Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Senator seeks to end bill deposit collection by power firms

Manila, Nov. 6 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian filed a measure seeking to abolish the collection of bill deposits by distribution utilities (DUs) and electric cooperatives (ECs) and to mandate the refun... Read More


Senate mobile clinic to boost public health services

Manila, Nov. 6 -- The Senate on Wednesday formally accepted a fully equipped mobile clinic from the Department of Health (DOH) to help deliver basic healthcare services to underserved communities. Se... Read More


Senate to focus on 2026 budget amid ICI case row; Romualdez meet eyed

Manila, Nov. 6 -- The Senate will remain focused on its legislative work, particularly the passage of the 2026 national budget, despite the recommendation of the Independent Commission for Infrastruct... Read More


NCMF: First Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day milestone for inclusivity

Manila, Nov. 6 -- The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) on Wednesday hailed the first-ever nationwide observance of the Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day on Nov. 7, calling it a milestone for na... Read More


Filipino artisans shine anew in 9th Nat'l Arts Fair

Manila, Oct. 24 -- Filipino creativity and craftsmanship took center stage once again at the opening of the 9th National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on Friday. The ... Read More


Escudero wants stronger LGU role in identifying infra projects

Manila, Oct. 23 -- Senator Francis Escudero said Thursday local government units (LGUs) should have a greater role in identifying infrastructure projects in their areas to ensure that public funds are... Read More


NIB, BCS join Maynilad's 'Plant for Life' to protect La Mesa watershed

Manila, Oct. 23 -- Employees of the News and Information Bureau (NIB) and the Bureau of Communications Services (BCS) joined the "Plant for Life" tree-planting activity of Maynilad Water Services, Inc... Read More


TUPAD budget cut to affect over 1M beneficiaries

Manila, Oct. 22 -- The reduced funding for the labor department's emergency employment programs, such as the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) in its proposed 2026... Read More


Sotto seeks stronger powers, transparency for People's Commission bill

Manila, Oct. 22 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday proposed expanding the powers and transparency mechanisms of the Independent People's Commission (IPC) under Senate Bill 1215. Durin... Read More


DA's province-led extension system seen to boost local agri governance

Manila, Oct. 22 -- Senator Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday expressed support for the Department of Agriculture's (DA) province-led agriculture and fisheries extension system (PAFES), describing it as ... Read More