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Applying for the Quezon City Government’s pioneering Right to Care (RTC) Card is now faster and more convenient, with the program officially integrated into QC eServices, the city’s unified digital platform for government services. Through the online portal, eligible applicants can now submit documentary requirements and schedule their mandatory orientation from the comfort of their […]
The House of Representatives approved the Office of the President’s (OP) proposed P10.15-billion budget for 2027 with Bataan 2nd District Representative Abet Garcia praising the agency’s sharp spending reduction and transparency measures. Garcia, who sponsored the OP budget, said the proposed allocation is 64.02% lower than the 2026 budget and accounts for only 0.14% of […]
The Marcos administration is considering the construction of five rainwater impounding facilities across Metro Manila as part of efforts to strengthen flood mitigation and increase the national capital’s capacity to manage heavy rainfall, Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said following a meeting with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at the Malacañang. The proposed facilities, […]
The Philippine Red Cross held a necrological service in loving memory of Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua, honoring his life, public service, and years of support for the humanitarian organization. Cua served as a member of the PRC Board of Governors for 18 years since 2008. During his tenure, the governor stood with the […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), led by Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza, has issued the implementing rules for electronic invoicing, moving a major digital tax reform toward broader implementation among covered taxpayers. “With these rules in place, we can now move into implementation and refine the framework as needed. Our goal is to make electronic […]
Senator Ping Lacson pushed for a bigger slice of self-generated revenues, or revenues generated from the income-generating activities of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its attached agencies, to help them better fulfill their mandates. Lacson noted that while the “DOJ family” remitted some P18.715 billion from income-generating activities to the national treasury for 2025, […]
Senator Bong Go urged Congress and the executive branch to ensure that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) receives the funding legally earmarked for Universal Health Care, warning against repeating years in which billions of pesos in mandated health revenues failed to fully reach the state insurer. During the Senate budget hearing, Go reviewed PhilHealth […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is calling on the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to ensure full transparency in identifying and distributing agrarian reform beneficiaries, saying public accountability must go hand in hand with the government’s responsibility to empower Filipino farmers. Pangilinan, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, led the budget deliberation […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has spearheaded a series of partnerships with state agencies, local government units (LGUs), and the private sector to modernize public school infrastructure and expand digital connectivity across the country. The dual initiatives address two critical challenges facing the country’s basic education system: classroom shortage and learning disruptions caused by weather-related emergencies. […]
Quezon City, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Anime Manga Enthusiasts (UP AME) proudly unveils the exciting lineup of competitions and stage activities for AME Matsuri 2026, set to take place on August 14, 2026, at the Open Space between Vinzons Hall and the Student Union Building, UP Diliman. As part of UP AME’s […]