Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero on Monday, August 4 filed a bill seeking to disqualify public officials and their relatives, up to fourth civil degree, from entering into government contracts. In filing Senate Bill No. 783, Escudero said he is confident this will sharpen the...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, July 30 rejected insinuations he is one of the corrupt government officials whom President Marcos castigated in his speech during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. In his speech, Marcos told corrupt officials to be ashamed...
Senators on Monday, July 28 lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s strong directive for a thorough audit and review of all flood control projects following the massive flooding that greatly affected Filipinos during the past few weeks. Sen. Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV said it is...
Some senators on Wednesday, July 23 are disappointed over the Philippines’ failure to get a much lower tariff with the United States, following the negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, for one,...
As President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. embarks on a series of high-level meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, his sister Sen. Imee Marcos urged the Marcos administration to exercise caution and protect the country’s national interest in the discussions. President Marcos has departed Manila...
The Marcos administration received majority approval ratings for its handling of three out of 14 key issues, based on the June 2025 “Ulat ng Bayan” survey by Pulse Asia. In the results released on Thursday, July 17, Pulse Asia reported that 63 percent of respondents approved of the...
President Marcos or his administration should not be blamed for the current situation of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque as the President was never involved in his deals with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz denied reports that he would be replaced as the chief of the administration 's communications arm. Ruiz also belied reports that he will be moved to a different agency. However, the PCO chief said that whatever happens, he is...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is aiming to complete a new four-storey school building within a year in Quezon City to replace a facility destroyed by fire. DPWH–Quezon City 1st District Engineer Arturo L. Gonzales Jr. said the agency has finalized the preliminary draft of...
Thousands of applicants explored employment opportunities at a two-day retail trade fair organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), which offered 1,649 jobs at SM North EDSA – The Annex in Quezon City recently. The DOLE said 26 participating companies opened vacancies for...
In a bold step to improve educational outcomes in the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, June 3, announced that the paperwork required of public school teachers will be reduced by 57 percent through a sweeping policy reform. “This move is a declaration that meaningful...
Senators on Sunday, June 1 welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s move to suspend the EDSA rehabilitation saying “an honest to goodness economic benefit assessment” is needed for this project. This development was confirmed by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon during the launch of...
