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Manila: Commuters will enjoy free rides at the Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit Lines 1 (LRT-1) and 2 (LRT-2) from April 30 to May 3 in celebration of Labor Day. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced this initiative, aiming to honor Filipino workers and facilitate easier commuting during the Labor Day holiday. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos stated that this gesture serves as a recognition of the sacrifices and contributions made by the workers to both the economy and society as a whole. In a video message shared on social media, he emphasized the importance

Leyte: The Philippine Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade is intensifying its vigilance in 12 areas across Leyte and Samar provinces, identified as election hotspots, ahead of the 2025 national and local elections. Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, the commander of the 802nd Infantry Brigade, emphasized the ongoing collaboration with the Philippine National Police to ensure the security of the May 12 midterm elections. According to Philippines News Agency, a substantial number of government troops have been deployed to safeguard areas categorized under yellow and orange classifications. The yellow category includes regions with a history of election-related incidents and potential employment of private

Manila: The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) on Tuesday said its operatives seized PHP45.4 million worth of smuggled cigarettes under the government’s intensified operations against economic sabotage and illicit trade of commercial products across the country. According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG Director Maj. Gen. Nicolas D Torre III stated that the three-day operation under Oplan Mega Shopper from April 22 to 24 in Davao, Zamboanga, Cagayan Province, and Bulacan led to the arrest of six individuals. On April 22, the CIDG Davao City Field Unit, in coordination with the Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) and the

Manila: A great majority of Filipinos plan to travel locally this year, indicating a ‘promising’ performance for the Philippines’ domestic tourism, a study by travel booking service firm Klook revealed. According to Philippines News Agency, the firm’s 2025 Travel Pulse showed that 98.5 percent of Filipinos are looking to travel domestically in 2025 while 56.3 percent said they plan to travel abroad. Klook’s General Manager for Philippines and Thailand, Michelle Ho, said this signals that Filipinos are becoming ‘smarter and more intentional with their money’ and that travel remains resilient even amid fears of a global economic slowdown. Ho noted

Manila: As the country grapples with escalating electricity costs and mounting climate threats, the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) and advocacy group Alpas Pinas have advocated for a transition to nuclear energy and the revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). According to Philippines News Agency, during a media briefing, PNRI Director Carlo Arcilla emphasized the benefits of nuclear energy. Arcilla highlighted that nuclear energy is exponentially more potent than fossil fuels such as natural gas, gasoline, and coal. He pointed out two main factors: energy density and capacity factor, which make nuclear a viable energy source. Arcilla urged