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The Philippines News Agency, or PNA, serves as the official news service for the Philippines. It was founded in Manila on March 1, 1973, and is now based in Quezon City.

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DBM OKs release of P309M to build child centers in 103 villages

2 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP309 million for the construction of Child Development Centers (CDCs) in 103 barangays nationwide. The funding is sourced from the Local Government Support Fund – Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (LGSF-FA to LGUs) under the 2025 national budget, the DBM said in a news release Thursday. “Bilang pagsunod po sa direktiba ng ating Pangulong Ferdinand R.
DOTr to consult economic team on proposed P1 fare hike

2 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will consult the Marcos administration's economic managers regarding the proposed PHP1 provisional fare hike, Secretary Vince Dizon said Thursday, amid rising clamor from transport groups reeling from big-time fuel price hikes. In a Palace briefing, Dizon said the government is weighing the concerns of public utility drivers and operators while also protecting the riding public from additional burden. “Pag-uusapan po natin iyan, ‘no?
Marcos to PNP, PDEA: Ensure integrity of drug war from ops to disposal

2 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure the integrity of all anti-drug operations – from buy-busts to the proper disposal of seized narcotics – while intensifying efforts to curb the spread of illegal drugs in communities.
Gov’t, private sector push AI, jobs, student training upgrade

2 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – The government is ramping up efforts to boost job creation, student upskilling, and artificial intelligence (AI) integration in education. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. convened the Private Sector Advisory Council-Education and Jobs Sector Group (PSAC) in Malacañang on Wednesday to align strategies aimed at accelerating the country’s economic goals through workforce development and AI integration, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.
Marcos witnesses destruction of P9.4-B seized drugs

4 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – President Ferdinand R.
PH to host 2026 Asian cycling tilt at new Tagaytay Velodrome

4 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – The Philippines is set to host the 2026 Asian Track Cycling Championships, marking a major breakthrough for local sports with the inauguration of the country’s first International Cycling Union (UCI)-standard indoor Velodrome in Tagaytay City. Unveiled during Olympic Day on June 23, the Velodrome is now officially positioned as a premier venue for international cycling events, with the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) confirming it will stage the 2026 championships from March 25 to 31.
Gov’t readies fuel subsidy for PUVs, farmers, fisherfolk

4 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – The Philippine government is expediting efforts to roll out fuel subsidies to shield public utility drivers (PUVs), farmers, and fisherfolk from the impact of soaring fuel prices amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Department of Energy (DOE) Officer-in-Charge Sharon Garin said Tuesday the government is coordinating with relevant agencies to finalize the distribution of the subsidy programs. This comes after President Ferdinand R.
Marcos invites media to witness destruction of seized illegal drugs

4 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged the media to witness the destruction of billions worth of seized illegal drugs to ensure transparency and prevent them from slipping back into the black market.
PBBM: New drug war strategy effective, P62-B worth of shabu seized

4 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the administration’s campaign against illegal drugs is showing results with PHP62 billion worth of shabu seized in the last three years, sparing thousands of Filipinos from the grip of addiction and overdose.
DA not clueless vs. agri-smuggling; eyes enforcement power

5 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday slammed claims that the Department of Agriculture (DA) is “clueless” against agricultural smuggling, stressing that enforcement is not part of the agency’s primary mandate. He particularly criticized a report about “helplessness” in curbing illicit trade even as he seeks collaboration with the Philippine National Police (PNP) for enforcement.