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JV Ejercito flags House budget cuts to rail projects, P8B hike in flood control
Senator JV Ejercito raises concerns over significant budget cuts to flagship railway projects and a surge in flood control funding, warning of potential…
OP commended for contributions to hospital facilities, equipment upgrades
The Office of the President (OP) earns praise from the Commission on Audit for allocating P4.22 billion to upgrade health care facilities and procure advanced…
Ejercito flags cuts to preventive health in 2027 budget
Senator JV Ejercito raises concerns over significant budget cuts to preventive health care and disaster preparedness in the 2027 national budget, warning…
SSS assets hit record ₱1.35T under de Claro
The Social Security System (SSS) achieves record-high assets of ₱1.35 trillion under Robert Joseph Montes de Claro's leadership, marking a 7.6% growth driven…
CoA flags P25.51M in Sandiganbayan expenses
The Commission on Audit (CoA) flags Sandiganbayan's P25.51M spending on foreign travels and luxury meeting venues, citing lack of required documentation and…
Angara backs social media ban with learning-app exemptions
Education Secretary Sonny Angara supports a social media ban for minors, with exemptions for learning apps like Khan Academy, as part of efforts to enhance…
China's nine-dash line is fiction, Teodoro says
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. dismisses China's nine-dash line as fiction, urging Beijing to respect international law and halt predatory activities…
Southeast Asia startup funding rebounds, Philippines lags
Southeast Asia's startup funding hits a four-year high with $7.25 billion invested in H1 2026, but the Philippines lags behind, contributing only 1.1% of the…
Lacson misses point in P500M Sara trial cost dispute — Panelo
Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson Salvador Panelo defends his concerns over public spending during her impeachment trial, challenging Sen. Ping…
Panelo suspects prosecution already secured votes to convict Sara
Vice President Sara Duterte's spokesperson, Atty. Paolo Panelo, questions the prosecution's withdrawal of three impeachment articles, speculating it signals…
China is the troublemaker, Teodoro tells Sara
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. refutes claims that the Philippines is causing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, asserting that China's actions are…
Palace: Sara has no right to demand Marcos resignation
Malacañang dismisses Vice President Sara Duterte's call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s resignation, emphasizing his commitment to national welfare amid…
Mistrial possible if Sara cannot rebut dropped charges — retired SC justice
Retired Supreme Court Justice Noel Tijam warns of a potential mistrial in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment case if her defense is not allowed to rebut…
Ping to Sara’s spox: Correct your ‘misleading’ P500-M 'wasted' taxpayers' money in Senate trial
Senator Ping Lacson challenges Vice President Sara Duterte's camp over claims of P500 million in wasted taxpayers' money during the Senate impeachment trial,…
Who is DICT’s new chief Robert de Claro?
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appoints Robert Joseph Montes de Claro as DICT secretary, bringing decades of experience in technology, finance and public…
Inday defends Sison, hits back at Kapunan’s ‘bully’ tag
Vice President Sara Duterte defends her lead counsel Sheila Sison against Lorna Kapunan's 'bully' tag, likening her to David challenging Goliath in the Senate…
Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon named among Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Asia 2026
Martha Sazon, CEO of Mynt and parent company of GCash, earns her third consecutive spot on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Asia 2026 list. Her leadership has…
