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Senate to correct 2027 budget without House recall

Manila, Oct. 23 -- The Senate will make the necessary corrections to the proposed 2027 national budget without returning it to the House of Representatives, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Fr... Read More


Iloilo City agri exec urges early planting to cushion El Nino impact

Manila, Oct. 23 -- Iloilo City Agriculturist Inigo Garingalao has reminded farmers of early planting to cushion the impact of the very strong El Nino. In an interview on Friday, Garingalao said that ... Read More


PPA: Mercedes wind port project awarded to Filipino contractors

Manila, Oct. 23 -- The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has clarified that the PHP2.27-billion contract for the offshore wind port project in Mercedes, Camarines Norte, was awarded to a joint venture ... Read More


Salceda on SC ruling: Executive didn't commit grave abuse of discretion

Manila, Oct. 23 -- Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Secretary Joey Sarte Salceda welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling on unprogrammed appropriations, saying it places President Ferdinand ... Read More


PCO eyes regional media hubs to expand gov't information reach

Manila, Oct. 23 -- The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is planning to establish regional media hubs to help journalists, particularly those based outside major cities, access facilities and r... Read More


DBM sees P10.74-B deferred payouts under retirement age bill

Manila, Oct. 23 -- The government could defer up to PHP10.74 billion in retirement-related expenditures if Congress raises the compulsory retirement age of police officers, firefighters and jail perso... Read More


Security threats vs BRP Sierra Madre taken seriously - DND chief

Manila, Oct. 23 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said all threats against the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57), which is standing watch over Ayungin Shoal, West... Read More


DOTr targets mid-2027 MRT-3 concession award; 100 firms interested

Manila, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is looking to award the PHP103.6-billion Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) concession by mid-2027, with about 100 local and international fir... Read More


PCO chief eyes stronger media partnership to combat fake news

Manila, Oct. 23 -- Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Lino Cayetano on Friday sought stronger partnerships with media organizations to improve public access to accurate information and... Read More


DOJ probes Meghan Markle's dad for possession of child porn materials

Manila, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday said it is investigating reports involving an octogenarian American national who left child abuse videos and photos in his home in Cebu pro... Read More