A teachers’ group on Thursday, January 8, warned that President Marcos’ veto of portions of the 2026 national budget may trigger a "massive exodus" of faculty members and staff in state universities and colleges (SUCs), citing worsening job insecurity and mounting workloads. In a statement, the...
PAOAY, Ilocos Norte – A 40-year-old farmer who served as a bodyguard of a mayoral candidate in this town was killed in an ambush on Wednesday night, police said. The victim – Boy, a resident of Barangay 5, Nalasin – was driving his motorcycle near a gasoline station in Barangay 2, San Roque...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has ordered an investigation into alleged smuggling activities at the Port of Manila and relieved a Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) official pending the outcome of the probe. In a statement, BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said CIIS field station...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, January 8, that it will significantly expand the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) in 2026, aiming to reach approximately 4.6 million learners nationwide to address malnutrition and improve school attendance. In a statement, DepEd said...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday, Jan. 8, expressed support for the creation of a strong joint congressional oversight mechanism to closely monitor the implementation of programs and projects funded under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), stressing the need to ensure that public funds are...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated the Camalaniugan-Aparri Bridge in Cagayan on Thursday, Jan. 8. Marcos was joined by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, Gov. Edgar Aglipay, Vice Gov. Manuel Mamba, Aparri Mayor Dominador Dayag, and Camalaniugan Mayor...
Senator Joel Villanueva expressed optimism over the implementation of the Doktor Para Sa Bayan law after the program was granted P1.095 billion in funding under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA). "We 're very grateful to President Bongbong Marcos for supporting our Doktor Para Sa...
In line with the government’s massive sports tourism campaign, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) will stage the Philippine leg of the 2026 Asian Tour Series next month. The international tournament will take place at the well-kept Wack...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Thursday, Jan. 8, filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) a P48-million tax evasion complaint against a contractor in a “ghost” flood control project in Bulacan BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said the complaint was filed against Mark...
DAGUPAN CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Department of Public Works and Highways officials inspected the newly opened Piggatan detour bridge in Alcala, Cagayan on Thursday morning, Jan. 8. Marcos was accompanied by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, Cagayan Gov. Edgar Aglipay, Alcala Mayor...
Parañaque City 2nd district Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan will speak with the House of Representatives ' top brass in an attempt to heighten legislative priority for the proposed Magna Carta for Public Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Workers. Yamsuan said he will discuss the...
President Marcos is set to undertake a working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next week where he is expected to sign a free trade agreement and defense deal. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed on Thursday, Jan. 8, that Marcos will visit Abu Dhabi...
