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5 charged over P2.7-B shabu shipment from Pakistan

Manila, Feb. 6 -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said criminal charges have been filed against five individuals on Thursday in connection with an attempt to bring in more than 404 kg. of s... Read More


Escudero: No impeachment trial happening during congressional recess

Manila, Feb. 6 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Thursday ruled out any impeachment proceedings during Congress' adjournment, citing legal and procedural constraints that must first be addressed... Read More


6-month drainage works along Bonifacio Drive in Manila start Feb. 7

Manila, Feb. 6 -- The six-month rehabilitation and upgrading of the drainage system along Bonifacio Drive-Northbound in Manila City will begin on Feb. 7. In a social media post Thursday, the Departme... Read More


3 anti-drug ops net 5 suspects, P14-M shabu

Manila, Feb. 6 -- Government anti-drug operatives have arrested five suspects and confiscated PHP14 million worth of illegal drugs in separate operations in Manila, Caloocan City, and Pampanga provinc... Read More


NGPA positions PH as 'leading model of transparency in Asia': PBBM

Manila, Feb. 6 -- The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) has made the Philippines a "leading model of transparency in Asia and a pioneer in open governance in the world," President Ferdinand R. Mar... Read More


DA OKs 4K MT of onions importation to prevent 2022 crisis

Manila, Feb. 6 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday approved the importation of 4,000 metric tons (MT) of onions. In a statement, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the move aims... Read More


PBBM: Open governance key to prosperity, stability, security

Manila, Feb. 6 -- Open governance is key to attaining prosperity, stability and security, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, as he called for strong collaboration through "impactful d... Read More


UK, PH eye bilateral deals on trade, maritime cooperation

Manila, Feb. 6 -- The Philippine government is looking at signing a number of new agreements with the United Kingdom ahead of the 80th anniversary of their bilateral relations in 2026, Department of F... Read More


DBM chief urges LGUs: Embrace open governance

Manila, Feb. 6 -- Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Thursday urged local government units (LGUs) to embrace open governance and join the Open Government Partner... Read More


OCD chief calls for stricter implementation of Building Code

Manila, Feb. 6 -- Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno reiterated his call for a more stringent enforcement of the National Building Code and the cessation of co... Read More