House summons audit, tax agencies in VP Duterte’s impeachment probe
THE HOUSE of Representatives Justice Committee has issued separate subpoenas to the Commission on Audit (CoA) and Bureau of Internal Revenue, ordering senior officials from both agencies to testify and submit government records tied to the impeachment proceedings against Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte‑Carpio.
Survey shows Sara ahead despite impeachment case
VICE-PRESIDENT Sara Duterte-Carpio remains the early front-runner for the 2028 presidential election, retaining a wide lead in a March 2026 survey by WR Numero despite facing an impeachment process in the House of Representatives.
Philippine companies seek tax, work-from-home relief as costs rise
THE Philippine private sector is urging the government to grant temporary tax relief measures and expand work-from-home arrangements to help businesses and workers cope with rising costs linked to the escalating war in the Middle East.
SC told unprogrammed funds erode control
PLAINTIFFS challenging unprogrammed appropriations told the Supreme Court (SC) that the budget mechanism allows billions of pesos to move outside constitutional guardrails, weakening fiscal...
Filipina killed in Israel strike
THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday confirmed the death of a Filipina national in Israel following a missile attack on the evening...
Probe of crisis fake news pushed
THE PRESIDENTIAL Communications Office (PCO) on Monday requested the Department of Justice to investigate and file criminal charges against the administrators of a social...
PUV service contracting to roll out
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will launch service contracting for public utility vehicles (PUVs) on select routes starting April 15 to...
OFWs hit by ME war get P2.9-M loan
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it has released P2.9 million worth of loan assistance for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by...
Passenger volume up in Holy Week
PASSENGER TRAFFIC rose during the Easter travel season, with airport passengers rising by 11.74%, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
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Interpol red notice vs ex-Rep. Co expected soon
THE DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government expects the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to issue a red notice against a former Philippine...
Expanded social aid sought
A SENATE committee on Tuesday called on several government agencies to expand the coverage of subsidies to include the middle class amid the energy...
Wellness manufacturing firm to open P500-M facility in Tarlac ecozone — PEZA
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said a wellness manufacturing firm is looking to set up a P500-million facility within Victoria Industrial Park (VIP)...