25% of Filipinos uncertain life will improve in 2026 — survey
According to a nationwide survey by public opinion firm WR Numero, a quarter of Filipinos are unsure if their own lives and their families’...
China intensified SCS coercion last year, says Philippine Navy
CHINESE maritime forces stepped up coerciveness in the South China Sea (SCS) last year by shifting their deployment patterns, in a move that a Philippine armed forces report said shows Beijing’s willingness to raise tensions in the disputed waterway.
Yearender: PHL budget system seen as test case for transparency reforms
THE government’s budgetary system has become a proving ground for transparency reforms, analysts said, as mounting public pressure forces lawmakers to demonstrate greater openness in the wake of corruption scandals.
Philippines calls for enforcement of international law amid US-Venezuela conflict
THE PHILIPPINES has called on the United States and Venezuela to respect international laws and restore peace and order, the Department of Foreign Affairs...
Acquisition of Cabral files raises questions over data protection
A DIGITAL rights advocate on Monday called on the government to urgently authenticate the acquisition of the so-called Cabral files, citing concerns over the...
Zaldy Co counsel skips DoJ investigation on ‘ghost’ projects
THE counsel of former Party-list Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” S. Co, who is facing a plunder complaint, did not attend the Department of Justice’s (DoJ)...
First phase of EDSA busway rehab completed
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) busway lane has returned to normal operations after completing the first...
MMDA to hasten accident response
THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday said it is seeking to implement a faster response time for road accidents within the Philippine...
DENR urged to review RE projects
A FISHERS’ group has called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to review several renewable energy (RE) projects, citing potential risks...
Philippines, France may sign VFA this year
The Philippines and France are expected to finalize a visiting forces agreement (VFA) within the year, paving the way for closer defense cooperation between...
Veto of alleged ‘pork’ funds could strengthen credibility of Marcos
THE veto of alleged “pork” allocations in the 2026 national budget would allow President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to strengthen the credibility of his administration’s commitment to fighting corruption, analysts said over the weekend, as civil society groups step up calls for the Palace to strike out contentious provisions in the bicameral committee’s report.
US attack on Venezuela sends ‘troubling’ signal to int’l community — senator
THE United States attack on Venezuela and capture of its President, Nicolas Maduro, sends a “troubling” signal to the international community, a lawmaker said...