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Authorities flag 'illegal' DSWD cash aid payout in Davao del Norte days before BSKE

The Department of Social Welfare and Development allegedly conducted an “illegal closed-door” distribution of cash aid in Asuncion, Davao del Norte two days before last year's barangay elections, with residents from a different town supposedly posing as beneficiaries, the governor of the province told a Senate committee hearing on Tuesday.

DFA: Replacement crew needed for release of 18 Filipino seafarers onboard ship seized by Iran

The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the manning agency of the 18 Filipino seafarers onboard St. Nikolas is looking for a replacement crew to facilitate their possible release.

Comelec confident of fewer automated machine failures in 2025 midterm polls – exec

A Commission on Elections (Comelec) official said the poll body is confident there will be fewer machine failures during the 2025 midterm polls with the entry of new automated counting machines (ACMs).

DFA: Two Filipinos arrested for alleged abandonment of couple’s corpses in Tokyo

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that two Filipinos have been arrested in connection with the case of a couple whose bodies were found in their home in Tokyo.

PH, Vietnam to sign maritime cooperation deal before month ends – PCG

The Philippines and Vietnam are expected to sign an agreement upgrading cooperation between their coast guards when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits the neighboring country next week.