President Marcos has asked senators and congressmen to prioritize the passage of four proposed legislative measures, including the Anti-dynasty bill and Party-list System Reform Act. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro announced on Tuesday, Dec. 9, that Marcos has...
Pag-IBIG Fund received the Best Sustainability Initiatives Award at the 2025 Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) Awards Ceremony held Monday, Dec. 1, in Parañaque City. The award recognizes the agency’s efforts to integrate sustainability values and responsible practices across its programs,...
The P60 billion that must be returned to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) as per the Supreme Court (SC) must not be sourced from assets or kickbacks to be recovered from those involved in the flood control projects corruption scandal. House Deputy Speaker Iloilo 1st district...
Sarah Discaya may be arrested this week, following the expected issuance of a warrant of arrest against her over a "ghost" flood control project, President Marcos said. In a video report, Marcos announced that the arrest warrant against Discaya is expected to be out this week, and will soon be...
The Senate will continue to pursue the proposed creation of the Independent People’s Commission (IPC) despite Malacañang apparent lack of interest in it. "Yes we will [pursue the bill]," Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III told reporters on Monday, Dec. 8. "They have yet to study it...
Branding Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Bojie" Dy III as the leader that the House of Representatives needs, a total of 39 congressmen have expressed their continued support for him as House Speaker through a manifesto. Leading the signatories to this manifesto was Bacolod City lone district...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. Luigi Villafuerte is hoping for the imminent relaxation of Republic Act (RA) No.1405 or the “Secrecy of Bank Deposits” law, following the recent approval by the House Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries of a consolidated bill easing the law 's...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is tightening its watch on foreign-led underground gaming groups after a recent raid in Taguig City revealed an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) operation masquerading as a business process outsourcing (BPO) company. Acting PNP Chief, Police...
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque advised Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to chain himself to the Supreme Court as he claimed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued a warrant for the latter’s arrest. In a series of Facebook posts on late Sunday, Dec. 7 (Manila...
President Marcos marked the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with a call for moral clarity in public life, urging Filipinos—and especially those in government—to begin every national undertaking “with truth, humility, and compassion” to rebuild public trust. In a message released by...
The House of Representatives was one step ahead of the Supreme Court (SC) regarding the questioned transfer of ₱60 billion from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to the national treasury. Deputy Majority Leader Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong had this to say...
A national soil testing program would help solve the Philippine’s rice crisis and ensure long-term food security in light of the rising prices of rice, reduced farm productivity and increasing pressure on domestic supply, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said. The senator made the remark while...
