The Commission on Audit-Fraud Audit Office (COA-FAO) received on Tuesday, Aug. 19, the first batch of documents sought on the P44 billion Bulacan flood control projects implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The documents arrived via a bus and escorted by the Philippine...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Tuesday, August 19, expressed his belief that some flood control projects in Bulacan may be “ghost projects.” During the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, Bonoan said under questioning by Senate President Pro Tempore...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is rolling out the first electrification projects for the year, partnering with five electric cooperatives (ECs) in Luzon and Visayas to address power strains in remote areas. In a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 19, the DOE announced the signing of a memorandum of...
The Supreme Court (SC) did not issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) that would stop the postponement to November 2026 of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) originally set for Dec. 1 this year. Instead, the SC asked Congress, the Office of the Executive Secretary, and the...
While the previous administration warned that imposing a “wealth tax” on the rich could trigger capital flight and tax avoidance, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto—the chief economic manager of the Marcos Jr. administration—said he would support Congress if it proposes such a measure. “Let...
President Marcos said the zero-balance billing policy in all Department of Health (DOH) hospitals in the country is "proceeding well," citing that it has benefitted over 14,000 patients since its implementation. "So I 'm happy to be able to report that the zero-billing program is proceeding...
House Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan has slammed a proposal compelling the president to undergo yearly drug testing, calling it a case of "theatrics" and "gimmicky". Libanan was referring to Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla 's bill, which sought annual mandatory...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the National Poverty Commission (NAPC) have forged an agreement aimed at alleviating incidents of poverty in the country. In the joint memorandum circular (JMC), the DILG and the NAPC released guidelines for the formulation of local...
Asian exports, including those from the Philippines, are seen remaining resilient in the second half of the year, contrary to earlier expectations that regional shipments would slump once front-loading ahead of United States (US) tariffs wane, according to the think tank Capital Economics....
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the ineffectiveness of certain flood control projects, particularly in rice-producing areas, worsens the agricultural damage the country suffers annually due to tropical storms. In a press briefing on Monday, Aug. 18, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, August 18 named the initial nine members of the Commission on Appointments (CA) for the 20th Congress. The initial nine members are Senators 1. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, 2. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, 3....
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has issued a department-wide memorandum aimed at preventing the misuse of financial assistance for gambling. In a memo released on Monday, Aug. 18, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian directed all program implementers to ensure that beneficiaries...
