President Marcos announced that nine Filipino seafarers abducted by Houthi forces in Yemen last July are now on their way home, marking the end of a months-long ordeal following the attack on the MV Eternity C in the Red Sea. In a video message on Thursday, Dec. 4, the President said the mariners...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday, December 4 renewed his push for the passage of the measure establishing the Independent People’s Commission (IPC). Pangilinan made the call in light of the resignation of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio...
The Philippines is no longer expected to achieve a record-high production of palay (unmilled rice) this year after the Department of Agriculture (DA) downgraded its projection on the back of recent weather disturbances. The DA is now projecting the country to produce between 19.61 million and 19.89...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Thursday, Dec. 4, that the Senate is working to resolve the remaining issues with proposed amendments to the 2026 national budget, to keep the timetable on track. In a chance interview, Sotto responded to questions on whether disagreements have...
House Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos said he reiterated his denial of ex-congressman Zaldy Co’s allegations against him and the First Family during his hearing Thursday, Dec. 4 with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Rep. Marcos said he told the ICI...
Navotas City lone district Rep. Toby Tiangco has renewed on Thursday, Dec. 4 his push for the passage of the bill creating the Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption (ICAIC)--which for all intents and purposes in an upgraded version of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure...
A total of 3,829 illegal aliens, including those who worked for the now illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), had been deported by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) this year. BI Spokesperson Dana Sandoval said the illegal aliens were deported from Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, 2025. Sandoval...
President Marcos announced on Thursday, Dec. 4, that the Bucana Bridge in Davao City will be opened to motorists starting Dec. 15 this year. Marcos made the announcement when he conducted an on-site inspection of the newly-completed bridge, also known as the Davao River Bridge. According to...
House majority leader and presidential son, Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos appeared at the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Thursday, Dec. 4 and requested an executive session after he voluntarily submitted himself to the body. Marcos arrived at the ICI headquarters...
The public-private Export Development Council (EDC) has revised downward the country’s export targets for the year until the end of the Marcos administration in response to recent challenges in global trade. Bianca Sykimte, director of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Export Marketing...
Why did you suddenly chicken out? This was House Deputy Minority Leader ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio 's question to Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte on Thursday, Dec. 4 after the latter declined the invitation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI)....
Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) outgoing commissioner Babes Singson bared that he had been in and out of the hospital since becoming part of the body last September. He attributed this to the stressful work that comes with the process of investigating the anomalous flood control...
