The Philippine government ruled out deploying Navy ships to Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) a week after the collision of two Chinese vessels in the tension-filled waters, the National Maritime Council (NMC) announced Monday, Aug. 18. NMC spokesperson Undersecretary Alexander Lopez...
Malacañang has confirmed the resignation of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Jaime Santiago, who cited an “orchestrated move” to tarnish his reputation as the reason for stepping down. In a text message to reporters, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed reports...
Senator Camille Villar has called for a thorough review of the regulations governing online gambling, citing its harmful effects on minors, low-income individuals, and the broader community. In a statement issued Thursday, Aug. 14, Villar emphasized the need to strengthen the regulatory framework...
Nominations for dev’t training programs for career execs now open President Marcos has ordered the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), the main training arm of the Philippine government, to offer courses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to career executives. Nanette C. Caparros, Vice...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed on Thursday, Aug. 14, the allocation of P40 billion for its revised modernization program under the proposed 2026 national budget. In a statement, the AFP said the allocation was a “clear statement of our nation’s resolve to protect its...
Our nation’s story perseveres not only through history books but also through the work of countless Filipino artists. While our history paints the horrors of a country colonized many times over, there are pieces of our past that shine through in the form of the arts. Looking through early works...
Malacañang explained that the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) was not given a fresh allocation in the proposed 2026 national budget because nearly half of its 2025 funds remain unused. In a press briefing on Thursday, Aug. 14, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the...
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Wednesday, Aug. 13, scored an early win in his efforts to ensure transparency in the budget process, after he set two suggestions that Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sherwin Gatchalian agreed to. Following a "solution-finding discussion" on Wednesday morning,...
While the proposed 2026 national budget increased by more than seven percent, confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) were slashed by 11.2 percent, or ₱1.35 billion, from the existing national budget. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman reported during the ceremonial turnover of the fiscal year...
The National Maritime Council (NMC) said the collision of two Chinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc was entirely due to their own actions. In a statement over the August 11 incident at the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, the NMC expressed concern over the "aggressive and...
In a bid for transparency, Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III wants all budget deliberations to be accessible to the public through livestreaming. Sotto had this to say he expressed full support for Concurrent Joint Resolution No. 4, filed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. Backed...
Senator Mark Villar has filed a bill seeking to grant all Filipinos covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) free annual medical check-up, complete with basic laboratory tests such as blood sugar and cholesterol screening. The initiative aims to make healthcare more...
