Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan may take the witness stand as a state witness in the P92.8-million flood-control malversation case against former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., prosecutors told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Tuesday, June...
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) will ask the Sandiganbayan to discharge former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan as a respondent so he can testify as a state witness in several cases involving alleged anomalies in flood-control projects, Ombudsman Jesus...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The local government of El Salvador City in Misamis Oriental will continue expanding its healthcare services this year after providing P35.17 million in medical assistance to residents in 2025. Mayor Edgar Lignes said the local government funded most of the medical aid,...
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...
To expand access to medical education and address the shortage of physicians, the Commission on Higher Education (Commission on Higher Education) has approved five state universities to open Doctor of Medicine programs starting academic year (AY) 2026–2027. The approved institutions are: *...
The municipality of Puerto Galera in Occidental Mindoro declared a state of calamity due to a severe water shortage caused by a months-long dry spell. The declaration under Resolution No. 005-2026 filed by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council will fast-track the...
President Marcos welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, June 16, during his state visit to the Philippines. A 21-gun salute was accorded to the visiting German President during the welcome ceremony, followed by the two heads of State inspecting the...
Amid a prolonged global oil crisis, the Philippines is poised to secure fresh grant and loan financing from bilateral as well as multilateral partners to support power-sector reforms and the transition to more renewable energy (RE) sources. United States (US) aid agency Millennium Challenge Corp....
President Marcos will welcome German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the Philippines next week for a state visit expected to deepen cooperation in defense, maritime security, trade, climate action, and other areas of mutual interest. Steinmeier will be in the country from June 15 to...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Sarangani has declared a state of calamity following the devastating earthquake that affected almost the entire province and killed 18 people, injured dozens, and resulted in widespread damage to infrastructure. Gov. Rogelio Pacquiao said the province has...
DAVAO CITY – The Municipal Council of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental declared a state of calamity on Tuesday following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that triggered landslides and killed seven residents. In an interview on Wednesday, Mayor Jason John Joyce said local authorities are conducting...
ILOILO CITY – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos became emotional at the graduation rites of her 25 law students at West Visayas State University (WVSU) on Friday, June 5. The First Lady was seen holding back tears when she was honored for her role as one of their professors at College of Law (COL)....
