Minority House reps move to restore budget of state universities, colleges
MINORITY lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Wednesday filed a resolution calling for the restoration of the proposed budgets of state universities and colleges (SUCs).
Senate OK’s bill deferring village elections
THE SENATE on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill that seeks to postpone village and youth council elections to next year.
Zamboanga City buys 20 of 44 lots for new airport
ZAMBOANGA City Mayor John M. Dalipe has signed the deed of sale for 20 of 44 lots that will be used as site for the new Zamboanga International airport.
National gov’t formally transfers 6 airports to Bangsamoro management
SIX airports owned and managed by the national government have been formally transferred to the Bangsamoro region’s autonomous government, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Wednesday.
Marcos urges respect for international law at UN debut
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday called for respect for international law in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly that...
Marcos does not see a future without US
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday said the United States remains a key partner, adding that not having it as an ally is inconceivable.
Executive secretary replacement eyed
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is considering several people for executive secretary, the presidential palace said on Tuesday.
Information and Communications Technology dep’t eyes more wi-fi hotspots
THE DEPARTMENT of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Tuesday said it aims to provide free internet access in 8,701 public areas nationwide by yearend.
OfficePartners360 launches Davao outsourcing site
DAVAO CITY — OfficePartners360 has launched its second and biggest outsourcing site in Davao City and is seeking to hire more.
House OK’s bill postponing village elections
THE HOUSE of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a bill that seeks to postpone village and youth elections to next year.
Senate eyes higher budget for DoJ
SEVERAL senators on Tuesday backed a higher budget for the Department of Justice (DoJ) and its attached agencies, citing the need for more government prosecutors and better facilities.
Labor chief’s appointment confirmed
THE COMMISSION on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of the county’s Labor secretary.