DoT denies claims over magazine cover allegations
The Department of Tourism (DoT) said on Wednesday that the allegations surrounding a magazine cover featuring Tourism Secretary Esperanza Christina G. Frasco are false...
Dizon, BCDA refute flood control ‘insertion’ allegations
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) denied Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon made budget insertions for flood control projects, dismissing a Batangas Rep....
Manila supports Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire
THE PHILIPPINES said that it supports the new ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia following a special border meeting between the two countries, the...
Labor programs reached more than 2.3M workers, DoLE says
The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said its livelihood and emergency employment programs reached more than 2.3 million workers in the first 11...
House to adopt blockchain tech in 2026, Speaker says
The House of Representatives will adopt blockchain technology and go paperless next year, which could make the chamber the first legislative body in Asia...
Bondi gunmen acted alone, no evidence they were part of militant cell, Australian police...
SYDNEY — Two gunmen who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach earlier this month acted alone and there was “no...
Anti-graft drive may strain Marcos’ ties but open doors to new ones
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. risks alienating his key congressional ties as he pushes for his anti-corruption drive, which could undermine legislative priorities, but could also open doors to new alliances, political analysts said.
House Appropriations panel denies offering incentives to push 2026 budget ratification
THE HOUSE Finance Committee on Monday denied claims that incentives were offered to lawmakers to secure votes for the ratification of the P6.793-trillion General...
More than half of Filipinos back immediate passage of anti-dynasty bill
MOST FILIPINOS support the immediate passage of measures addressing systemic corruption in the government, including bills banning political dynasties and creating a stronger independent body to investigate corruption in infrastructure projects, according to a nationwide survey.
Nearly 60% pessimistic about 2026 — survey
MOST FILIPINOS remain pessimistic about the country’s direction as 2026 approaches, a new survey showed on Monday, underscoring persistent concerns over governance and political...
US envoy Carlson to end PHL stint
WASHINGTON on Monday said that US Ambassador MaryKay L. Carlson is set to complete her stint as envoy to the Philippines by January of...
Ombudsman clarifies Leviste claims
THE Office of the Ombudsman on Monday clarified Batangas Rep. Leandro Antonio L. Leviste only shared a portion of the so-called Cabral files in...