The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives is prodding President Marcos to make a clear stand against the United States ' (US) attack on Venezuela. "We call on the Marcos administration to immediately issue a clear and unequivocal condemnation of US military aggression against...
A 33-year-old motorcycle rider died in a collision with an elf truck along Marcos Highway in Antipolo City, Rizal on Friday, Jan. 2. The Antipolo City Component Police Station (Antipolo CCPS) said the incident occurred at around 3:50 p.m. in Barangay San Luis. Based on the investigation, the victim...
President Marcos is set to sign the 2026 national budget on Monday, Jan. 5, after undertaking a thorough review of the P6.793-trillion measure over the holidays. Presidential Communications Officer (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez confirmed on Sunday that the President will sign the budget on Monday....
The Philippines’ hosting of the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ showcased more than the nation’s capacity to stage a world-class sporting event. It revealed the heart of the Filipino spirit: shared pride, collective energy, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting women’s...
With corruption in government still very much part of the discourse in and out of the House of Representatives this 2026, Mamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima says President Marcos must prove that his anti-corruption campaign isnt a "dud". "It is definitely expected of us, especially...
A leading organization of real estate practitioners has hailed the phenomenal growth of the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) as a major boost to President Marcos’ Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH). The National Real Estate Association (NREA), the country’s largest group...
Makabayan solon ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio is up in arms over the supposed transfer of over P43 billion in government personnel benefits from guaranteed funding to the uncertain and controversial unprogrammed appropriations (UA) under the 2026 national budget. Tinio pointed to the...
Budget watchdogs are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to exercise his veto power over more than ₱1 trillion in allocated funds for 2026, warning that “pork barrel” spending remains deeply embedded in the national expenditure plan despite recent fiscal reforms. In a joint assessment...
A “fugitive” Nepalese national was arrested last Dec. 31 in Malolos City in Bulacan by agents of the Fugitive Search Unit of the Bureau of Immigration (BI-FSU). Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado identified the arrested foreigner as Prakash Pathak, 33. “Under President Marcos’...
Only on the second day into the new year and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has lined up two major international events for the country’s hosting in late 2027 and early 2028. A day after announcing the Philippines’ inaugural hosting of the Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games or SEA Plus...
A gold mine that ceased operations 40 years ago officially ended its status as a state-owned corporation before 2025 ended. The Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) finally classified Batong Buhay Gold Mines Inc. (BBGMI) as “inactive/non-operational” through a memorandum order (MO) issued on...
The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) is urging the Marcos administration to adopt an independent foreign policy and other reforms to unlock economic growth and enhance investor confidence in the country. With the new year, FFCCCII President Victor Lim...
