No less than House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has ordered the fast-tracking of the passage of a measure that would give a much-needed upgrade to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). This was revealed by Bulacan 6th district Rep. Salvador Pleyto, who on Monday, Nov. 3, led a...
Either it was intended for social media content or his personal campaign against illegal drugs, the online “Bring Me Challenge” initiated by a policeman assigned in Talisay City against drug users and pushers is not in the police operational procedure, according to acting Philippine National...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) expects to attract new investments from South Korean manufacturing and technology companies that have expressed interest in establishing operations within the country’s extensive network of ecozones. The PEZA, together with the Office of the Special...
“We will modernize our capabilities through training, technology and teamwork so no agent will fight today’s crimes with yesterday’s tools,” declared National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Officer-in-Charge Lito Magno. He said the NBI will advance the digital justice initiative to modernize...
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is confident of its legality and belief that there is no redundancy in its function following a petition filed before the Supreme Court (SC) that challenges its constitutionality and scope of authority. ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka on...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is urging the government to fully fund its mandates and programs, stressing that solving the country’s persistent literacy challenges requires financial support that matches the scope and cost of its growing responsibilities. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, in a...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Monday, Nov. 3, that it is slashing construction material costs and cracking down on overpricing and corruption in government projects, potentially saving up to ₱60-B in 2026. The move follows President Marcos ' directive for...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expects the recently launched Tatak Pinoy Strategy (TPS), the government’s 10-year national industrial roadmap, to make domestic manufacturing and local products globally competitive. Under Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 104 signed last week, President...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has filed a string of criminal cases that include sedition against at least 97 people allegedly participated and involved in the violent clash that erupted during the Sept. 21 protest action in Mendiola that left almost a hundred policemen injured. Police Col....
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday, Nov. 3, expressed the city government 's eagerness to find the perfect balance between sustaining the economy of Manila and preserving its rich history and culture as plans for the development of the long-awaited Halal Town and the major...
Awed by its scenic beauty, President Marcos is hoping to go back to Gyeongju, South Korea, and explore the coastal city as a "civilian." Gyeongju was the host city of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings which took place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. During a press conference with...
President Marcos is confident that the government will be able to craft “a good, clean budget” for next year as Congress continues its deliberations on the proposed national spending plan. “Even now, upon resumption of the budget hearings, marami nang nakita in both Houses, in both the House...
