There are few crimes more devastating than corruption—crimes that silently bleed a nation dry. The recent revelation by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto that the Philippines could have secured an A- credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, if not for the corruption-riddled flood control budget, is a...
Citing possible injustice to public school teachers, ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio said Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo "Wick" Veloso ought to be investigated by the lower chamber"immediately". This, as Tinio pointed to allegations...
The newly-signed law converting the Baao Community College (BCC) into the Rinconada State College (RSC) in Camarines Sur hits home in a good way for the province 's 5th district congressman, Migz Villafuerte. The BCC was established by the late Government Reorganization Minister Luis...
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Tourism led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco opened the Cordillera leg of the Philippine Experience Program (PEP): Culture, Heritage, and Arts Caravan here on Friday. With Frasco were ambassadors, tourism associations, tour operators, media representatives, and...
Malacañang made an assurance that President Marcos will take appropriate action on the issues surrounding the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), including the reported P8.8-billion loss in investments. The allegations will not be ignored by the President, Palace Press Officer and...
The Swedish government’s grant of $1.3 million for the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) railway project under the Luzon Economic Corridor underscores the strengthened cooperation between Sweden and the Philippines, its ambassador said. The Swedish Embassy in Manila, in a statement on Wednesday,...
The presence of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) alone in the West Philippine Sea brings hope to Filipino fishermen who constantly encounter uncertainties in their livelihood, President Marcos said. In his speech during the celebration of the 124th anniversary of PCG on Thursday, Oct. 23, Marcos...
Officials from the local government of Paombong, Bulacan are seeking help from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate at least 10 alleged "ghost" flood control projects in their municipality as residents demand accountability over the persistent floods in their area....
The government is planning to introduce another incentive program aimed at attracting investments to foster manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, according to the Marcos administration’s economic czar. Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic...
Fitch Solutions’ unit BMI expects the Philippines’ fiscal deficit to narrow to 5.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) as government spending slows following the flood control fiasco, but the country is projected to recover more slowly than its regional peers. “We expect a narrower fiscal...
The Pasay City Jail is also prepared to accommodate government officials and personnel who may be ordered arrested in relation to the ongoing investigation into ghost flood control projects, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Thursday, Oct. 23. During his inspection...
Malacañang should certify as urgent the Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) as urgent if it wants concrete solutions to the country’s classroom backlog, Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV said. Aquino said it is clear that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) cannot...
