President Marcos said he is prepared to reject and even reenact the national budget if Congress insists on fund realignments that undermine his administration’s priorities. In the third episode of his podcast released on Monday evening, Aug. 4, the President warned that some reallocations have...
PAMPANGA — Purely without budget insertions, next year’s funding for flood mitigation projects could face a massive budget reduction, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). During her inspection of flood-affected roads and flood-mitigation structures in Pampanga on Monday,...
In a move to reinforce safe and inclusive learning environments, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, August 4, announced the revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10627, or the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013—marking a significant step toward curbing bullying...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. hailed as a success the first-ever joint sail between the Philippine Navy (PN) and Indian Navy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even as Chinese vessels shadowed the activity. The first maritime cooperative activity...
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP-AKG) arrested four foreigners for their alleged involvement in the kidnap-for ransom of a fellow Chinese. PNP chief, Gen. Nicolas Torre III said the arrested Chinese suspects used to work for Philippine Offshore...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman have been helping the Philippines negotiate for the safe release of the Filipino seafarers being held hostage by Houthi forces in Yemen. Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega said in a recent interview with ABS-CBN News...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero on Monday, August 4 filed a bill seeking to disqualify public officials and their relatives, up to fourth civil degree, from entering into government contracts. In filing Senate Bill No. 783, Escudero said he is confident this will sharpen the...
One of the most talked about topics from the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was the expanded rollout of no-balance billing in Department of Health (DOH) hospitals as part of universal healthcare. There was a lot of discussion on mainstream and social...
Malacañang disclosed that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has recommended to increase tariffs on imported rice and to temporarily halt rice importation. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez said this on Monday, Aug. 4, saying it aims to protect Filipino farmers. He...
President Marcos said his state visit to India will focus on securing investments and partnerships in information technology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food security, as the Philippines seeks stronger ties with the world’s fourth-largest economy. “I want this visit to bring concrete...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Monday, Aug. 4, expressed readiness to step aside to allow an impartial audit of the agency’s flood control projects, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive in his recent State of the Nation Address. Bonoan...
The Social Security System (SSS) has unveiled a strategic three-year plan to enhance core member benefits, signaling renewed commitment to the welfare of millions of Filipino workers and their families. With retirement and disability benefits set to increase by 10 percent, and death and...
