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Price analysis system to end overpricing in infra projects

Manila, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Francis Escudero filed a measure that seeks to institutionalize a system to standardize the budgeting process for infrastructure projects and curb overpricing. Senate Bill No.... Read More


Marcos: PH to stay calm but firm in defending WPS

Manila, Oct. 29 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines' resolve to defend its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) "firmly but calmly," amid renewed tensions with Chin... Read More


'Tatak Pinoy' strategy to power PH industries growth OK'd

Manila, Oct. 29 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the Tatak Pinoy Strategy (TPS), a national plan designed to strengthen Philippine industries, expand local production, and boost the globa... Read More


PBBM institutionalizes ban on POGOs

Manila, Oct. 29 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act (RA) 12312, institutionalizing the ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and declaring their operations and o... Read More


OPAPRU, fashion brand sign MOU on women empowerment, peacebuilding

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on Wednesday announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bayo Foundation I... Read More


Tension in Tipo-Tipo due to 'rido' now gone

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Philippine Army (PA) said Wednesday that tensions in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, reportedly caused by "rido" or clan feuding, have de-escalated, with military and police units helping s... Read More


Estrada calls for Senate oversight on AFP modernization

Manila, Oct. 29 -- Senator Jinggoy Estrada called on Wednesday for the Senate to exercise its oversight powers to review the implementation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization P... Read More


Army readies 'Undas' security plan for Libingan ng mga Bayani

Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Wednesday said it has prepared a security plan along with other stakeholders to secure the "Libingan Ng Mga Bayani" (LNMB) in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig duri... Read More


Public warned vs. Airbnb, 'rent-tangay' scams on Undas

Manila, Oct. 29 -- Authorities warned the public to be extra vigilant against online scams, particularly those involving fake Airbnb listings and fraudulent vehicle rental or "rent-tangay" schemes, as... Read More


Ugandan with P42.5-M shabu nabbed at NAIA

Manila, Oct. 29 -- A 45-year-old Ugandan national was arrested Tuesday night at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City after authorities found in his luggage 6,250 gram... Read More