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There comes a point in many people’s lives when the question quietly changes. Not: “How do I earn more?” But: “How much is enough for me to finally live well?” For many Filipinos, life begins with survival. You work to help family. To pay debt. To stabilize the household. To make sure there is food […]
House Committee on Appropriations Vice Chair and Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong assured the public that concerns over the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 could still be addressed before it becomes law. Adiong said the bicameral conference committee, composed of representatives from the House and Senate, would review differences between the budget […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso welcomed Health Secretary Dr. Edwin Mercado to Baseco to launch a joint influenza vaccination drive for senior citizens and other vulnerable groups, underscoring the city government’s commitment to public health under its Minimum Basic Needs (MBN) program. The event, held at Amadome Court in Baseco, aimed to vaccinate […]
Faster cargo release, more efficient trade processes, and stronger border protection are among the goals driving the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) continuing modernization efforts. To support these reforms, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led a delegation to Japan recently to gain insights into advanced customs technologies, digital systems, and operational practices that can help improve the delivery […]
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza called on all BIR personnel to think and work as data professionals, emphasizing the importance of responsible data management and effective communication during the Bureau’s 37th National Statistics Month Forum held at the BIR National Office in Quezon City. “I envision every BIR revenuer thinking and […]
Multi-media giant NET25 has shown the range of its opinion page on a single posting day, October 27, 2026, with NET25 President Caesar R. Vallejos writing in Taglish on the peso’s record low and veteran television producer Wilma Galvante writing in English on Regine Velasquez’s farewell to her signature songs. For the Filipino household, the […]
Just over two weeks before leaders gather at the Philippine International Convention Center, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is letting music carry the Chairship’s message. The Nation’s Girl Group BINI recently released the music video for “Sama-Sama Tayo,” a song that pays homage to the Philippines’ hosting of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the government to ensure the strict enforcement of price freezes in areas declared under a state of calamity and intensify its crackdown on hoarders, profiteers, and cartels as the country braces for the impact of strong El Niño on food production and prices. Pangilinan urged the Department of Trade and […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano reaffirmed his support for the welfare and transformation of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) as he brought assistance and a message of faith during his annual birthday visit to Taguig City Jail. “We want to do more because alam naming hindi pa tapos ang Diyos sa buhay ninyo,” Cayetano […]
Senator Chiz Escudero lauded the convening of the first elected Bangsamoro Parliament, calling it a historic milestone in the country’s peace-building efforts that augurs well for greater economic opportunities and development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “The inaugural session is a testament to the progress we have made in transforming decades […]