Two senators on Wednesday, August 6 reiterated their belief the Senate should respect the Supreme Court’s decision on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. “My position to respect and not disobey the Supreme Court ruling on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday, Aug. 6, committed to investigating reported “ghost” flood control projects flagged by lawmakers to ensure accountability. “This is something we need to validate—whether a so-called ghost project truly exists—because this is...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara, on Wednesday, August 6, spearheaded the distribution of relief assistance to over 2,000 teachers and education staff affected by recent typhoons in Pampanga. Angara led the relief operations benefiting more than 2,000 teaching and non-teaching...
President Marcos will not reveal an unverified list of names linked in anomalous flood control projects while the investigation is underway. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos has yet to name names involved in anomalous and non-existent flood control...
The Philippines expressed concern over the rocket launch conducted by China which has caused loud explosions that triggered panic among residents in Palawan. This was stated in a statement of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) read by Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary...
The Republic of Korea has donated 2,016 metric tons of rice to the Philippines to support government programs on disaster response, climate resilience, and peacebuilding, underscoring its growing bilateral partnership with Manila. Of the total volume, 1,632 metric tons were turned over to the...
Malacañang has cautioned lawmakers against supporting a Senate resolution seeking to remove the President’s authority to adjust rice tariffs, saying it could paralyze the government’s ability to act swiftly during price shocks and emergencies. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
Malacañang on Tuesday welcomed the steady decline in the country’s inflation rate over the past six months, describing it as a “magical” feat given global economic pressures. Speaking to Filipino reporters covering President Marcos’ state visit to India, Communications Undersecretary...
Kabataan Party-list Rep. Renee Co is calling for the continuation of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections this year because "Gen Zs are ready" and that they "are excited to vote". "Bakit si Marcos Jr., hindi (Why Marcos is not ready)?" Co asked. The lawmaker said the youth "must not be stripped...
Albay 3rd district Rep. Raymond Adrian Salceda, chairman of the House Special Committee on Food Security, is supporting President Marcos ' decision to suspend rice importation beginning Sept. 1, saying it is only right to protect local farmers. But the government’s moves shouldn 't stop...
Executives from Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) and ACWA Power paid a courtesy call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace to present their joint strategy for advancing utility-scale renewable energy development in the Philippines. The visit follows the recent signing of a...
To help address severe flooding in Malolos City during the rainy season, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has begun constructing two water impounding facilities in Bulacan. Excavation works have started along MacArthur Highway where the facilities will be built. The two sites...
