No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser
MANILA — There is no evidence indicating that the two suspects involved in the Bondi Beach attack received any form of military training while...
President Marcos rejects Philippines portrayal as terrorist training hotspot
THE Philippines rejected claims by some foreign media outlets that portrayed the country as an Islamic State training hub following reports the alleged gunmen...
ICC chamber seeks counsel, prosecution ‘observations’ in Duterte’s jurisdiction appeal
THE Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered the prosecution and counsel for victims to file “additional observations” on the appeal...
Palace optimistic Congress can deliver ‘clean’ national budget on time
MALACAÑANG said President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is still confident Congress can deliver a “clean” 2026 national budget in time, following recommendations that a reenacted budget may be necessary.
Marcos tells new PNP generals to exercise restraint, uphold public trust
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. urged newly promoted Philippine National Police (PNP) generals to exercise restraint and uphold public trust as he presided over...
Local transactions to peak Dec. 23
HOLIDAY spending in the Philippines will likely post a steady increase this year, with card payments expected to peak two days before Christmas, data...
Discaya case sent to Cebu RTC
THE Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday confirmed the transfer of the malversation and graft cases filed against contractor Cezarah “Sarah” C. Discaya from Davao...
EDSA Busway now accepts GCash
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) has rolled out cashless fare payments for the EDSA Busway as part of its push to modernize public transport...
DBM releases guidelines on one-time incentive grant
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released the guidelines on the one-time Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) this year for government employees.
In a...
Marcos tells gov’t agencies to scale back holiday celebrations
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. directed national agencies to scale back Christmas and year-end celebrations as part of a renewed push for fiscal discipline...
Congress cuts rail funding in proposed 2026 budget
Philippine lawmakers cut funding for two flagship railway projects in the proposed P6.793-trillion budget for 2026, citing sluggish construction and a need to divert...
Gov’t to begin scaled-down EDSA rehabilitation on Dec. 24
The government will begin a scaled-down rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) on Dec. 24.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH),...