PAGBABAGO As Pulse Asia in its latest survey had shown, there had been a decline in confidence in the flood infrastructure probe. But of all institutions surveyed, the most trusted in addressing the corruption problem was the media at 54 percent, followed by civil society at 47 percent, the Senate...
The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms concluded on Friday, Feb. 20 its "roadshow" on the contentious Anti-Political Dynasty Law by holding a third and final public consultation in Cagayan de Oro City. Presiding over the event--which represented the Mindanao leg of the roadshow--was...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is stepping up efforts to ensure Filipino learners can move more seamlessly from classrooms to careers, as it championed deeper alignment among education, training, and industry during the 16th ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework Committee (AQRFC) Meeting....
Malacañang described the progress of the anti-political dynasty bill in the Congress as a "good sign." "Maganda pong senyales iyan kung kanila po itong minamadali (ang discussion sa anti-dynasty bill) dahil iyan din po ang nais ng Pangulo (That is a good sign if they are expediting the discussion...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has made an appeal to take the Philippines ' official statements on foreign policy in their "full and proper context," as it is also now working out to facilitate talks between lawmakers and Chinese diplomats over their recent spats on the South China...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla said on Friday, February 20 he is open to run as Vice President Sara Duterte’s running mate if former president Rodrigo Duterte asks him to do so. Padilla made the statement saying he acknowledges calls from supporters for a possible vice presidential bid...
The outcome of President Marcos ' review of the report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) may be out this month, Malacañang said. While Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro did not disclose where Marcos is now in his review of the over...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, Feb. 20, expressed full support for President Marcos Jr.’s directed for government agencies to craft a national strategy to combat money laundering and terrorism financing as part of the administration’s intensified campaign against financial...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, Feb. 20, welcomed the decision of President Marcos to appoint lawyer Melvin Matibag as director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). “We welcome Atty. Matibag’s appointment and we look forward to working closely with him and the NBI,” the...
The Philippine and Japanese governments are aiming to seal 11 additional loan agreements totaling 371.3 billion Japanese yen, or approximately ₱139.1 billion, from 2026 through the first quarter of 2027. These planned financing agreements will add to the existing 12 loan agreements worth around...
Malacañang asserted that the early declaration of Vice President Sara Duterte to run for president is "irrelevant" as President Marcos is focused on pressing national issues. Palace Press Officer and Communication Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace does not view Duterte 's...
The Philippines is strengthening its cyber defense partnerships with Canada and Japan as the administration ramps up efforts to combat rising misinformation and evolving digital threats. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the move is in line with President...
