Households and businesses face higher electricity bills this month after the country’s private grid operator raised transmission rates, driven by the double-digit surge in the cost of securing backup power reserves. Julius Ryan Datingaling, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)...
After six session days spread in three months, the Supreme Court (SC) concluded on Tuesday, July 14, the oral arguments on four consolidated petitions that challenged the constitutionality of the unprogrammed funds and special accounts in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 national budgets. The oral...
Citing tennis star Alex Eala 's efforts to develop her skills through proper coaching, President Marcos hopes the same for Filipino athletes. During his visit to the National Academy of Sports (NAS) Learning Center in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac on Tuesday, July 14, Marcos also emphasized...
President Marcos ordered government agencies to only include projects that can be implemented quickly in next year 's national budget. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto reiterated Marcos ' directive as the Cabinet continues to evaluate the proposed 2027 national budget. Marcos, according to...
The Tarlac City government has intensified its campaign against counterfeit and illicit products with the creation of the Tarlac City Anti-Contraband Task Force, a multi-agency body tasked with strengthening enforcement against illicit tobacco cigarettes and other contraband goods while protecting...
TACLOBAN CITY -- San Jose National High School suspended classes on Tuesday following reports of threatening messages posted online targeting students. A Grade 8 teacher reported to the Tacloban City Police Station 1 that one of her students received a screenshot of a Messenger...
Senator Erwin Tulfo, on Monday, July 13, pressed the House prosecution panel 's second witness on whether its probe into Vice President Sara Duterte 's controversial public statements found evidence that she had acted on her alleged threats. During the fourth day of Duterte 's...
The Supreme Court (SC) will continue its oral arguments starting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, on four consolidated petitions that challenged the constitutionality of the unprogrammed funds and special accounts in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 national budgets. Despite the pleas for a temporary...
The Marcos administration will deploy ₱12.3 billion using surpluses and fresh budget allocations to settle multi-year financial arrears owed to state universities and colleges, according to a government joint administrative order. The national government plans to tap ₱7.8 billion in...
Mika De Guzman and Jelo Albo scored contrasting victories to move a step closer to defending their respective titles in the quarterfinals of the Philippine National Badminton Open 2026 on Friday, July 10, at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. The Ateneo de Manila University product and...
President Marcos has approved the 2027 national expenditure program (NEP), Malacañang disclosed. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez bared this on Friday afternoon, July 10. "The Cabinet discussed and approved the 2027 national expenditure program as presented by the DBM...
An Irish man was arrested after allegedly smashing a tow truck with a hammer during a Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) road clearing operation in Quezon City on Wednesday, July 8. According to the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), MMDA traffic enforcers were conducting a clearing...
