Senator Joel Villanueva expressed optimism over the implementation of the Doktor Para Sa Bayan law after the program was granted P1.095 billion in funding under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA). "We 're very grateful to President Bongbong Marcos for supporting our Doktor Para Sa...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Tuesday, Jan. 6, that it has launched an administrative investigation against one of its personnel accused of sexually harassing a waitress at a restobar in Pasay City. According to initial investigation, the incident reportedly happened around 1 a.m. on...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded private companies to submit their 13th month pay compliance report by Jan. 15 to ensure workers receive their rightful benefits. DOLE said timely submission promotes transparency and strengthens the enforcement of labor laws protecting...
A teachers’ group on Wednesday, December 3, expressed strong opposition to proposals introducing a voucher system under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, warning that the measure could weaken state universities and colleges (SUCs) instead of improving access for poor...
Growing scrutiny over the assets and businesses of former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co has brought to light a five-year dispute with popular online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. stemming from their joint ownership of Midas Hotel and Casino. Law firm Villaraza and Angangco confirmed...
Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque dismissed reports that he was arrested in The Hague, Netherlands, explaining that he went back there and was unable to continue on his flight to Vienna, Austria because he was “unfit” to travel. This came just hours after the Department of Foreign...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) on Tuesday, Nov. 18, brought together senior maritime officials from four other nations for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening coordination against cross-border maritime threats. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan...
Amid “conflicting interpretations” that have caused funding delays for critical education and nutrition programs, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Thursday, October 30, underscored the urgent need to clarify how 23 national education laws are being implemented in...
Senator Erwin Tulfo emphasized the importance of managing food resources and imposing policies that will boost local production in the Philippines as he attended a forum on food security at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. Speaking before lawmakers from...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) rejected the allegations by Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco that it is lawyering for resigned Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co by not cancelling his passport amid the lawmaker’s involvement in the multi-billion-peso flood control corruption scandal. In a...
Six of the country’s top business groups called on lawmakers to amend the Philippines’ bank secrecy laws as a measure to improve the country’s standing in the global financial community amid the damage caused by corruption issues. In a statement on Friday, Oct. 17, the groups pushed for...
The bill providing free funeral services to indigent Filipino families has officially lapsed into law without the signature of President Marcos, Malacañang confirmed Monday, Oct. 13. In a text message, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that the measure, now Republic Act No....
