With the Philippines facing increasingly complex security challenges and recurring natural disasters, Senator Robin Padilla is pushing for a modernized military registration system that he says will help ensure the country is prepared before the next crisis strikes. Padilla has filed Senate Bill...
The National Food Authority (NFA) is embarking on a ₱184-million modernization of its grain quality testing system to reduce postharvest losses and strengthen the country’s food security. In a statement on Monday, June 29, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the NFA will upgrade...
For many young Filipinos, college is not just about preparing for a career. It is also where they develop critical thinking, discover their identity, and deepen their understanding of the country 's history and culture. That is why a proposal to reduce general education courses in higher...
BATANGAS CITY - Classes on all levels and on-site activities were suspended at the Batangas City Integrated High School on Monday following an alleged shooting threat. In a statement, the school said the suspension would be in place while the situation is under assessment. “Everyone is...
The Marcos administration is proposing a record ₱7.2 trillion national budget for fiscal year 2027, an increase of six percent over the current year, as the government seeks to counteract an economic slowdown triggered by geopolitical conflict and domestic spending scandals. According to National...
Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), has received one of France 's highest national distinctions in recognition of his role in strengthening maritime cooperation between the Philippines and France. The PCG said that Gavan received the Ordre national du...
No matter how complex government budget is, it must be made accessible and understandable for every Filipino, President Marcos said. The President made the remark on Friday, June 26, during the launch of the Centralized Open Monitoring Platform for Appropriations and Spending Statistics (COMPASS),...
The Philippines has secured approval for a new grant from the United States (US) aid arm Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) to support energy-sector reforms, providing a fresh boost to the Marcos Jr. administration’s efforts to strengthen energy security while the country remains under a state of...
The sense of the House of Representatives is clear--the tragic Tacloban City school shooting must be probed, and the government 's pre- and post-interventions dissected. This, after several House members filed on Thursday, June 25 resolutions seeking a House inquiry on the disturbing incident,...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has directed government agencies to accelerate the implementation of their 2026 budgets and finalize priority expenditures for next year in line with President Marcos ' push to improve public service delivery. Recto convened key Cabinet officials on June 22 for...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has vowed to fast-track the passage of the long-pending National Land Use Act (NLUA) in the Senate, aiming to finally turn the measure into law. Tulfo is the newly-appointed Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change. It was...
Authorities arrested 10 individuals and seized approximately P12 million worth of petroleum products, equipment, and transport assets during an operation against an alleged illegal fuel transfer scheme known as “paihi” in Navotas City on Monday, June 22. According to the Philippine National...
