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Jay Ruiz remains as PCO acting chief, says Palace

Manila, July 9 -- Malacanang on Wednesday maintained that Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Jay Ruiz is still the head of the agency. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said s... Read More


PBBM order to gov't is to focus on work, avoid politics - Palace

Manila, July 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the government to focus on work and avoid politicking, Malacanang said on Wednesday. In a press conference, Palace Press Officer Clair... Read More


250K housing units committed under expanded 4PH program

Manila, July 9 -- A total of 42 private developers have committed to deliver 251,846 socialized housing units under the administration's Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program. In... Read More


Hontiveros to stay independent, vows to strengthen Senate opposition

Manila, July 9 -- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday said she remains committed to standing firm as an independent voice in the Senate, as questions mount over the future of the chamber's minority b... Read More


Hontiveros files cyber libel raps vs. 7 individuals over viral video

Manila, July 9 -- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday filed cyber libel charges before the Department of Justice against seven individuals in connection with a viral video accusing her of allegedly c... Read More


NBI raid yields P8-M fake baby powder, body cleansers

Manila, July 9 -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday announced the seizure of PHP8 million worth of fake baby powder and body cleanser products during a raid on a Pasay City estab... Read More


Pangilinan seeks to revisit key food, fisheries, rice policies

Manila, July 9 -- Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Wednesday filed a set of Senate resolutions seeking urgent legislative review of landmark agriculture and fisheries policies, saying reforms must... Read More


Cayetano pushes for nationwide establishment of elderly care centers

Manila, July 9 -- Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has filed a bill seeking to establish wellness and care centers for senior citizens in every city and municipality in the country, citing the growing need... Read More


MARINA, PCSA eye revised safe manning rules in domestic ships

Manila, July 9 -- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) are eyeing the revision of minimum safe manning rules for domestic ships. In a stat... Read More


33K Bising, 'habagat'-affected families get P2.3M in aid from DSWD

Manila, July 9 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided PHP2.3 million worth of assistance to 33,026 families or 105,211 individuals in four regions who were directly af... Read More