The First Family has always been open for the conduct of lifestyle check, even before, a Palace official said. "Open po, even before," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, Dec. 2, when asked if President Marcos and his family, including his sons are...
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and sovereign wealth fund (SWF) Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) have around three years to address the looming power strains in Palawan province, following a newly signed agreement to improve distribution infrastructure on the island. On Tuesday,...
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) livestreamed for the first time on Tuesday, Dec. 2 a hearing on the anomalous flood control projects following non-stop pressure from officials and ordinary Filipinos alike to make its proceedings public. Laguna 4th district Rep. Benjamin Agarao...
The Quezon City Chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) has agreed to help the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) in the processing of documents of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) for their eventual release. In a statement, the BuCor said the joint collaboration was contained in a...
Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., acting chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered on Tuesday, Dec. 2, a full review of its disability discharge policies to ensure fair, updated, and responsive support for police officers who suffer life-altering injuries in the line of...
HSBC Philippines grandly wrapped up its year-long anniversary celebration with a musical showcase titled “When Dreams Unfold,” a night of history and music celebrating the bank’s 150-year legacy in the country. Held at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La The Fort, guests were taken back to...
The A in VUCA stands for ambiguity. The Philippine business community faces an ambiguous environment due to the current anti-corruption drive, an aftermath of the scandal involving flood control projects first exposed by President BBM in his last State of the Nation Address. The results of these...
House of Representatives members have collectively put their foot down on Cavite 4th district Rep. Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga for actions considered "disorderly" and "unbecoming" of a congressman. This, after the plenary voted 249-5-11 (yes-no-abstain) on late Monday afternoon, Dec. 1 to impose a...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte voiced concerns over what he describes as a “clear downward trajectory” in the country’s governance, citing both domestic and foreign factors contributing to the perceived deterioration. Duterte pointed to the release of high-profile...
President Marcos gave an on-the-spot promotion to an Army officer, who was blinded in a bomb explosion, and reversed a military policy that would have discharged him from military service. In a video message on Monday, Dec. 1, Marcos announced the cancellation of Philippine Army Captain Jerome...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDEV) approved higher price ceilings for socialized housing projects to enable larger and higher-quality homes nationwide. DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling described the...
Three big-ticket infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) are projected to be completed by the end of the year under the Marcos Jr. administration, a Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) official announced, as the Build Better More (BBM) initiative goes on despite the corruption...
