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Abalos swears in Bret Monsanto as new OCS undersecretary

Manila, Aug. 12 -- Cabinet Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. on Wednesday administered the oath of office to lawyer Bret Monsanto as the new undersecretary of the Office of the Cabinet Secretary ... Read More


Revised charter to bring PCG closer to becoming 'future-ready'

Manila, Aug. 12 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday welcomed the Senate's approval of the proposed Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law, calling it another step toward a stronger, more capa... Read More


Another bill vs system loss charges filed in Senate

Manila, Aug. 12 -- Senator Francis Pangilinan has filed a bill seeking to remove system loss charges from household electricity bills, a move he said could reduce consumers' total electricity costs by... Read More


PNP probes fatal Cavite resort shooting involving cops

Manila, Aug. 12 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered a thorough probe into a shooting incident in Cavite province that resulted in the killing two people, ... Read More


PBBM inspects Baclaran River cleanup, urges proper waste disposal

Manila, Aug. 12 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called for sustained cleanup efforts and responsible waste disposal following his inspection of the garbage-filled Baclaran River in P... Read More


Legarda appeals for prevention-first approach to recurring floods

Manila, Aug. 12 -- Senator Loren Legarda on Wednesday appealed to national and local authorities to move away from the cycle of flood response and rehabilitation and instead invest more in prevention,... Read More


PH floats stronger trade, agri ties with Brazil's Lula

Manila, Aug. 12 -- The Philippines and Brazil are looking to expand relations across multiple sectors such as trade and investment and agriculture, said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) as the ... Read More


Marcos: Provide garbage facilities before imposing stiffer penalties

Manila, Aug. 12 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday thumbed down calls to impose stiffer penalties for improper waste disposal, saying the government must first ensure that people have a... Read More


DND lauds Senate concurrence of Canada, New Zealand SOVFA

Manila, Aug. 12 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday hailed the Senate for its unanimous concurrence in the ratification of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreements (SOVFA) with Ca... Read More


Marcos calls Metro Manila garbage situation 'critical' amid flooding

Manila, Aug. 12 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday described the garbage situation in Metro Manila as "critical" as massive volumes of waste clogged waterways, worsened flooding, and di... Read More