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NFA assures adequate rice stocks for Mayon-affected communities

Legazpi City, Jan. 9 -- The National Food Authority in Bicol (NFA-5) on Friday assured the public that it has ample palay and rice stocks to support relief operations for local government units affect... Read More


New BARMM lawyers told to uphold justice, integrity

Cotabato City, Jan. 9 -- Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua and Moro leaders lauded 39 Bangsamoro government officials and employees on Friday for... Read More


DOTr chief orders 15 work days lead time for traffic tickets

Manila, Jan. 9 -- Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Friday ordered the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to change the lead time for settling traffic violations to 15 days and suspend t... Read More


Angara says he serves at PBBM's pleasure amid rumored Cabinet revamp

Manila, Jan. 9 -- Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Friday said he will continue to serve in the Department of Education (DepEd) "at the pleasure" of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. amid the rumor... Read More


DepEd chief vows continuous review of classroom observations

Manila, Jan. 9 -- Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Friday vowed to conduct a continuous review of classroom observations to ensure the welfare of teachers. In an interview, Angara said the policy ... Read More


Sotto: Senator's attendance needed only if vote is crucial

Manila, Jan. 9 -- The Senate may compel a member's attendance only if the senator's vote is deemed crucial, as the chamber generally respects individual decisions on attendance, according to rules. "... Read More


DAR: Over 2.5K Mimaropa farmers now legitimate land owners

Manila, Jan. 9 -- More than 2,500 agrarian reform beneficiaries from Mimaropa are now legitimate land owners after receiving their electronic land titles (e title) from the Department of Agrarian Refo... Read More


Sotto: Unprogrammed funds constitutional, subject to safeguards

Manila, Jan. 9 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Friday said unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 national budget are constitutional and intended as standby funds that may only be relea... Read More


DOTr acquires 90% right-of-way for subway, 56% for NSCR North

Manila, Jan. 9 -- Right-of-way (ROW) acquisition for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) has reached 90.76 percent, with at least 56 percent for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) North Segmen... Read More


BuCor eyes 2K additional positions by 2028

Manila, Jan. 9 -- Prison management officials are planning to add 2,000 new positions over three years as part of efforts to upgrade services. Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gregorio Catapang Jr... Read More