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House begins deliberations on proposed P6.793-T 2026 nat'l budget

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The House of Representatives on Monday formally started the deliberations on the PHP6.793-trillion proposed national budget for 2026. Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez vowed that ... Read More


5 foreigners, 2 Filipinos nabbed for illegal gambling in Makati

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) on Monday announced the arrest of seven individuals, including five foreigners, for alleged invo... Read More


6 airport workers axed after testing positive for drugs -- CAAP

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has dismissed six airport workers after testing positive for drugs, it announced on Monday. A total of 1,703 underwent random... Read More


UP alumni cite Pangandaman for good governance

Manila, Aug. 18 -- Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has been named a recipient of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association's (UPAA) 2025 Distinguished... Read More


CWC raises alarm on child abuse following actress' revelations

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) on Monday commended actress Liza Soberano for sharing her experiences as a victim of childhood violence and neglect. In a statement, t... Read More


BOC temporarily takes down online tax calculator to upgrade system

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday said it will temporarily remove the online duty and tax calculator (ODTC) from its website to allow for system improvements. Commissioner Arie... Read More


Hontiveros seeks Senate probe on child abuse in Pampanga shelter

Manila, Aug. 18 -- Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros filed a resolution on Monday calling for an inquiry into alleged child abuse and mismanagement at a shelter in Mexico, Pampanga, 156 ch... Read More


PH Army to get 100 rounds of howitzer ammo from Israel

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The Philippine Army (PA) will be acquiring 100 rounds of high explosive (HE) 155mm precision-guided munition (PGM) to arm its howitzer platforms having the same caliber. A check on... Read More


Pro-Duterte vloggers, trolls peddling fake news vs. PNP - Torre

Manila, Aug. 18 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Nicolas Torre III on Monday accused vloggers and "trolls" associated with the Duterte administration of spreading fake news online to malign t... Read More


Escudero orders Senate drug testing review

Manila, Aug. 18 -- Senate President Francis Escudero directed a review of the Senate's random drug testing policy on Monday to ensure stricter implementation, following reports of alleged marijuana us... Read More