The Intramuros Administration (IA) has started steps to terminate its contract with JSL Security Agency who employs the two security guards caught on camera assaulting a 17-year-old teenage boy along the Pasig River Esplanade in Intramuros, Manila, on Sunday night, Feb. 8. "The Intramuros...
Senators on Tuesday, Jan. 27, expressed concern over the continued sale of counterfeit, unregistered, and unsafe health products online, pressing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), online platforms, and law enforcement agencies to take stronger action to protect consumers. During a Senate...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, January 14, said it has awarded 99.3 percent of its 2025 procurement projects, significantly accelerating the delivery of laptops, textbooks, and classrooms nationwide, in line with the Marcos administration’s push for faster, more transparent,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, January 14, welcomed the results of a recent Tangere survey, describing the findings as an important reflection of public sentiment and a guide for improving ongoing education reforms. In an official statement released by Chief Media Relations...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Tuesday, January 13 called on the government to intervene to address a brewing sugar crisis as mill gate prices slide below production costs. Zubiri said farmers are having a hard time recovering with the rising prices of farm inputs, thus,...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it is conducting an ongoing investigation to determine the scope of the issue and assess any potential safety implications following the voluntary recall of select infant formula products by Nestlé Philippines. In a statement released on Monday, Jan....
Senator Raffy Tulfo reminded Department of Health Secretary Ted Harbosa to fulfill his commitment to remove Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Paolo Teston from his post. This was once Tulfo successfully facilitated the takedown of several products flagged by the FDA under its...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, December 12, announced the unveiling of the first fully air-conditioned public school building in San Pedro City, marking a key milestone in the Marcos administration’s drive to modernize basic education infrastructure across the country. DepEd...
Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has warned that Filipinos will continue to suffer from high food prices, prevalent hunger, and malnutrition if there is no adequate support for the agriculture sector. The senator emphasized that increased public investment was essential to ensuring food security,...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday, December 2 called on the government to assure Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa of his rights and due process amid reports of his impending arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “It is very important that our justice system in the...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for pursuing evidence-based investigations on the issue of flood control budget irregularities. Escudero made the commendation on Tuesday, November 25 during the Senate plenary deliberations on the Department...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is poised to accelerate major education reforms in 2026 after the Senate approved a significantly higher budget for the agency, signaling strong support for DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and the Marcos administration’s push to improve learning outcomes...
