The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, October 21, renewed its call to regain control of classroom construction funds in 2026, saying it can ensure faster and more transparent delivery of school projects after reporting that only 22 classrooms were built under the Department of Public...
Siargao Island transforms anew as the epicenter of one of the most engaging watersports as the World Surfing League (WSL) stages the Siargao International Cup—a Qualifying Series (QS) 6000 event—for eight days starting Thursday, Oct. 23. “We expect a lot of elite surfing action with the all...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) accused the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on Tuesday, Oct. 21, of orchestrating a disinformation campaign or malign influence operation aimed at agitating retired military and uniformed personnel (MUP) amid discussions on the possible suspension of pensions...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara decried how constructing flood control projects, later found to be riddled with anomalies, was prioritized while building of classrooms took a backseat. "Mukhang nawili sila sa flood control sa totoo lang, e (It seems they got too fixated on...
The business sector is exploring the possibility of establishing an independent body that will serve as the government’s “eyes and ears” to monitor public works across the country amid corruption issues and the threat of waning investor confidence. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from Sept. 24 to 30 revealed that most Filipinos want President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to focus on reducing the prices of rice and other food products. The SWS Third Quarter 2025 Social Weather Survey, fielded through face-to-face interviews with 1,500...
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is open to inviting First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos or any other relevant personalities in its flood control project hearing, but only if there is sufficient reason to do so. ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka made the pronouncement on Tuesday,...
The fight against corruption will be hard and painful, but it will be worth it, President Marcos said. In honoring outstanding public servants on Tuesday, Oct. 21, Marcos was reminded of the challenges that shook the people 's trust in government, acknowledging that there will be more...
The Marcos government successfully raised ₱35 billion as planned through the sale of two government bonds, with mixed investor demand as risks tied to longer-dated securities dampened appetite while the shorter-tenored paper drew stronger interest. During the sale of the seven-year Treasury bonds...
Nongovernment organization (NGO) Action for Economic Reforms (AER) is urging the government to lessen its dependence on borrowing and instead focus on sustainable and efficient ways to generate revenue, such as through health taxes. In a statement on Monday, Oct. 20, AER voiced concern over the...
Malacañang dismissed rumors that Department of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto stepped down from his post. "Not true," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Castro said this when asked if there was truth to the rumors. New PhilSA chief ...
The Climate Change Commission’s (CCC) Project IMPACT, which aims to further strengthen climate finance transparency, accountability, and openness, secured the top award under the Climate and Environment theme at the 2025 Open Gov Challenge. The award was given during the Open Government...
