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Davao City 3rd District Representative Isidro Ungab has raised red flags over the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) release of additional funds to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), sourced from Unprogrammed Appropriations in the 2024 and 2025 national budgets. Speaking during deliberations on lump-sum allocations under the proposed 2026 National Budget,…
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Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian is urging swift legislative action to strengthen the Philippines’ defenses against foreign espionage and interference, following alarming revelations from the Department of National Defense. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro recently confirmed that foreign entities are actively attempting to exploit vulnerabilities within the country’s security framework. In response, Gatchalian is advocating for new…
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The Philippines is steadily advancing toward its goal of nuclear power generation by 2032, as it successfully hosted the second Philippine International Nuclear Supply Chain Forum (PINSCF) 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Manila from October 2 to 3. The high-level event convened global nuclear technology leaders, policymakers, regulators, industry partners, academics, and development agencies from…
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In the aftermath of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Northern Cebu, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has activated its first emergency medical tent at the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City. The facility is now providing urgent care to patients affected by the disaster, with a second tent underway as medical needs continue to escalate.…
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Senator Mark Villar has issued a public statement reaffirming his commitment to transparency and good governance, amid recent scrutiny surrounding infrastructure projects during his tenure as Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). “I welcome and fully support any investigation into these issues,” Villar said. “I have nothing to hide and believe…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday praised the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its recent strides in strengthening the country’s defense capabilities and expanding international military cooperation. Speaking at the oathtaking ceremony of newly promoted generals, flag officers, and junior officers from Foreign Pre-Commissioned Training Institutions (FPCTI), President Marcos highlighted the AFP’s…
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In the wake of a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Northern Cebu, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is preparing to deploy emergency tents to shelter thousands of displaced families. The tremor, which struck with Bogo City as its epicenter, left an estimated 2,200 families in urgent need of temporary housing. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.…
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Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has called on Malacañang to formally request the International Criminal Court (ICC) to consider placing former President Rodrigo Duterte under house arrest, citing humanitarian concerns. The appeal came during the Senate’s deliberation of Senate Resolution No. 144, which expresses the chamber’s collective sentiment on the matter. Cayetano, one of…
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In the wake of the powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on the evening of September 30, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) has launched a coordinated relief operation to assist affected communities across the province. Vice President Sara Z. Duterte has ordered the immediate deployment of aid through the OVP Satellite Office…
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The Philippines joined fellow World Trade Organization (WTO) members in marking the entry into force of the landmark WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a global milestone aimed at curbing harmful subsidies that contribute to overfishing and marine resource depletion. The celebration follows the Philippines’ formal deposit of its instrument of acceptance during the 13th WTO…
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