The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be deploying around 50,000 personnel as part of the security and contingency measures for the anti-corruption protest action on Sunday, Sept. 21, that also coincides with the commemoration of the declaration of Martial Law. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose...
President Marcos has directed the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to strengthen its presence across all domains, stressing the need to guard peace and uphold sovereignty amid evolving regional challenges. Marcos said this as he led the oath-taking of newly promoted generals and flag officers...
Deputy Speaker Antipolo City 1st district Rep. Ronaldo "Ronnie" Puno has confirmed Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez 's plans to resign as House Speaker during plenary session Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17. Puno, in a series of radio interviews Wednesday morning, said Romualdez has...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. As we, in the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM), push forward into the second half of our term, we are laying a strong foundation for long-term growth. We are creating a legacy of an enabling environment that...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL We were elated by the recent news that President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. had opted to form an independent body to conduct a thorough probe of allegations surrounding flood-control projects in the country. He recently named the three members of the panel and designated a local...
The Philippines continues to be among the fastest-growing economies in the annual Global Innovation Index (GII), jumping three spots to 50th out of 139 member states, reflecting the country’s efforts to strengthen knowledge-based sectors. According to the GII report by the World Intellectual...
Amid rumors of a leadership change in the House of Representatives, Navotas City lone district Rep. Toby Tiangco says that the "most important vote" doesn 't come from the 300-plus strong legislative chamber, but from Malacañang. Tiangco--perhaps the most vocal critic of Leyte 1st district...
CEBU CITY – The Land Transportation Office-Central Visayas (LTO-7) defended its recent enforcement actions against riders of Maxim. LTO-7 Regional Director Glen Galario said the agency is launching a broader crackdown on illegal transport services and is not singling out Maxim riders. "We are not...
Cavite 4th district Rep. Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga has once again brought up the name of Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos in his growing obsession to become House Speaker. In a chance interview with reporters on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16 after the sudden suspension of...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) lifted Tuesday, Sept. 16, the suspension on procurement for locally funded projects, which was initially imposed after some flood control structures were found to be ghost projects. DPWH Secretary Vince B. Dizon directed all implementing offices...
The Philippines is banking on trade missions to other countries as the Marcos Jr. administration seeks to surpass the record-high of ₱1.9 trillion in investment approvals last year, according to a top economic official. Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic...
President Marcos will not oppose the policy of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) which requires officials to take public transportation at least once a week. As long as the policy is reasonable, the President will not block it, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
