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The Philippines and Mongolia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defense cooperation during a high-level meeting between Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. and Mongolian Minister of Defence Batlut Damba on the sidelines of the Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD) 2025. Held on September 9, the meeting focused on the full implementation of the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named two key members and a special adviser to the newly established Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), tasked with investigating alleged corruption in flood control projects over the past decade. Malacañang announced Saturday the appointment of former Public Works Secretary Rogelio L. Singson and SGV & Co. Country Managing…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday led the relaunch of the iconic “Love Bus,” a nostalgic transport service from the 1970s, now reborn as a fleet of electric buses aimed at providing safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly commuting options across Metro Manila. Speaking at the Valenzuela Gateway Complex during the launch of the “Libreng…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday denounced a viral social media post alleging a fresh leadership shakeup in the Senate, branding it as “Faky Breaky News” and calling out its creators for spreading misinformation. The post, published Saturday night by a little-known outlet “OneTV Philippines,” claimed that Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter…
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In a renewed push for food security, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is calling on Congress to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to restore and expand the purchasing powers of the National Food Authority (NFA), allowing it to buy not just palay, but also milled rice and corn directly from farmers and cooperatives. Agriculture…
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Regulators from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered in Manila for the inaugural Regulators’ Forum, a landmark event aimed at addressing the sweeping digital transformation of the gaming industry. Held at Newport World Resorts, the forum brought together key stakeholders to confront emerging challenges and chart a path toward responsible innovation. In her keynote address, Philippine…
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In a major crackdown on wildlife trafficking, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted three outbound parcels containing agarwood — a highly valuable and regulated forest product — with an estimated street value of P9.3 million. The operation, conducted in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources…
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Kamanggagawa Partylist Representative Elijah “Eli” San Fernando launched a scathing critique of the Commission on Audit (COA) during a budget hearing at the House of Representatives, accusing the agency of delayed action on fraudulent flood control projects and calling for the resignation of Commissioner Mario Lipana over alleged conflict of interest. San Fernando questioned COA’s…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has activated comprehensive security protocols across the country in anticipation of possible protest actions in the coming days, following a rally held Thursday morning at the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City. Around 200 demonstrators from groups including Tindig Pilipinas, Akbayan, and Clergy for Good Governance gathered to demand the creation…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced a landmark reform to the Social Security System (SSS) on Wednesday, unveiling a multi-year pension increase that will benefit over 3.8 million Filipino pensioners starting this September. Speaking at the ceremonial launch of the SSS Pension Reform Program at the SSS Main Office in Quezon City, Marcos emphasized the…
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