Senate, House to hold closed-door meeting on proposed Constitutional change after May 7
SENATORS and House representatives will hold a closed-door meeting after May 7 to discuss the proposed amendment of the 1987 Constitution as well as...
National infrastructure master plan must be based on regional priorities, local land use
A PROPOSED law that will serve as a blueprint for national infrastructure development must take into consideration the priorities of each Philippine region and...
Senate passes One Town, One Product program bill on final reading
A BILL that seeks to develop indigenous raw materials, local skills and talents, and highlight local traditions and cultures has been passed on third...
30 complaints filed related to Negros Oriental governor’s murder
THIRTY complaints related to the murder of Negros Oriental’s governor and 26 other victims have been filed before a Bayawan City regional trial court,...
Putin arrest order a shadow of things to come for Duterte, analysts say
THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin over alleged war crimes in Ukraine shows that the court is functioning and could punish erring officials in ex-President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s deadly drug war, experts said at the weekend.
Philippine ties with Moscow likely to remain warm amid Putin trial at ICC
THE PHILIPPINES would probably keep steady relations with Russia despite an order for the arrest of President Vladimir Putin by the International Criminal Court...
Mindoro oil spill threatens long-term fish supply, key marine biodiversity area
THE CONTINUED oil spill from the sunken vessel off the waters of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro will have a long-term impact on fish supply and...
Senator proposes additional P418-M power subsidy for low-income households
A SENATOR has asked the administration to provide an additional P418-million electricity supply subsidy for low-income households amid the continued high cost of goods.
“We...
Davao Oriental eyes P375-M fund next year to jumpstart airport operations
THE DAVAO Oriental provincial government will seek a P375-million fund in next year’s national budget to jumpstart the operations of the airport in its...
Kadiwa outlet in Bicol generates P1.2-M sales in 2 days
THE MARCOS administration’s first Kadiwa outlet in Bicol region has generated more than P1.2 million in sales, the presidential palace said on Sunday.
“The first...
MPIF provides support to 50 Grade 12 scholars
METRO Pacific Investments Foundation, Inc. (MPIF) and PLDT-Smart Foundation’s Gabay Guro project are supporting 50 Grade 12 students through a monthly allowance and a...
Philippines scrambles to get ROV as it tries to contain spill
THE PHILIPPINE government is trying to fast-track the arrival of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) from Japan that will locate the source of the...