Former Ilocos Sur representative and governor Chavit Singson wants an investigation done on the flood control projects within President Marcos’ own turf, Ilocos Norte, where the Discayas reportedly secured many contracts. No longer holding public office, Chavit on Friday, Sep. 19, held a press...
President Marcos has signed into law a measure that seeks to establish a Virology and Vaccine Institute that will focus on research and development to address disease-causing agents affecting plants, animals, and humans. Marcos has signed Republic Act No. 12290 or the Virology and Vaccine Institute...
Noticing a "weak applause" for Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon during an event in Pampanga, President Marcos made another assurance to the public that the new DPWH chief can deliver amid the widespread flood control anomalies he was tasked to address. Marcos...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte criticized President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his allies in Congress on Thursday, Sept. 18, for insincere action against corruption in the national budget and flood control projects. Speaking to reporters during the Talakudong Festival in Tacurong City,...
The antitrust watchdog Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has signed an agreement with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to promote fair competition and regulatory coordination in the telecommunications sector, in line with the Konektadong Pinoy Act. In a statement on Friday,...
Business magnate and former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson has called on students across the country to boycott their classes in protest against the government over billions-worth of anomalies in the flood control projects. Singson, a former ally-turned-critic of President Marcos, called on...
President Marcos has led the inauguration of a rice processing system in Pampanga which is expected to lower farmers ' production cost by at least P2 per kilo of rice. Marcos led the inauguration of the P61.7-million Rice Processing System (RPS) II Project in Pampanga on Friday, Sept. 19. By...
Around 300 students from Bulacan State University (BulSU) joined by professors, youth groups, and marginalized sectors staged a campus walkout on Friday, Sept. 19, to protest alleged corruption and “ghost” flood control projects in the province. The protest began outside the Department of...
Malacañang fired back at Vice President Sara Duterte 's suggestion to abduct Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co over his alleged involvement in flood control anomalies. In an interview on Thursday, Sept. 18, Duterte criticized President Marcos ' response to the anomalous flood control...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing the extension of the two-month suspension on rice imports imposed earlier this month by up to 30 days, buoyed by improvements in the domestic prices of palay or unmilled rice. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said he is inclined to recommend...
Affirmation of the Philippines’ “A-“ credit rating from the Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd. (JCR) reflects the nation’s solid economic stability and strong credit standing, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a statement, Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the rating is an...
The growth of renewable energy (RE) shows no signs of slowing down despite the reluctance of the United States (US) toward clean energy technology, as the local energy sector sees little to no impact from the current Trump administration’s position. According to Allan Barcena, assistant vice...
