Gov’t agencies told to use energy-efficiency products, solar rooftop
THE Philippine government required its agencies to use energy-efficient products and prioritize solar rooftop installation, aiming to reduce energy consumption and drive sustainability.
In a...
Uncertainties loom over BARMM polls
COTABATO CITY — Mixed reactions greeted the poll body’s suspension of its preparations for the Oct. 13 first ever regional parliamentary elections in the...
DA belies Baguio sayote is formalin-laced
BAGUIO CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) here denied claims in a viral social media video suggesting the Baguio sayote (chayote) is treated...
Classes suspended in some areas due to Mirasol, transport strike
Classes in parts of Luzon and several Metro Manila schools were suspended on Thursday because of Tropical Depression Mirasol and a nationwide transport strike.
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Speaker Romualdez quits amid flood control scandal, replaced by Rep. Dy
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez resigned on Wednesday amid mounting criticism of his alleged role in the Philippines’ multibillion-peso flood control scandal, triggering a leadership shakeup in the House of Representatives just a week after a similar change in the Senate.
UK military pact may boost PHL stance in sea dispute
THE PHILIPPINES said a potential defense pact with the UK would boost its campaign to enforce a United Nations-backed tribunal ruling against China in the South China Sea, underscoring Manila’s strategy of rallying international support as tensions with Beijing intensify.
Tropical Depression Mirasol disrupts north, may intensify into storm
TROPICAL Depression Mirasol swept across Northern Luzon on Wednesday after making landfall in Aurora, forcing storm signals across more than a dozen provinces and...
16,000 reports on Marcos anti-graft site
THE PALACE on Wednesday said that more than 16,000 complaints have been filed through President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s online platform for questionable infrastructure...
BARMM poll preparations suspended
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc on Wednesday ordered the suspension of all preparations for the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections scheduled on Oct. 13,...
Palace dismisses VP’s criticism
THE Presidential Palace dismissed Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio’s criticism of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s handling of irregular flood control projects, saying the chief...
Law for public school teachers inked
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed a measure expanding prospects for career paths in teaching and school administration into law.
The new law, Republic Act...
LTFRB assures no disruption in three-day transport strike
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) assured that the three-day strike of various transportation groups, which started on Wednesday, will not disrupt...