There are at least two emerging independent blocs in the House of Representatives: the BFT group and the pro-Duterte bloc. But should they join forces? Bacolod City lone district Rep. Albee Benitez, who has a budding alliance with Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco "Duke" Frasco and Navotas City...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will expand the government’s ₱20-per-kilo rice program to include farmers of the staple beginning next month, expanding access to cheaper rice for one of the country’s poorest sectors. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the government will...
Intense to torrential rainfall from July 20 to 23, fueled by the tropical cyclone-enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), was comparable to some of the most notable habagat events in recent history, particularly in 2012, 2013, 2018, 2021, and 2024, data from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical...
Police Maj. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin, director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), lauded his men for what he described as successful implementation of security measures during President Marcos’ fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28. “Through intensified...
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson became more emboldened to fight pork barrel and other anomalies in the budget, after President Marcos stressed in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Monday that there should be no repeat of the mangling of the 2025 budget. Lacson, an avowed enemy of the...
ILOILO CITY — Rep. Julienne “Jam-Jam” Baronda of Iloilo City is pleased by the fourth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. “(He) addressed most, if not all, of the concerns close to our hearts,” said Baronda, who was able to get a selfie with the...
More than 2,000 Malabon residents affected by flooding benefited from free medical checkups, lab tests, medicines, and various forms of government aid during the “Lab for All” caravan held on July 29. The event, held at the Malabon City Sports Center, was led by Mayor Jeannie Sandoval together...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero emphasized on Tuesday, July 29, Congress’ constitutional role in shaping the national budget, and stressed that proposed allocations should not be treated as final simply because they originate from the executive branch. Escudero’s remarks came in...
The Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA) reassured its commitment to collaborate with the energy sector to achieve the electrification and energy security goals mentioned by President Marcos in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). In a statement, PIPPA expressed its...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has waived all the fines for late motor vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal in areas that were affected by the successive weather disturbances that hit the country in the past days. LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II said the...
Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos stood his ground when asked about how the House of Representatives will handle Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment case moving forward. Here 's the scene: Rep. Marcos is walking with his colleagues toward the House...
TACLOBAN CITY -- The Police Regional Office-8 showcased their preparedness in implementing the five-minute response during their 1st Police Response Simulation Exercise Competition that coincided with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s State-of-the-Nation Address on Monday, July 28. ...
