The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) has issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against a mining firm in Palawan for violating Indigenous Peoples' (IP) rights. (Photo from NCIP/Facebook) A CDO has been issued against the Ipilan Nickel Corporation (INC) for...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, August 14 reiterated his call for the government to first prioritize improving its collection before pursuing any plan to raise or impose new taxes. Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero (Senate PRIB Photo) Escudero pointed out Filipino...
The National Security Council (NSC) on Monday, August 14, strongly condemned the latest bomb and gun attack allegedly committed by New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Uson, Masbate which left three persons seriously wounded, including a local government official. National Security Adviser Eduardo...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has reminded the 102 former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels who are now police officers to always remember their oath to serve and protect the Filipino people. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
The Department of Energy (DOE) has endorsed at least 74 new projects this year that will advance into the system impact study (SIS) phase by system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). SIS refers to an engineering study that will comprehensively assess if additional...
DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman (Screenshot from YouTube) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the rationalization of all livelihood programs of the national government. Thus, bared Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah...
Any elected or appointed public official should be made to face stiffer penalties if they refuse to comply when they are served with an executory legal suspension or removal order. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the additional penalty should include temporary or permanent...
National Youth Commission (NYC) Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Leah Villalon urged the youth to transform their ideas into action and discuss critical issues requiring innovative solutions during the Youth Organization Registration Program National (YORP) Convention. ...
NAIA (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) Will this finally get rid of Ninoy Aquino International Airport's (NAIA) enduring tag as among the worst airports in the world? Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. bared Sunday, Aug. 13 that...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House Committee on Appropriations will start scrutinizing the budgets of the individual agencies this week as the hearings on the P5.768-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2024 goes into high...
In efforts to effectively address national security challenges, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the adoption of the National Security Policy (NSP) 2023-2028 that is consistent with his vision of a free, united, secure, peaceful, resilient and prosperous Philippines. File...
DOF Secretary Benjamin Diokno The value-added tax (VAT) being imposed in the Philippines is "under review". Thus, bared Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Benjamin Diokno before the House Committee on Appropriations Thursday, Aug. 10, on the first day of...
