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Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco is once again shaking the foundations of congressional budget practices, this time by demanding that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclose allocations tied to party-list representatives — not just district lawmakers. His call is a pointed response to what he describes as “Zaldy Co-style” schemes, referring to the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday inaugurated the Union Water Impounding Dam in Claveria, Cagayan, hailing it as a symbol of the government’s ability to deliver fast and effective infrastructure for flood control and irrigation. The President proudly noted that the project was completed in just 14 months—starting and finishing within his administration. “This…
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In a historic first, Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman visited the Philippines on October 13, 2025, marking a new chapter in diplomatic relations between the two nations. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro welcomed Radman at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila, where both officials reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the immediate construction of 150 modular shelter units for residents displaced by the twin earthquakes that struck the province on October 10, 2025. In a situation briefing held outside the Tarragona Municipal Hall, the President emphasized the need for more durable and comfortable housing compared to traditional tent…
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A majority of Filipinos continue to identify inflation as the most urgent national issue, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey conducted in September 2025. The nationwide poll reveals that 63% of respondents consider rising prices the top concern that the government must address, followed by low wages (46%), poverty (33%), and job creation (29%).…
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Naval forces from the Philippines, United States, and Canada executed a series of high-intensity tactical operations off the coast of Palawan and the Kalayaan islands as part of Exercise SAMASAMA 2025, a multilateral maritime drill aimed at strengthening regional defense cooperation. The joint task group—composed of Philippine Navy vessels BRP Antonio Luna, BRP Ramon Alcaraz,…
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The Philippines and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening agricultural cooperation, following a high-level meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Japanese Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Shinjiro Koizumi on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Ministers Meeting. The bilateral talks focused on expanding Philippine agricultural exports to…
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Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary Ricky Alfonso is under fire following a viral road incident that sparked public outrage and prompted swift action from government authorities. The incident, which occurred along Katipunan Avenue, involved Alfonso’s official vehicle bearing protocol plate number “10” and unauthorized ‘VIP’ blinkers. A video circulating online showed Alfonso’s driver allegedly assaulting…
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Amid growing public unrest over alleged corruption in government flood control projects, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), delivered a powerful message urging Filipinos to seek reform through accountability and the rule of law, not through coups or snap elections. Speaking during a Mass at the Birhen…
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In the aftermath of the powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on October 10, Bishop Abel Apigo of the Diocese of Mati has ordered the temporary closure of all Catholic churches and schools in the region pending structural safety inspections. In a circular issued Saturday, Bishop Apigo emphasized that “safety must remain the top…
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