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DepEd, BCBP partner for transparent PPP projects rollout

Manila, July 7 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday partnered with the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects to advan... Read More


ED Council clears LRT-1 common station, AI, energy projects

Manila, July 7 -- The Economy and Development (ED) Council, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has approved the variation order for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) South Extension Pro... Read More


House prosecutor: Responsibility applies to everyone

Manila, July 7 -- House of Representatives prosecutor and Senior Deputy Majority Leader Lorenz Defensor of Iloilo stressed on Tuesday that responsibility prevails for everyone as he opened the present... Read More


BOC: Position papers on Subic e-waste shipments due this week

Manila, July 7 -- Government agencies and environmental groups will submit position papers this week on the electronic waste shipments found at the Subic Bay Freeport in Olongapo City, a Bureau of Cus... Read More


DHSUD sustains zero permit applications backlog to expedite housing

Manila, July 7 -- The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Tuesday said it has maintained zero overdue regulatory applications at its regional offices and central office fo... Read More


PNP steps up intel sharing with Norway police vs. online child abuse

Manila, July 7 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) stepped up its campaign against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) by strengthening intelligence-sharing with the Norwegian... Read More


PH to get 5 'Abukuma' destroyer escorts from Japan

Manila, July 7 -- The Philippines will be getting five newly-retired "Abukuma"-class destroyers from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), boosting its naval capabilities, Department of Natio... Read More


Fewer Filipinos tying knot as family dynamics change

Manila, July 7 -- Even as marriage remains an important institution for many Filipinos, fewer couples are seen tying the knot, choosing not to formalize their unions. The Commission on Population and... Read More


SC affirms law granting VAT refund to foreign tourists

Manila, July 6 -- The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that a law to refund value-added tax (VAT) for non-resident foreign tourists is "not unconstitutional". In a 39-page decision penned by Associate Ju... Read More


GSIS opens Balik Ginhawa 2 to borrowers with arrears

Manila, July 6 -- Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) members and pensioners with arrears may now qualify for refunds under the expanded Balik Ginhawa 2 program, an official said Monday. Durin... Read More