Address education crisis, gov’t told
THE STUDENT Council Alliance of the Philippines (SCAP) on Tuesday called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and the 20th Congress to implement concrete...
Nepomuceno assumes BoC post
THE NEWLY appointed Bureau of Customs (BoC) Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno has started his campaign to achieve the 1.06-trillion collection goal and combat smuggling.
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DoTr eyes ‘restructuring’ of Cebu Bus Rapid Transit
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) is looking to coordinate with the new set of government officials in Cebu City to restructure the Cebu Bus...
PPA awards P221-M Amandayehan port upgrade project
A CEBU-BASED construction company has secured the P221.03-million contract to upgrade Amandayehan port in Basey, Samar, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said.
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Philippines ready to pick fighter jets but funding hurdles remain — DND
THE PHILIPPINES is ready to finalize the selection of advanced fighter jets for as part of its military modernization, though funding shortfalls continue to be the biggest stumbling block to buying the combat planes.
Marcos to review wage hike impact as lawmakers refile bills to revive lobby
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will study the impact of a legislated wage hike, the presidential palace said on Tuesday, after senators and congressmen filed separate bills seeking to revive the lobby.
SC issues writ versus China-funded bridge in south
THE PHILIPPINE Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the government to respond to allegations that the construction of a four-kilometer China-funded bridge in southern Philippines...
Bill imposing stricter guidelines vs online gambling filed in Senate
A PHILIPPINE Senator on Tuesday filed a bill that seeks to implement stricter rules for online gambling platforms in a bid to curb the...
China sanctions former senator
BEIJING — China sanctioned former Philippine senator Francis N. Tolentino on Tuesday and barred him entry, citing “egregious conduct” on matters such as the...
Most party-lists back Romualdez
MOST PARTY-LIST groups are backing Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez’s bid for the speakership of the House of Representatives, a congressman said on...
New DFA chief takes oath
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday administered the oath of office to Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, who is the new secretary for...
DBM OKs P3.6B for gov’t rural electrification program
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday said it released over P3.627 billion to fund the government’s electrification program this year.
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