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Senate outlines expanded LEDAC priorities, adds new bills

Manila, Feb. 10 -- The Senate outlined the updated roster of priority measures under the third Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC). In a Viber message to reporters Tuesday, Sen... Read More


Bangladesh slips further in global corruption index

, Feb. 10 -- Bangladesh has slipped in the global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, scoring 24 out of 100 and ranking 13th from the bottom worldwide, showing a decline from last year. Although... Read More


No decision yet on Trump's board of peace invite, says Palace

Manila, Feb. 10 -- Malacanang on Tuesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has yet to decide whether to accept an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join a proposed internati... Read More


Diversification--key for broking firms to shield from policy shifts: Crisil

New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Diversification of revenue streams has emerged as a critical buffer for broking firms amid rising regulatory and tax-related headwinds, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. ... Read More


ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.06 crore of Assistant Revenue Officer in PMLA case

New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Indore Sub-Zonal Office, on Tuesday said it has attached immovable properties worth Rs 1.06 crore belonging to Rajesh Parmar, an Assistant Reven... Read More


Heavy metals and uranium contamination turn Punjab's Malwa region into a health hazard, experts warn

Chandigarh, Feb. 10 -- The Malwa region of Punjab, once celebrated as the state's agricultural backbone for cotton and sugarcane, is currently grappling with a catastrophic groundwater crisis. Recent... Read More


Prakash Raj slams 'fake news' over alleged exit from the film 'Spirit'

New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Actor Prakash Raj has dismissed rumours suggesting his exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film 'Spirit', clarifying that he remains part of the project and has not yet begu... Read More


Palace: Clemency for Mary Jane Veloso still under study

Manila, Feb. 10 -- Malacanang on Tuesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has yet to make a decision on possible clemency for detained former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso, as ... Read More


DPWH chief visits Iligan City to assess storm-damaged infra

Manila, Feb. 10 -- Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday assessed two bridges severely affected by the former Tropical Storm Basyang (international name Penha) in Iligan City. He ordered the ... Read More


Palace: Priority anti-fake news bill must protect free speech

Manila, Feb. 10 -- Malacanang on Tuesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. supports an anti-fake news measure only if it clearly balances regulation with the protection of freedom of expression, ... Read More