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...
President Marcos said government work will not stop despite the ongoing energy crisis, stressing that public service must continue across all sectors. “Kahit mabigat ang krisis natin sa enerhiya, ang trabaho ng gobyerno ay hindi maaaring doon lang tumigil (Even if the energy crisis is heavy, the...
House members under the Committee on Justice appears to be just days away from recommending to plenary the second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte in as many years. Meanwhile, the Senate leadership has a "forthwith" attitude when it comes subjecting the Vice President to an impeachment...
Senator Risa Hontiveros says she is "preparing" and "seriously considering" running for the presidency in the 2028 elections as former vice president and current Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo has already announced her decision not to seek the country’s highest post. "Naghahanda ako at dahil sinabi...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said Malacañang will comply with the Supreme Court’s directive to comment on a petition seeking the disclosure of President Marcos’ health condition. Recto, in an interview on Friday, April 24, confirmed that the government is preparing its response following...
