Malacañang said President Marcos respects the right of Filipinos to stage rallies against corruption, stressing that he also shares the public’s frustration over recent controversies. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this ahead of the planned protests against government...
The House of Representatives ' Infrastructure Committee (infra comm) inquiry on the flood control projects corruption scandal will have to wrap up sooner than later. Thus, said Deputy Speaker Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin, who confirmed that the new House leadership under Speaker...
Unutilized Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) funds will now be rechanneled to greater universal healthcare (UHC) access, a move welcomed by the Department of Finance (DOF). In a statement on Saturday, Sept. 20, the DOF commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for ordering the return...
Businessman and influential Ilocano politician Chavit Singson defended his family 's ownership of a construction company in Ilocos Sur, which appeared to have secured government flood control projects in the province. Singson, in a press conference on Friday, Sept. 19, admitted that his...
As calls to #StopKorap grow louder, white ribbons were tied around Luneta Park on Saturday, September 20, symbolizing public resistance ahead of tomorrow’s planned anti-corruption protest. Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) tied white ribbons bearing the call #StopKorap around...
President Ferdinand Marcos has led the launch of the new student Beep card in Manila, granting half-fare rates on train rides while cutting processing time from more than a week to just three minutes. During the launch at the Legarda LRT-2 Station in Manila on Saturday, Sept. 20, the President said...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has already filed a total of 241 diplomatic protests under the Marcos administration versus China’s aggressive actions in the Philippine-claimed parts of the South China Sea. In a message to reporters, DFA said that 241 protests have been filed as of Sept....
President Marcos has announced that the government will return P60 billion to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), assuring the public that the funds will be used to expand services and strengthen the state insurer’s operations. Speaking at the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial...
Environmental activist and Karapatan national council member Jonila Castro has been subpoenaed by the Pasig City Prosecutor 's Office over the Sept. 4 rally outside the Discaya-owned St. Gerrard Construction compound, where protesters engaged in mud-throwing and vandalism. Related story : ...
Business magnate and former politician Chavit Singson has claimed that Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. would not have become president if it was not for him. And now, Singson, who is unsatisfied with the Marcos presidency, has called for a total overhaul of the government amid controversies...
Retired generals and flag officers on Friday expressed firm support for President Marcos’ anti-corruption drive, calling the misuse of public funds a direct danger to the country’s safety and stability. In a meeting with the President at Malacañan, the Association of General and Flag Officers...
New wage orders raising the daily pay of minimum wage earners in Calabarzon and Central Visayas will take effect early next month after being affirmed by the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Saturday, Sept. 20. DOLE said the...
