” says Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.

Ombudsman seeks travel ban vs Marcoleta over P75-million ‘unconscionable gift’

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MANILA — The Office of the Ombudsman has moved to bar Senator Rodante Marcoleta from leaving the country after accusing him of unlawfully enriching...
Li Jiaying, Hong Kong’s first astronaut, waves while wearing a full white space. Li Jiaying considers the Shenzhou-23 mission a “rare chance”. REUTERS

First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission

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HONG KONG – A Hong Kong astronaut has been launched into space for the first time, aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft. Li Jiaying, a 43-year-old police...
New Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) director Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño unveils a four-point agenda centered on intensified police visibility, stronger anti-criminality measures, expanded community partnerships, and transparency through media engagement. “Sa ating rehiyon, patuloy nating isusulong ang adhikaing responsive, trusted, at transformative policing for safer Western Visayas… Ito ang main gabay sa bawat desisyon at bawat serbisyo ibabahagi natin sa publiko,” he says. Also in photo is PRO-6 chief Brigadier General Josefino Ligan. AJ PALCULLO/PN

‘VISIBILITY NOT ENOUGH’: New Western Visayas police director orders stronger community-based policing

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ILOILO City — Newly installed Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) director Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño has laid down a tougher anti-criminality agenda for Western...
Performers of Hubon Palayag of Buenavista showcased their winning performance during the Manggahan Festival 2026 Cultural Competition at the Guimaras Provincial Capitol Grounds on May 24. The tribe emerged as grand champion and also captured the awards for Best in Choreography, Best in Performance, and Best Theme and Concept, taking home a total cash prize of P1.5 million. IME SORNITO/PN

Hubon Palayag of Buenavista crowned champion in Manggahan Festival 2026 Cultural Competition

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GUIMARAS – Hubon Palayag of Buenavista emerged as the grand champion of the Manggahan Festival 2026 Cultural Competition, besting four other competing tribes during...
The National Commission of Senior Citizens reiterated that seniors who present the digital National Senior Citizens ID are entitled to a 20-percent discount and value-added tax exemption on covered goods and services, as well as perks in government services, assistance programs and priority accommodations in public and private establishments. COMPOSITE IMAGE: INQUIRER FILE / AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PHOTOS

OWNERS ENTITLED TO ALL BENEFITS UNDER LAW: Digital card for seniors ‘official, legitimate’ gov’t...

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MANILA — The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) has reminded its partners from both the public and private sectors to recognize and accept...
Vaccines, which are expensive to develop, are seen as key to ending the Ebola outbreak. GETTY IMAGES

Ebola outbreak in Congo poses massive challenges, warns nurse

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KINSHASA – The Ebola outbreak is posing massive challenges for medical aid organisations, a senior humanitarian official has said. Kate White, who is a programme...
Learners in Quezon City walk back home under extreme heat on March 3, 2025. The state weather bureau’s forecast heat index of up to 46 degrees Celsius prompted some local government units to cancel face-to-face classes on Monday. PNA

Iloilo heat index hits danger level; IPHO warns of possible heat stroke

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ILOILO — Heat index levels in Iloilo province and city have surged to the “danger” category, prompting the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) to...
Personnel from the Iloilo City General Services Office (GSO) deliver water to Barangay Calaparan, Arevalo district – one of 10 barangays in the city currently classified as critical water shortage hotspots. ILOILO CITY GSO PHOTO

Emergency water deliveries pushed in 10 critical shortage hotspot barangays

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ILOILO City — Ten barangays here have so far been classified as critical water shortage hotspots amid worsening dry conditions linked to an impending...
The Iloilo Provincial Health Office urges parents to make sure their children are fully immunized following the return of face-to-face classes. Photo shows the learners and teachers of Sohoton Elementary School in Barangay Sohoton, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo attending the first flag-raising ceremony for the school year 2025-2026, on June 16, 2025. SOHOTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHOTO

DepEd-6 braces for nearly 1 million learners as classes resume on June 8

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ILOILO City — The Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6 is preparing for the return of nearly one million learners for School Year 2026-2027,...
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