President Marcos has appointed Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, wife of Senator Koko Pimentel, as the country's special envoy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. appoints Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, wife of Senator Koko Pimentel, as the country's special envoy to the United...
(Philippine Health Insurance Corporation) The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations has ordered a special audit into the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) advance payments program, which has been linked to...
At least nine officers and personnel of the Special Action Force (SAF) are now being investigated for possible connivance after two police commandos were caught providing security services to a foreigner who was found to be an official of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO). The two SAF...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is eyeing the establishment of what it described as moden mass housing within the vicinities of Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) and the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) in a bid to support the manpower needs for the economic development...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed "high hopes" that the Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination created by President Marcos will help address and improve human rights situation in the country. The President created the committee to improve the mechanisms for the promotion...
President Marcos has designated Tupi Information Technology (IT) Park in Cotabato as a Special Economic Zone. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Through Proclamation No. 530 dated May 2, Marcos created and designated Tupi IT Park as a Special Economic Zone...
A high-ranking official of India's Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ Ltd.) expressed the company's intention to invest in the Philippines, citing the country's stability in regulation and business environment. NEW VENTURES — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio "Pidi" Barzaga Jr. (MANILA BULLETIN, Facebook) Speaker Martin Romualdez says it might no longer be possible to hold a special election for the seat left by the late Cavite...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian renewed his call to strengthen the involvement of local government units (LGUs) in improving the quality of basic education. Gatchalian said that this is part of the effort to decentralize governance in the basic education sector. His proposal is outlined in the 21st...
Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has urged to fast-track the creation of a mapping system to track hospitals that have not received health emergency allowances. During a radio interview, Pangandaman called on the Department of Health (DOH) to address the issues...
(Jansen Romero/MANILA BULLETIN) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has trumpeted the newly-signed law that aims to establish special lanes for the hassle-free processing of the passports of senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs),...
The guns and personal belongings left behind by fleeing communist rebels after a 15-clash with elements of the police elite's Special Action Force in Ragay, Camarines Sur on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (photo: SAF) Elite police commandos clashed on Saturday, April 6, with suspected communist...
