
Corrupt gov’t officials face firing squad under new bill
‘Corruption remains one of the gravest threats to the Philippines’ social, economic and political development’
Edjen Oliquino · · 2 min read
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‘Corruption remains one of the gravest threats to the Philippines’ social, economic and political development’
Edjen Oliquino · · 2 min read

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday clarified that he had not signed any blank entries in the approved bicameral conference committee report…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Wednesday launched a collaborative effort to…
Anthony Ching · · 1 min read

In the budget law are P200 billion or so in unprogrammed items that the Department of Finance (DoF) would need to look for sources of funding for.
DT · · 2 min read

The proposal to reinstate the death penalty is making a comeback, this time by firing squad against all public officials found guilty of corruption.
Edjen Oliquino · · 2 min read

A bill seeking the death penalty by firing squad for public officials convicted of corruption-related offenses has been introduced in the House of…
Ann Jenireene Gomez · · 1 min read

The Philippines, with its spirit of hospitality and a deep sense of community, stands ready to open its pristine shores to all of you, where we will write a…
Raffy Ayeng · · 2 min read

With the aim of strengthening the education sector, the Board of Investments (BoI) announced key amendments to the 2022 Strategic Investment Priority Plan…
Raffy Ayeng · · 1 min read

'We deeply appreciate the government’s steadfast support in securing a responsive budget cover for FY 2025. This significant financial backing enables us to…
Elmer Recuerdo · · 1 min read
Fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea are being threatened by the continued trespassing activities of the China Coast Guard’s largest…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved on Tuesday the release of P30.409 billion in pension funds for military and uniformed personnel (MUP)…
Richbon Quevedo · · 1 min read

The House of Representatives and the Senate were urged on Tuesday to strike out some provisions considered violative of the law in the controversial…
Edjen Oliquino · · 3 min read

The National Security Council on Tuesday urged Congress to prioritize the passage of a measure seeking to amend the Espionage Act following the arrest of a…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read

Gun-wielding man with shabu arrested at Caloocan checkpoint
Aljon Danniell Eguia · · 2 min read

‘No one is more excited than I am at this launching of the Tesla Center in the Philippines. As many people know, I’m a bit of a motorhead’
Richbon Quevedo · · 2 min read

The government’s plan to declare a food security emergency to address the persistently high rice prices will remain a mere stopgap solution unless the proposed…
Edjen Oliquino · · 3 min read

The Senate has approved a measure extending the term of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corp.
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dismissed the accusation made by former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding alleged discrepancies in the General Appropriations…
Richbon Quevedo · · 3 min read

