DILG tightens permit checks to block illegal POGO operations
The DILG mandates stricter permit inspections by LGUs to eliminate illegal POGO operations and scam hubs, reinforcing the Anti-POGO Act of 2025 and ensuring…
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Metrobank tops Philippine rankings in local, global bond markets
Metrobank ranked first among Philippine banks and securities firms in the Local Currency Bonds and G3 Bonds categories of The Asset Benchmark Research Awards…
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Respicio challenges Castro, Remulla to help resolve tobacco aid dispute
Reina Mercedes Vice Mayor Harold Respicio urges Claire Castro and Jonvic Remulla to address alleged irregularities in tobacco excise tax-funded projects,…
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DILG eyes P9-B savings in 1,500-fire truck deal
The DILG plans to save ₱9 billion by acquiring 1,500 fire trucks under a government-to-government deal, modernizing the Bureau of Fire Protection fleet and…
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Remulla leaves Respicio row to Isabela governor
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla defers to Isabela Gov. Rodolfo Albano III to address Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio's heated confrontation with barangay…
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DILG backs YAKAP expansion to schools
The DILG supports the expansion of the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) to schools, ensuring primary healthcare services reach children through a…
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Remulla wants Isabela vice mayor drug-tested
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla calls for a drug test for Reina Mercedes Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio after a heated clash with barangay officials…
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AMD pushes local agentic AI with Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series
AMD’s Ryzen AI Max and Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series processors target businesses seeking to run agentic AI workloads locally, with high memory capacity and…
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From local craft to global canvas: The universal appeal of Dennis Lustico’s Filipino Luxe
Designer Dennis Lustico presents his “Filipino Luxe” concept at a pop-up space in Powerplant Mall this October, showcasing contemporary pieces that elevate…
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DILG: Longer barangay, SK terms do not erase accountability
The DILG reminds barangay and SK officials that longer five-year terms under RA 12326 do not erase administrative, civil or criminal accountability, as the…
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2028 money tap opens
Following Malacañang’s logic, the officials whose continuity is protected are the same ones who, over the two years that follow, will preside over the…
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Libanan: Debt payments to eat up P2.7 trillion in 2027
House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan says the government will spend P2.7 trillion on debt service in 2027, limiting fiscal space for other priorities.
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Unified 911 posts 96.15% efficiency rate from January to August
The Philippines’ Unified 911 hotline posted a 96.15 percent efficiency rate from January to August 2026, handling 12.7 million emergency calls nationwide.
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President‘s pork cooks
In 2025, LGSF spending totaled P23 billion, jumped to P57.88 billion this year, while the proposed 2027 budget carries another P58 billion.
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Remulla says no kickbacks in Unified 911 procurement
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the Unified 911 asset procurement was conducted through competitive bidding and without kickbacks, citing lower…
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Palace brands LGSF flak as intrigue
‘He has the right to bring the matter before any court, but he should make sure that he has a basis for doing so. If he studies the process by which the LGSF…
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