Gov’t adjusts LGUs’ nat’l tax shares
THE Department of Budget Management (DBM) has announced an adjustment in the national tax allotment (NTA) shares of local government units (LGUs) with the...
Rise in bullying cases linked to lack of counselors, Angara says
THE Education chief on Wednesday said the rising cases of school-related bullying, which has led to the Philippines being tagged as the “bullying capital...
PRC to streamline CPD program
THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Wednesday said that it is seeking to streamline requirements under the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program, allowing professionals...
Stricter penalties vs hazing pushed
A PHILIPPINE Senator on Wednesday said that he has filed a bill seeking to impose stricter penalties against hazing cases.
Senate Bill No. 1318, filed...
Benefits for waste workers sought
A SENATOR has filed a bill that seeks to standardize the working conditions of waste workers through pensions, hazard pay, and representation in local...
Customs secures 12 luxury vehicles of Discayas
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BoC) said on Tuesday it had recovered all 12 luxury vehicles linked to the Discaya family, following a search...
LPA likely to become tropical depression
One of the low-pressure areas (LPAs) being monitored has a 'high' chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours, but its effect...
PHL taking ‘strategic’ approach to UN General Assembly suit vs China
THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is taking a “strategic, deliberate and calibrated approach” amid calls for the Philippines to file a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on the South China Sea, Manila’s top envoy said on Tuesday.
Senators mull budget overhaul for DPWH
PHILIPPINE Senators on Tuesday are pushing to amend or delete the proposed 2026 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) over...
55% of online gamblers unaware of risks from illegal sites — study
MORE THAN half of Filipino online gamblers are unaware of the financial, legal, and privacy risks associated with unregulated gambling platforms, a research firm...
Justice chief to file motion seeking to resolve pending Ombudsman case
JUSTICE SECRETARY Jesus Crispin C. Remulla on Tuesday said that he would file a motion to resolve his pending case before the Office of...
E-game licensing generates P69B
THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has earned P69 billion from the licensing fees of legal online gambling platforms in the first seven...