House Speaker Martin Romualdez chided Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero on late Monday afternoon, Sept. 8 for claiming that the recent Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings were part of his "accomplishments" as Senate President. "Senator Chiz Escudero may consider the Blue Ribbon hearings as part of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has released new guidelines on the payment of overtime services for public school teachers, ensuring they are fairly compensated for work rendered beyond their regular schedules. The policy was formally announced by Education Secretary Sonny Angara during the...
The local market value of "shabu" or methamphetamine hydrochloride—also called "poor man 's cocaine"—has jumped so high that it is now almost equivalent to the price of actual cocaine. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Monday, Sep. 8, that...
Due to bad weather conditions, the number of Chinese vessels monitored around Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal has significantly decreased from 24 to nine, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) disclosed Monday, Sept. 8. AFP spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad...
If proven that lawmakers and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials allegedly involved in the flood control anomalies indeed demanded kickbacks from projects, President Marcos will not let it slide. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced on Monday, September 8, that it has fulfilled its promise of faster claims processing under its newly launched Guaranteed Access to Medicines and Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program, releasing its first payment ahead of the 15-day...
The Commission on Audit (COA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) asked the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) to investigate the administrative and criminal liabilities of three contractors and government officials in the P342.66 million “ghost and substandard” flood control...
Cooler heads have prevailed among those in the House of Representatives and in the executive branch, if the meeting between Speaker Martin Romualdez and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin is any indication. Bersamin paid Romualdez a courtesy call at the House of Representatives Monday, Sept. 8. The...
Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday, September 8 was elected as the new Senate President as Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero steps down from the post, following criticisms that stemmed from controversies surrounding the government’s flood control program. President Ferdinand...
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla has floated the idea of abolishing the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) due to growing absences of its members in official meetings as well as their low level of participation. As President Marcos just signed into law the...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) expressed support for a swift and impartial investigation into flood control projects flagged for alleged irregularities. NDRRMC Chairperson and Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. warned...
Malacañang said President Marcos would respect whatever decision senators make if reports of a leadership coup against Senate President Francis Escudero materialize, stressing that the choice of leader rests solely with the upper chamber. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the President’s...
