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MTRCB ready for streaming oversight, flags gaps in online safeguards

Manila, Sept. 11 -- The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) said Friday it is prepared to regulate streaming services such as Netflix, HBO and Disney if Congress expands its m... Read More


Tulfo: Hard-16 rule could turn Senate absences into 'no' votes

Manila, Sept. 11 -- Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo said Friday keeping all 24 senators in the voting base for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial could effectively turn the absence of members i... Read More


DTI fast-tracks MSME permits as trade-show sales hit P1-B

Manila, Sept. 11 -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is moving to cut permitting delays for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) while expanding their market access after Metro Manila... Read More


BFP seeks P3.1-B to keep fire trucks, stations running

Manila, Sept. 10 -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is seeking about PHP3.1 billion under the proposed 2027 budget to maintain fire trucks, facilities, and fire stations, after senators raised con... Read More


No need for Cayetano to notify Senate for personal trip - Gatchalian

Manila, Sept. 10 -- Senate President Win Gatchalian on Thursday said Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is not required to notify the Senate leadership if his reported trip abroad was personal... Read More


DILG vows faster response, safer communities with higher budget

Manila, Sept. 10 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday vowed faster emergency response, safer communities and stronger local governance services under its proposed ... Read More


PH-France pact to widen Manila's defense reach in Indo-Pacific

Manila, Sept. 10 -- The proposed visiting forces agreement between the Philippines and France is expected to widen the country's defense reach in the Indo-Pacific by linking Manila with a European sta... Read More


SC fast-tracks design for long-delayed Manila justice hall

Manila, Sept. 10 -- The Supreme Court is working to complete the design requirements for the long-delayed Manila Hall of Justice by the end of the year, as senators raised concern over a project that ... Read More


Sandigan pushes for speedy disposition of 26 flood control cases

Manila, Sept. 10 -- Some flood control-related graft cases filed before the Sandiganbayan have already reached the defense stage in less than a year, a development senators said should strengthen the ... Read More


PISA gains to guide 2027 education budget: Gatchalian

Manila, Sept. 9 -- Senate President Win Gatchalian on Wednesday said the Philippines' improved performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) should guide deliberations ... Read More