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CHED to review P20-B COA-flagged education subsidy grants

Manila, Jan. 8 -- The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has ordered the review of the PHP20 billion worth of education subsidy grants under the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) after the Commissio... Read More


Escudero: VAT exemption on power a targeted relief, not broad tax cut

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Senator Francis Escudero said Thursday that exempting electricity sales from the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) is a targeted measure that differs from across-the-board tax cuts. ... Read More


PBBM: Camalaniugan Bridge to spur economic growth in Cagayan

Manila, Jan. 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed optimism that the newly inaugurated Camalaniugan Bridge would stimulate economic growth in Cagayan province. Marcos is expect... Read More


P2-B budget key to stabilizing 'siling labuyo' supply

Manila, Jan. 8 -- A PHP2-billion allocation for high-value crops under the 2026 national budget is expected to help stabilize the supply of siling labuyo (small chili pepper) and address recurring pri... Read More


Marcos orders PhilHealth amnesty on penalties of unpaid contributions

Manila, Jan. 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to implement a general amnesty on interest and penalties incurred for unpaid contribu... Read More


3 weather systems to dampen most of PH on Thursday

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Most areas of the country will still experience rains due to three prevailing weather systems, said the weather bureau on Thursday. The shear line affecting Southern Luzon will caus... Read More


Brawner asserts AFP's role as stabilizing force in New Year's Call

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. reiterated the military's role as a stabilizing and unifying force as it held the traditional New Year's Call this ... Read More


Remulla tasks NBI to probe 'orchestrated campaign' about his health

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Ombudsman Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla has tasked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to identify individuals behind an organized campaign to spread slanderous social media ... Read More


BuCor, NBI personnel feted for passing 2025 Bar exams

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. on Thursday said five BuCor personnel who successfully passed the 2025 Bar examinations will bring renewed co... Read More


No upward trend in retail prices of rice - DA

Manila, Jan. 8 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday assured there will be no upward trend in the retail prices of imported and local rice amid the lean months in the country. In a press ... Read More