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The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs sought to determine the extent of Philippine involvement in the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs seized in Laos and bound for Manila aboard a chartered aircraft, as lawmakers pressed government agencies for updates on the investigation and measures to prevent similar shipments from entering the […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso inaugurated Manila City Hall’s first public electric vehicle (EV) charging station, marking a milestone in the city’s push toward sustainable and accessible mobility for residents and commuters. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held at the Kartilya ng Katipunan, formalized the partnership between the City Government of Manila and ACMobility, the […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is advancing reforms in pricing, project approvals, and market rules to encourage power investments that support reliable service and reasonable electricity costs. In his keynote address, “Enabling Investments Through Regulation: Pricing, Approvals & Market Stability,” at the 3rd Philippine Power Plant Energy Summit, ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino […]
Different generations of Filipino chess and billiard athletes came together as Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera welcomed young athletes, professional athletes, and veteran sports personalities during a courtesy visit at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Joining Rivera during the courtesy call are Commissioner Angel Bautista and Supervising Administrative Officer […]
Government seized P11.6 billion worth of smuggled agricultural products in 67 operations during a 17-month period, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to intensify the campaign against acts deemed as economic sabotage. The stepped up drive also led to the filing of administrative or criminal complaints against 218 persons, which Malacañang assured will be pursued […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano pushed for concrete measures to protect the rights of Muslim Filipinos, urging the government to issue the delayed rules on Islamic burial law, explore culturally sensitive autopsy procedures, and revisit the vetoed measure guaranteeing access to public cemeteries. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities and […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has proposed a legislative measure seeking to exempt common areas within residential subdivisions and condominiums from real property taxes (RPT) to provide financial relief to millions of middle-class families. Senate Bill No. 2569 proposes an amendment to Section 234 of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991 to remove […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is urging the executive department to consider declaring a state of calamity amid the looming threat of El Niño on the country’s food supply. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform warned that prolonged drought could devastate the agriculture and fisheries sectors, threaten farmers’ and fisherfolk’s livelihoods, […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has reiterated the Department of Education’s (DepEd) commitment to equity in infrastructure, emphasizing that classroom allocations must be responsive to school needs and directed toward areas facing the most severe shortages. Secretary Angara highlighted that DepEd is embedding data-driven criteria into its construction strategy, while acknowledging a report from the Second […]
“Collaborate with academe in producing electric vehicles for public transport.” This was what Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos urged local government units as the country continues to grapple with the high price of fuel, with transport groups clamoring for a fare hike. “Shifting to EVs is a long-term solution that will decrease our dependency […]