BIR files P48.39-M tax raps against contractor in Bulacan ‘ghost’ project
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed a criminal complaint with the Department of Justice against a major flood control contractor for allegedly...
Marcos to visit UAE on Jan. 12
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Jan. 12 for a working visit centered on sustainability talks and...
PHL finalizing non-ASEAN list
THE Philippines is still finalizing the list of foreign leaders outside the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) who are expected to attend the...
Senator wants standby fund removed
A SENATOR on Thursday said that he is pushing for the removal of unprogrammed appropriations in next year’s budget over corruption risks.
“I would remove...
Rise in PhilHealth reimbursements can’t keep up with hospital charges, PIDS says
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) recorded higher reimbursements in 2024, but these lagged the rapid rise in hospital charges, widening the gap in...
PHL delegates secure P522.29-M sales lead in South Korean business mission
A PHILIPPINE tourism delegation to South Korea secured P522.29 million in sales leads in a business mission in late November, according to the Tourism...
Marcos inaugurates Cagayan bridge
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday inaugurated a P2.3-billion bridge in Cagayan province, which is expected to spur economic activity by cutting travel...
Bill grants eligibility to contractual gov’t employees
A BILL seeking to grant civil service eligibility to contractual government employees that render at least five years of government service was filed at...
BARMM cops seize P97.4-M imported cigarettes in Maguindanao del Norte
COTABATO CITY — State anti-smuggling operatives seized P97.4 million worth of imported cigarettes during a two-day operation in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte, officials reported...
Over 3,000 affected by Mayon Volcano’s unrest, says NDRRMC
Around 3,555 individuals have been affected by the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano in Albay, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management...
Crater glow seen on Mayon Volcano, Alert Level 3 still in effect
A crater glow, locally known as “banaag,” was observed at the summit of Mayon Volcano on Wednesday evening, according to PHIVOLCS.
In an advisory, PHIVOLCS...
Lawmakers to ask Supreme Court to strike standby fund in 2026 budget
By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter
Minority congressmen plan to file a petition seeking to strike out all unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in this year’s P6.793-trillion...