NLEX expands EV charging network

GMA Network - Nov 13, 2026

NLEX Corporation has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging network along its expressways, giving motorists more options to recharge while traveling between Metro Manila and Central Luzon.

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BIR’s Ligon eyes 5-year overhaul of IT systems

Nov 13, 2026

BIR’s Ligon eyes 5-year overhaul of IT systems

MANILA, Philippines — The newly appointed Commissioner Rolando Ligon plans to accelerate the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) digital modernization program with a multi-year overhaul of its core information technology systems. In a statement a day after Ligon’s appointment, the BIR said the new commissioner plans to initiate a five-year program to upgrade its computer infrastructure

DOST pushes ‘future-proof’ startups, regional innovation in Butuan

Nov 13, 2026

DOST pushes ‘future-proof’ startups, regional innovation in Butuan

BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte — Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. has challenged local startups, universities, and local governments to move beyond simply launching new ventures and focus instead on scaling up, commercializing research, and building “future-proof” enterprises. Delivering the keynote message at the 10th National Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Summit at the

PDEA destroys P37.7M worth of dangerous drugs in Eastern Visayas

Nov 13, 2026

PDEA destroys P37.7M worth of dangerous drugs in Eastern Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Eastern Visayas destroyed more than 5.5 kilograms of dangerous drugs, with an estimated street value of P37.7 million, during a destruction activity held on Thursday, November 12, at Heaven’s Gateway Chapel in Campetik, Palo, Leyte. The activity involved the destruction of confiscated drug evidence and

Technical assessment underway at SM Cebu Arena after LANY concert cancellation

Nov 13, 2026

Technical assessment underway at SM Cebu Arena after LANY concert cancellation

LANY. Image: Courtesy of Live Nation Philippines CEBU CITY, Philippines — Further technical assessments and maintenance works are underway at SM Seaside Cebu Arena following the cancellation of American pop-rock band LANY’s sold-out concert due to structural safety concerns.  Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival on Friday, Nov. 13, confirmed that the concert was called off

PH warned against Japan-backed energy investments

Nov 13, 2026

PH warned against Japan-backed energy investments

MANILA, Philippines — Over 30 civil society groups across Asia warned that Japan’s $10-billion energy financing drive for Southeast Asian economies could deepen the Philippines’ reliance on fossil fuels despite efforts to accelerate renewables buildout. The organizations said on Friday that pushing for further tie-ups with Japan could make Filipino consumers more vulnerable to oil

Authorities recover improvised bomb in Maguindanao del Sur road

Nov 13, 2026

Authorities recover improvised bomb in Maguindanao del Sur road

COTABATO CITY – Police authorities recovered an improvised bomb left along the roadside in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao del Sur on Friday, Nov. 13. Colonel John Mangahis, Maguindanao del Sur police director, said the Shariff Aguak municipal police station was alerted by a concerned resident who noticed the unattended package. Police personnel were then dispatched

Bohol mayors ask DBM to amend basis for LGU workers’ yearend incentive

Nov 13, 2026

Bohol mayors ask DBM to amend basis for LGU workers’ yearend incentive

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP)-Bohol Chapter has asked the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to remove a requirement for local government units (LGUs) to have obligated at least 75 percent of their annual development fund as of September 30 to qualify for the 2026 Collective Negotiation Agreement

Alert level 3: New lava dome spotted inside Mayon crater

Nov 13, 2026

Alert level 3: New lava dome spotted inside Mayon crater

LEGAZPI CITY — A new lava dome has been spotted inside the summit crater of Mayon Volcano, prompting warnings of possible renewed volcanic activity, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Friday, Nov. 13. The dome was first observed Friday morning through a close-up camera monitoring system at the Mayon Volcano Observatory. “Lava

NBI to provide assistance in Quiboloy’s potential extradition

Nov 13, 2026

NBI to provide assistance in Quiboloy’s potential extradition

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will provide the “necessary assistance” in the potential extradition of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy. According to the NBI, the assistance to be provided by the agency will depend on the instructions of the Department of Justice (DOJ). READ: Extradition warrant, HDO issued

Police pursuing leads in Zamboanga City slay of Basilan judge

Nov 13, 2026

Police pursuing leads in Zamboanga City slay of Basilan judge

ZAMBOANGA CITY — A police special task group is pursuing leads and gathering forensic evidence in the fatal ambush of a Basilan-based judge who was gunned down while heading to the port here on Thursday, a regional police official said. Lt. Col. Shellamie Chang, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office 9 (PRO 9), said the

US-China Board of Trade holds first meeting days before Trump-Xi summit

Nov 13, 2026

US-China Board of Trade holds first meeting days before Trump-Xi summit

The United States and China held the inaugural meeting of their bilateral Board of Trade on Friday, just days before US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Shenzhen. “Today, the Office of the US Trade Representative, alongside the @USTreasury, held the first official US-China Board of Trade meeting with our Chinese counterparts,” the US Trade Representative (USTR) said on social media. “The Trump Administration looks forward to continuing our engagement with China...

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