Philippine News Agency

14/07/2025

Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido has called for a stronger regional security collaboration in the Indo-Pacific Region, noting the "crucial role" it plays in strengthening defense cooperation.

MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido has called for a stronger regional security collaboration in the Indo-Pacific Region, noting the "crucial role" it plays in strengthening defense cooperation. "These collaborative efforts will play a crucial role in strengthening defense…

14/07/2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday swore in Dave Gomez as acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office and Sharon Garin as secretary of the Department of Energy, expressing confidence that both officials will reinforce key government thrusts under his administration’s governance framework. Marcos emphasized the importance of effective communication and energy policy reforms as central to his administration’s goals.

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday swore in Dave Gomez as acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and Sharon Garin as secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), expressing confidence that both officials will reinforce key government thrusts under his…

14/07/2025

"These collaborative efforts will play a crucial role in strengthening defense relations and improving cooperation among allied and partner land forces in the broader Indo-Pacific Region," Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido said Monday.

MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido has called for a stronger regional security collaboration in the Indo-Pacific Region, noting the "crucial role" it plays in strengthening defense cooperation. "These collaborative efforts will play a crucial role in strengthening defense…

14/07/2025

ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGN. The Police Regional Office-Cordillera and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency lead the destruction of 30 tubular packs of dried ma*****na leaves with stalks and fruiting tops weighing approximately 30 kg and with a street value of PHP3.5 million at Camp Dangwa in La Trinidad, Benguet on Monday (July 14, 2025).

The contraband were confiscated on June 3 from an abandoned vehicle in Upper Wangal. | via Liza Agoot (Photos courtesy of PROCAR PIO)

14/07/2025

JUST IN: Energy Regulatory Commission Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta has submitted her “irrevocable resignation,” Malacañang confirms Monday (July 14, 2025). No further details are provided. | Darryl John Esguerra

14/07/2025

PANOORIN: Pagtalakay sa mahahalagang serbisyo ng pamahalaan at iba pang mga isyung pambayan, tutukan sa Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon | July 14, 2025

14/07/2025

Reelected Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday called on Filipinos to remain united in asserting the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, as the nation marked the ninth anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award that invalidated China’s sweeping claims in the region. He cited the need for vigilance against misinformation and urged Filipinos to honor the victory by remaining firm and united.

MANILA — Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday called on Filipinos to remain united in asserting the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, as the nation marked the ninth anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award that invalidated China’s sweeping claims in.....

14/07/2025

WATCH: Philippine National Police chief Police General Nicolas Torre III on Monday (July 14, 2025) says some of the recovered bones during the search at the Taal Lake last week were already brought to Camp Crame for forensic examination.

Torre also welcomed the decision of whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, alias “Totoy”, to file a complaint affidavit against police officers whom he claimed were involved in the case of missing sabungeros.

“We fully support it affirmation to start the ball rolling on the administrative side of the case (against involved cops),” said Torre. | Lloyd Caliwan

14/07/2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the groundbreaking and time capsule laying for the construction of the new Caticlan Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) at the Caticlan Airport in Aklan, hailing it as a major step in improving regional connectivity, tourism, and economic growth.

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the groundbreaking and time capsule laying for the construction of the new Caticlan Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) at the Caticlan Airport in Aklan, hailing it as a major step in improving regional connectivity, tourism, and economic…

14/07/2025

WATCH: Department of Agriculture - Philippines Undersecretary Genevieve Velicaria-Guevarra delivers her speech at the opening of the national competition and awarding of the Young Farmers Challenge on Monday (July 14, 2025).

"This is included in the priorities of President (Ferdinand R.) Marcos (Jr.) and the DA to strengthen our food systems and uplift our farmers.... through the Kadiwa ng Pangulo which brings fresh and affordable produce to the consumers, marami na rin kaming YFC na tinutulungan na ma-market nationwide," Velicaria said.

A total of 64 finalists from the 18 regions in the country are in Baguio City for the weeklong national judging of agricultural products and project entries in the 2025 YFC competition.

The projects are aimed at encouraging the young people to engage in agriculture taking an active part in farming, processing, development of agricultural technologies and agricultural safety and marketing. | Liza Agoot

14/07/2025

Commuters and motorists shield themselves from the rain in Quezon City on Monday morning (July 14, 2025). Moderate to heavy rainshowers brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat) are forecast to dampen Metro Manila, the state weather bureau said. | PNA photos by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler

14/07/2025

NEW PCO, DOE CHIEFS. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. administers the oaths of office to Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez and Energy Secretary Sharon Garin in separate ceremonies at Malacañan Palace on Monday (July 14, 2025). | Darryl John Esguerra 📸 PCO