The Commission on Audit (COA) has recommended the filing of charges by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) against contractors for delays in the implementation of irrigation contracts and projects worth P2.04 billion. The recommendation was made as COA disclosed that the delays have...
The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) recently received a significant boost with a service donation from SM Development Corporation (SMDC), underscoring a milestone in the museum's history. The donation was formally accepted on January 31. From left: National Museum of the Philippines...
Senator Mark Villar pushes for the establishment of mandatory Muslim prayer rooms in public offices and establishments after he filed Senate Bill No. 2288, or the Act Mandating the Establishment of Muslim Prayer Rooms in all Public Offices and Establishments. The measure proposes to mandate all...
Senator Loren Legarda on Sunday, February 2, called on Filipinos to embrace, nurture and honor the country’s artistic and cultural heritage as the nation celebrates National Arts Month this February. Legarda stressed that culture and the arts are an integral part of nation-building, the...
Establishments cannot refuse to provide benefits and privileges to persons with disabilities (PWDs) due to questions at the time the identification (ID) cards are presented by the holders, the Department of Justice (DOJ) declared. “Denial and withholding PWD benefits and privileges solely because...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Rep. Villafuerte's office) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is prodding senators to approve a House-passed measure extending the corporate life of the National Housing...
Concerns and allegations that the home visit on delinquent firearms owners could be weaponized for political intimidation for the midterm elections are baseless and mere speculations, the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil stressed that their...
Family rights advocate Camille Villar has reaffirmed her commitment to policies that protect both Filipino families and the environment, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that ensures the health and prosperity of present and future generations. In her recent remarks, Villar emphasized...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel hold a flag-raising activity onboard BRP Teresa Magbanua in the vicinity of Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on June 12, 2024 to commemorate the 126th Philippine Independence Day. (Photo by PCG) The National Security Council (NSC) and Armed Forces of...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa has slammed what he considers the resurgence of illegal drugs in the country. "Ang daming tao na nagsasabi na nagpapasalamat sila sa war on drugs dahil safe na ‘yung kanilang environment (Many people say they are grateful for the war on drugs because their...
A total of 117 Filipino employees of a lending company were arrested for allegedly being involved in abusive debt collection schemes in Makati City. Authorities raid a loan firm in Makati for alleged abusive schemes against individuals who borrow from it. (Photos from PAOCC) A joint law enforcement...
The competition in the country’s free television industry has severely weakened since the non-renewal of ABS-CBN Corp.'s franchise in 2020, according to a new study by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC). The study titled “Blocktiming Practices in the Philippine Free TV Industry.”...
