No talks to replace DoT chief yet
MALACAÑANG on Thursday belied rumors that Philippine Sports Commission Chair Patrick C. Gregorio will replace Tourism Secretary Ma. Christina G. Frasco amid controversies over...
House urged to overturn junking of Marcos’ impeachment raps
A POLITICAL group on Thursday urged congressmen to overturn the House Justice Committee’s report dismissing the two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand R. Marcos,...
Tax perks eyed for hiring fresh grads
A MEASURE granting tax incentives for employers hiring fresh graduates has been filed in the Senate, in a bid to ease unemployment for newly...
Comelec awaits House notice on resigned lawmaker in flood mess
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said it is awaiting formal notification from the House of Representatives regarding the resignation of a party-list...
Petition filed vs Manila’s garbage collection ordinance
A PETITION was filed before the Supreme Court on Thursday challenging the constitutionality of Manila City Ordinance No. 9151, which increased garbage collection fees...
Customs thwarts P391-M illicit cigarette products, machines
THE Bureau of Customs on Thursday said it confiscated P391 million worth of imported cigarettes, machines, and raw materials from an illegal plant in...
Forest fire hits Mt. Posdo in Mankayan, Benguet
MANKAYAN, Benguet — A forest fire of still undetermined origin razed a portion of Mt. Posdo in Barangays Bulalacao and Guinaoang, Mankayan, Benguet on...
Signal No. 2 up in more than a dozen areas due to Tropical Storm...
More than a dozen areas are under Storm Signal No. 2 due to the effects of Tropical Storm Basyang, which will bring life-threatening winds...
House panel junks impeachment complaints vs President Marcos
THE House Justice Committee on Wednesday concluded talks on impeachment complaints accusing President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. of corruption, betrayal of public trust and...
Philippines sets year-end target for sea code talks
THE PHILIPPINES is looking to complete discussions on the Code of Conduct (CoC) in the South China Sea by December, Senator Erwin T. Tulfo...
President Marcos’ approval stayed neutral at end-2025, SWS says
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s approval rating remained neutral at the end of 2025, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, amid an administration-led anti-graft push involving anomalous flood control projects.
Comelec says anti-dynasty law may complicate 2028 election preparations
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday cautioned lawmakers that implementing an anti-political dynasty law could complicate preparations for the 2028 national elections.
Comelec Chairman...