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China Urges Philippines to Stop Maritime 'Provocations' in West Philippine Sea
Beijing escalates rhetoric amid renewed tensions; Manila and Washington respond with calls to uphold international law

PNP Reports Peaceful Holy Week with 7.20% Crime Reduction
No major incidents recorded nationwide during major religious observances, authorities confirm

Philippine Red Cross Treats Over 7,000 Patients During Holy Week 2026 Operations
Massive medical deployment across the country continues as agencies brace for peak Lenten travel rush

PNP Reports Peaceful Good Friday Observance Across the Philippines
Authorities credit full deployment and cooperation among Filipinos for quiet Holy Week

PCG: Around 300K Inbound, Outbound Passengers Traveled During Good Friday
Coast Guard monitors massive port traffic as Filipinos observe Holy Week traditions across the country

PNP Records 37 Drowning Deaths Amid Holy Week Travel Rush
Authorities urge vigilance as Central Luzon provinces report majority of incidents; safety campaigns intensify nationwide

LTFRB OKs 10% Yanson Bus Discount for Holy Week
Regulator grants bus company's request to provide financial relief for travelers during the Lenten season

Visita Iglesia: Should You Visit 7 or 14 Churches This Holy Week?
Filipino Catholics weigh tradition versus personal devotion in one of the most sacred Holy Week practices

DOJ Grants Visa Relief for Foreigners Stranded by Middle East Crisis Until May 1
Department Order No. 159 allows affected foreign nationals to extend stays in Philippines despite expired visas

PNP: 740 Personnel Faced Administrative Sanctions from January to March 2026
Nearly one-third of sanctioned police officers dismissed from service in first quarter disciplinary actions

PNP Seizes Over P2 Billion in Smuggled Cigarettes in First Quarter 2026
Nationwide crackdown on illegal tobacco trade yields historic haul as authorities intensify anti-smuggling operations

Two Philippine Cities Make UN's Top 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste List
Iloilo City and San Fernando, Pampanga earn global recognition for groundbreaking waste management innovations, joining an elite group of just 20 cities worldwide

A Beginner's Guide to Philippine Government Acronyms Every Filipino Should Know
From AFP to PAGCOR: Understanding the abbreviations that shape Philippine governance, policy, and public services

SSS Eyes Loan Moratorium and Penalty Condonation to Ease Members' Financial Burden
Social Security System explores new relief measures as economic pressures continue to squeeze Filipino workers and their families

Philippines Gets First Government-Dprocured Diesel Shipment as Energy Security Concerns Mount
DOE confirms 22.58 million liters arrival, but 1.04 million barrels more expected next week amid tight global supply