Beijing's Foreign Ministry vehemently opposed plans by Manila's government to construct a permanent structure within the West Philippine Sea to shelter Filipino fisherfolk, calling the move as "inconsistent with international law."

Injuries due to pyrotechnic devices continue to rack up days ahead of the New Year festivities, with survivors already breaching the 100 mark.

Transport groups Piston and Manibela started their "joint tigil-pasada" this Thursday to protest the impending loss of livelihood for thousands of jeepney and UV Express workers starting January 2024.

Philippine embassies in various parts of the Middle East cautioned Filipinos abroad to steer clear from public gatherings and protests in connection with the war between Israel and Palestinian militants due to "safety concerns."

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured more than 10,000 overseas Filipino workers left jobless by the 2015 economic crisis in the Middle East that they will be paid by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia "soon."

Progressive transport group PISTON came to the aid of their fellow jeepney drivers and operators facing threats from the state.

PAGASA reported on Saturday that Jenny has intensified into a tropical storm as it threatens the extreme Northern Luzon and northeastern mainland Cagayan with a possible landfall.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development said that the P15,000 worth of assistance for rice retailers affected by the recent price ceilings on regular and well-milled rice might be increased soon.

A task force led by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is warning that making bomb threats could lead to up to 17 years in prison, following a recent incident in a Metro Manila railway system.