The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is advancing the expansion of Clark International Airport, entering the design phase for a second runway aimed at solidifying the terminal’s position as a primary logistics hub for Central Luzon. In a statement on Monday, April 27, BCDA said...
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) announced on Monday, April 27, that it will stage coordinated Labor Day protests nationwide on May 1, citing low wages, rising prices, and global conflicts as key issues fueling unrest. Partnering with All Workers Unity and Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, KMU will lead a march...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) commemorates its 79th anniversary steadfast in fulfilling its developmental mandate ─ remaining a strong and financially stable government financial institution fully capable of supporting the socio-economic agenda of President Ferdinand R....
SPEAKING OUT In the span of a single week, the Filipino nation has been confronted with headlines that cut to the core of our collective conscience: the International Criminal Court confirming charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte, the overwhelming public sentiment favoring an...
The national government has ordered state agencies to implement sweeping austerity measures, including a 20 percent cut in operational costs and the suspension of major infrastructure projects, to shore up funding as a deepening Middle East conflict threatens the nation’s energy security. Budget...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. remains upbeat that the Philippines can clinch a coveted ‘A’ credit rating within the Marcos administration’s term, provided external pressures subside. “That’s still possible,” Remolona told reporters last week when asked...
The Philippines is following through with its push for more a adaptive, responsive, and cost-efficient regional engagement under the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) by hosting a fully virtual gathering for Southeast Asia’s women lawmakers on Monday, April 27. The event—the 5th Meeting...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, April 26 downplayed the possibility of a military-backed “people power revolution” amid the controversies involving President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Lacson, a former Philippine...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Sunday, April 26, he is preparing a Chairman 's Progress Report on the anomalous flood control projects to pave the way for the resumption of hearings. Lacson, who is also chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee, said he is keen on...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in 13 municipalities and cities in the country. Through separate proclamations, Marcos declared the holidays allowing residents to celebrate their local festivals and anniversaries. Under Proclamation No. 1224, signed on April 20, the President...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) kicked off their climate-resilient housing program dubbed Luntiang Bukas with Western Visayas region as the pilot area on Friday. DENR Secretary Juan...
Senator Imee Marcos has filed a measure seeking to move the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to October 2027, noting that the election this year will fall exactly on All Souls’ Day. Marcos said passage of the bill into law would help Filipinos bear with the cost...
