Murang Kuryente Party-list Rep. Arthur Yap has suggested what he described as a "more intelligent" use of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) amid the economic hardships that the country is going through due to the fuel price crisis. Yap made this pitch during the first marathon hearing of the...
The House of Representatives took the first hearing of 13-committee Legislative Energy Action Development (LEAD) Council very seriously. An unheard of 170 out of the 318 members of the lower chamber was listed as the peak attendance of the energy crisis council hearing around noon Wednesday, April...
The Philippines, through the National Maritime Council (NMC), condemned the multiple incidents of dangerous maneuvers and harassment by Chinese vessels against Filipino fisherfolk and ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "The National Maritime Council (NMC) strongly condemns the recent...
The government is now one step away from imposing a price ceiling of ₱50 per kilo on imported rice after the proposed policy received the recommendation of the interagency National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC). In a statement on Thursday, March 26, NPCC said it is adopting the Department of...
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the Philippine financial intelligence unit, has begun searching for its next executive director as Matthew David prepares to step down and seek another position within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). David led several asset freezes and seizures...
President Marcos has ordered the acceleration of the long-delayed rehabilitation of Marawi City and key infrastructure projects, including the Unified Grand Central Station, following updates presented during the eighth meeting of the Economy and Development Council. In a statement on Sunday, March...
Senator Loren Legarda called for stronger action against human trafficking, as she linked the protection of victims—particularly women and girls—to broader efforts in women’s empowerment. Legarda also stressed the need for reforms that uphold survivors’ dignity and security. “This...
Senator Joel Villanueva has filed a measure that seeks to amend and further boost Republic Act No. 9160 or the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) to combat financial crimes and protect the integrity of the financial system. Under Senate Bill No. 1983, Villanueva seeks to give more teeth to the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has stressed the need for stricter penalties amid recent foreign espionage activities targeting the Philippines ' state secrets. Lacson said that while he filed a bill to address the issue as early as July 2025, the proposed measure is still...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council has ordered an investigation over the operation of skin disease treatment clinics and similar dermatology facilities here amid concerns over patient safety, medical supervision, and compliance with health and business regulations. Councilor Ralph Abella,...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said this on Thursday, March 12 as he again criticized the recent actions of a fellow lawmaker whom he said appears to serve foreign interests. In an interview on DZRH Radio, Lacson reiterated his point as he criticized the pattern of actions of...
President Marcos has concluded his working visit in New York, which he described as "very productive" after engaging with the United Nations (UN) to call for peace amidst tensions in the Middle East and campaign for the Philippines ' bid for a seat at the UN Security Council. Marcos and his...
