The Supreme Court (SC) did not issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) that would stop the postponement to November 2026 of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) originally set for Dec. 1 this year. Instead, the SC asked Congress, the Office of the Executive Secretary, and the...
While the previous administration warned that imposing a “wealth tax” on the rich could trigger capital flight and tax avoidance, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto—the chief economic manager of the Marcos Jr. administration—said he would support Congress if it proposes such a measure. “Let...
President Marcos said the zero-balance billing policy in all Department of Health (DOH) hospitals in the country is "proceeding well," citing that it has benefitted over 14,000 patients since its implementation. "So I 'm happy to be able to report that the zero-billing program is proceeding...
House Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan has slammed a proposal compelling the president to undergo yearly drug testing, calling it a case of "theatrics" and "gimmicky". Libanan was referring to Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla 's bill, which sought annual mandatory...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the National Poverty Commission (NAPC) have forged an agreement aimed at alleviating incidents of poverty in the country. In the joint memorandum circular (JMC), the DILG and the NAPC released guidelines for the formulation of local...
Asian exports, including those from the Philippines, are seen remaining resilient in the second half of the year, contrary to earlier expectations that regional shipments would slump once front-loading ahead of United States (US) tariffs wane, according to the think tank Capital Economics....
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the ineffectiveness of certain flood control projects, particularly in rice-producing areas, worsens the agricultural damage the country suffers annually due to tropical storms. In a press briefing on Monday, Aug. 18, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, August 18 named the initial nine members of the Commission on Appointments (CA) for the 20th Congress. The initial nine members are Senators 1. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, 2. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, 3....
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has issued a department-wide memorandum aimed at preventing the misuse of financial assistance for gambling. In a memo released on Monday, Aug. 18, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian directed all program implementers to ensure that beneficiaries...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ordered local government units (LGUs) nationwide to further enhance their dengue prevention and control measures in the barangays in the aftermath of the series of typhoons and flooding that made parts of the country vulnerable to...
A group of active and retired generals and flag officers called on President Marcos Jr. to form a fact-finding body that would investigate alleged irregularities in flood control projects across the country. In a statement Monday, Aug. 18, the Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO)...
CEBU CITY – The Land Transportation Office-Central Visayas (LTO-7) has partnered with local government units (LGUs) as part of its efforts to speed up plate distribution. Reaching out to LGUs in the region is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Department of...
