DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte fired back at Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos on Thursday, Sept. 18, and defended the integrity of infrastructure projects in his district and accused the presidential son of ignoring the public’s clamor for accountability. House...
Self-proclaimed "congressmeow" Cavite 4th district Rep. Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga intends to form an 'independent meow bloc ' in the House of Representatives. This was shared Thursday, Sept. 18 by Deputy Speaker Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin, Barzaga 's seat mate in House...
Inspired by ongoing investigations into anomalous flood control projects, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will audit all farm‑to‑market road (FMR) projects since 2021 to ensure that taxpayers’ money is accounted for. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel ordered a comprehensive audit...
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla assured senators that the agency will pursue the filing of cases against those involved in the delivery of “ghost” and substandard flood control projects soon. At the resumption of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s...
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval expressed support for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s order requiring all flood control projects to undergo inspection and receive approval from local government units (LGUs) before being declared complete. In a statement released on Thursday,...
Majority leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Sandro Marcos doesn 't see a full-on rigodon happening at the House of Representatives following the change in the Speakership Wednesday, Sept. 17. The reason? The House must focus on passing the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget. "Sa tingin...
While Japan Credit Rating Agency’s (JCR) retained an investment-grade credit rating of “A-” with a “stable” outlook for the Philippines, it raised the challenge of narrowing income disparity tied to infrastructure and rural development, and a setback on fiscal reforms that could hurt this...
Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando, Pampanga Governor Dennis G. Pineda, and Bataan Governor Jose Enrique S. Garcia III urged the Office of the President on Thursday, Sept. 18, to authorize the construction of the Manila Bay Integrated Flood Control, Coastal Defense, and Expressway Project. Gov....
President Marcos has signed laws establishing two government hospitals in Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte, and four laws to establish new schools in Leyte, Rizal, and Sorsogon. Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12260, which established the Zamboanga del Sur Second District Hospital in...
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) commended the Philippine government for introducing the ₱20-per-kilo rice program, which expands access to cheaper rice for underprivileged sectors , but warned that it could threaten farmers’ livelihoods if left unchecked. FAO representative in the...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) lifted the “No permit, No rally” policy for the Trillion Peso March against corruption on Sunday, Sept. 21. ICPO chief Col. Kim Legada announced the lifting of the policy following pronouncements by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Legada...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant prospect but a reality shaping economies, transforming governments, and influencing daily life, according to Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. “AI is a tool that can enhance governance,...
