VP asks Senate to junk impeachment case, cites House abuse of power
VICE-PRESIDENT (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday asked the Senate to dismiss the impeachment complaint against her, describing the attempt to remove her from office as a “clear abuse” of power.
Marcos reaffirms commitment to make education accessible in Marawi City
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making education accessible in Marawi City, which is still recovering from a...
8 OFWs from Iran to come home
THE PHILIPPINE government is preparing for the repatriation of eight overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Iran as conflict with Israel continues, President Ferdinand R....
VP removal needed for graft case
THE OMBUDSMAN cannot pursue a corruption case against Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio unless she is first removed from office, a congressman said on Monday.
The...
Group wants oil taxes suspended
A POLITICAL group on Monday urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to swiftly suspend excise and value-added taxes on petroleum products amid a conflict...
DoE unveils guidebook for offshore wind energy projects
THE Department of Energy (DoE) has unveiled a guidebook that will serve as a roadmap to help developers and government agencies navigate several permits...
House to back bill restoring NFA’s powers
THE House of Representatives will swiftly act on a proposal to restore the National Food Authority’s (NFA) market regulatory powers once it is transmitted...
Marilao northbound now completely passable, says NLEX
THE North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. said on Monday that it has finished the major structural repairs on the Marilao Bridge after it sustained...
Ilocos Norte gets P100-M sports institute grant
THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has awarded the Ilocos Norte provincial government a P100-million grant for the development of a sports institute...
P13-M drugs seized in Marawi operation
COTABATO CITY — Anti-narcotics agents confiscated P13 million worth of crystal meth (shabu) from a dealer entrapped with the help of local officials in...
Philippines accuses China coast guard of aggressive maneuvers against its fisheries vessels
MANILA - The Philippines accused Chinese Coast Guard ships on Friday of carrying out aggressive maneuvers and targeting its fisheries vessels with water canons...
PHL told to strengthen programs for returning OFWs from Israel, Iran
THE PHILIPPINES should strengthen its support programs for repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), analysts said, amid the expected influx of Filipino returnees displaced by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.