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Report abusive palay traders, Palace tells farmers

Manila, July 3 -- Malacanang on Thursday warned rice traders against exploiting the government's PHP20 per kg. rice program to justify lowering their buying price of palay (unhusked rice), urging farm... Read More


Gov't continues to provide aid amid Israel-Iran conflict, says Palace

Manila, July 3 -- The Philippine government remains relentless in assisting affected Filipinos amid the conflict between Israel and Iran, Malacanang said on Thursday. In a press briefing, Palace Pres... Read More


No sacred cows in probe into missing 'sabungeros' case: Palace

Manila, July 3 -- No one will be spared in the investigation into the case of the disappearance of "sabungeros" (cockfight aficionados), Malacanang said on Thursday. This, after Julie "Dondon" Patido... Read More


Jeddah-bound flight diverts back to NAIA due to 'technical issue'

Manila, July 3 -- A Saudia Airlines flight bound for Saudi Arabia diverted back to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) about an hour from take off due to technical issue, authorities confirm... Read More


Palace: Regulated minors' social media use OK to protect mental health

Manila, July 3 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will support the proposal to regulate the use of social media platforms among minors, if it takes a toll on their mental health, Malacanang said on ... Read More


Possible landslides, flooding in Luzon as LPA, habagat intensify rains

Manila, July 3 -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) on Thursday advised communities and local government units (LGUs) in Luzon to stay on high alert for possible rain-induced landslides, flash fl... Read More


PBBM to review bills vs. political dynasty; divorce

Manila, July 3 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has to study the proposed measures on anti-political dynasty and divorce before taking a stand on the issues, Malacanang said on Thursday. This, af... Read More


Escudero: Full bank secrecy enables corruption, reform long overdue

Manila, July 3 -- Senate President Francis Escudero is reviving a long-standing proposal to compel public officials to waive their bank secrecy rights, warning that the country's decades-old confident... Read More


P50 NCR wage hike a progress, but long-term reforms needed: Villanueva

Manila, July 3 -- Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday said the PHP50 wage adjustment signals progress but underscored the need for structural reforms that would guide regional wage boards using update... Read More


DBM OKs standard procurement forms to boost transparency, efficiency

Manila, July 3 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the use of Standard Forms for Procurement as part of government efforts to streamline processes and improve transparency un... Read More