President Marcos reminded newly promoted Philippine National Police (PNP) generals that elevation in rank comes with greater accountability, stressing that leadership is measured not by authority but by how officers uphold public trust and the rule of law. Speaking during the oath-taking of 50...
The digital age has made people accustomed to real-time developments. Why not apply this to how government spends their taxes? Calling transparency a necessary safeguard against corruption, Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal has filed a bill mandating full and real-time disclosure...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. It fills my heart with profound gratitude that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the increase in the base pay and subsistence allowance of all military and uniformed personnel (MUP) through Executive Order (EO) No. 107...
The House of Representatives has comfortably passed on third and final reading the proposed law seeking to extend the coverage and period of availment of the Estate Tax Amnesty Program. Approved on the strength of 280 "yes" votes during House plenary session Tuesday, Dec. 16 was House Bill (HB) No....
The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading the proposed Philippine Building Act (PBA), one of the pet measures of Surigao del Sur 1st district Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. in the 20th Congress. The PBA--given final approval after nominal voting in plenary Monday, Dec. 15--aims to...
Malacañang is not considering the thought of resorting to any "plan B" or a reenacted budget amid a "deadlock" on the bicameral deliberations on the proposed 2026 national budget. "Ayaw namin isipin ang plan B. Sana maipasa ang 2026 budget (We do not want to think of a plan B. We hope the 2026...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) formed an inter-agency anti-colorum task force that will run after those operating illegal public utility vehicles (PUVs). The formation of the task force was announced in a joint conference conducted by the DOJ and the...
Despite being runningmates in the 2022 national elections, President Marcos has no knowledge of the alleged transactions of Vice President Sara Duterte with drug dealers and Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO). Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos...
Malacañang asserted that the opening of the Bucana Bridge in Davao City was not premature, citing that the road approach leading to the bridge was initially cleared for limited access. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro explained on Tuesday, Dec. 16, that the...
ILOILO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. appointed Gov. Jose Enrique "Joen" Miraflores of Aklan and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Vice President for Visayas Jobert Peñaflorida as co-chairpersons of the Regional Development Council-6 in Western Visayas. “Together...
House Deputy Minority Leader ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio exposed on Tuesday, Dec. 16 what he described as the Senate 's alleged ₱17.9-billion "LGU pork". In a statement, Tinio criticized the Senate version of the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) for purportedly having...
Recognizing that stronger foundational skills are key to achieving quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd) is strengthening reforms in basic education, particularly those focused on early grade levels. “In DepEd, we have deliberately shifted our focus toward stronger foundational...
