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P61.7-M illicit cigarettes seized, 19 nabbed in 2-day ops

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has arrested 19 individuals and seized PHP61.7 million worth of illicit cigarettes in two-day nationwide operations. In a stat... Read More


PBBM: P9.6-B allotted for construction of 4K classrooms nationwide

Manila, Feb. 11 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday announced the allocation of about PHP9.6 billion for the construction of 4,000 classrooms nationwide to address the shortage of learni... Read More


DSWD targets 130K beneficiaries for Tara, Basa! Program for 2026

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to expand its Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program (TBTP) through strengthened partnerships with local government units (LG... Read More


Palace declares holidays for local celebrations in 5 areas

Manila, Feb. 11 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in five local government units (LGUs), clearing the way for communities to mark key milestones with a day off... Read More


Hontiveros: Senate won't be silenced by foreign actors

Manila, Feb. 11 -- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday said statements from foreign officials would not stop the Senate from using its powers to defend Philippine sovereignty and national interests. ... Read More


DPWH expands transparency initiatives via 'Integrity Chain' portal

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has rolled out its Integrity Chain Portal to ensure traceable, auditable and accessible records for accredited validators of the B... Read More


Legarda backs stronger law against online child exploitation

Manila, Feb. 11 -- Senator Loren Legarda is pushing for the passage of the proposed Expanded Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Ma... Read More


Recto remembers JDV as reformist, bridge-builder

Manila, Feb. 11 -- Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto on Wednesday paid tribute to the late former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., describing him as a reform-driven leader who combined "grit and gr... Read More


DA wants higher tariffs on artificial sugar to protect local farmers

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) will look into increasing tariffs on artificial sugars to protect the local sugar industry. In a recent interview, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Lau... Read More


DA: Market allocation for rice importers eyed to support PH farmers

Manila, Feb. 10 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is crafting a measure for quantitative restrictions on rice importers to ensure support to local rice producers. The move comes as the ag... Read More