President Marcos has ordered government agencies to determine the priority core functions and services that must be devolved to the local government units (LGUs) by the end of February next year. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Malacañang said on Monday,...
More than 64,000 policemen have been deployed in various transportation hubs and places of convergence across the country as part of the security measures for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said the policemen...
Jose Mari Chan (Judel Jhon Cubelo's Facebook) A member of the House Committee on Creative Industries says it's about time that Jose Mari Chan gets considered for the title of National Artist. According to Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian says that with the signing of the 2024 national budget, the free assessment for national certification of Grade 12 learners taking the Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) track is assured. Under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the final amount of P438.16...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has estimated that over seven million Filipinos could have escaped poverty if inflation had remained within the government's target over the last two years. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the high inflation rate, which averaged...
Police Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), warned all uniformed personnel on breaking his trust that they would not fire their firearms indiscriminately especially during the New Year revelry. Acorda issued the statement as he insisted that there is no need to...
Former senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson expressed support for the Philippine National Police's (PNP) lack of recommendation for a ceasefire agreement with the Communist Party of the Philippines (AFP) and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA). "I support the PNP on this. The CPP/NPA is...
As the holiday season approaches, we all know how much Filipinos enjoy preparing for the Noche Buena feast; however, a dietitian from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) urged the public to practice food moderation in order to avoid overconsumption and maintain good health. Unsplash Food...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the duration of the El Niño weather event may be shorter than initially estimated by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Friday, Dec. 22...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla is eyeing to file a resolution in relation to the supposed lack of due process in the National Telecommunications Commission's (NTC) imposition of a 30-day suspension on the operations of television network Sonshine Media Network Inc. (SMNI). In a statement on...
President Marcos has vetoed sections of the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) pertaining to the Department of Justice (DOJ) revolving funds and implementing the National Government's Career Executive Service Development Program. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Bongbong...
Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) has assigned National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re), the country’s sole professional reinsurer, a financial strength rating of PRS A with a Stable Outlook. An insurer rated PRS A has strong financial security...
