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Malacañang has issued Executive Order No. 105, extending the 15% tariff on imported rice until December 31, 2025, in a move aimed at stabilizing domestic rice prices and protecting local farmers. The order also establishes a new Inter-Agency Group on Rice Tariff Adjustment (GRTA) to oversee future changes in rice import duties. Signed by President
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Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has urged the government to redirect the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) projected P60 billion in savings toward critical public needs, including education, health, and social aid. The savings stem from DPWH’s initiative to align construction material costs with prevailing market rates, a move Cayetano praised for
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The Department of Tourism (DOT) has issued a stern reminder to accredited tourism establishments not to impose unreasonable price hikes during times of calamity, following reports of overpricing and unfair practices amid recent typhoons. In a statement released Saturday, the DOT emphasized the importance of maintaining ethical and compassionate business conduct during emergencies. “The DOT
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano issued a strong statement on Saturday addressing reports of an alleged arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) against fellow Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, emphasizing the importance of due process and the rule of law in the face of politically charged controversies. Cayetano cited the Supreme Court’s Rules on
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Malacañang on Friday said it has not received any official confirmation regarding reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa in connection with the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. In a report by the Philippine News Agency, Press Officer Claire Castro responded briefly to media
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In a press conference that veered from infrastructure to introspection, Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Chairperson Justice Andres Reyes Jr. held up a placard with the words:“What the world needs now is love.” He followed it with a plea: “We need to love our country, we need to love our countrymen, we need to love
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive and rights-based legal reform during the second day of the Justice Summit 2025, held at Hilton Manila in Pasay City. With the theme “Advancing Real Justice for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities,” the day’s sessions spotlighted the country’s Protected Sectors and the evolving role
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received top executives from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) in a courtesy visit at Malacañang Palace, marking a significant milestone in the Philippines’ renewable energy ambitions. During the meeting, CIP reaffirmed its confidence in the country’s investment climate and announced its commitment to build a $3 billion offshore wind farm in
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Senator Win Gatchalian is championing consumer rights with the filing of Senate Bill 1470, also known as the Anti-Bill Deposit Act, which seeks to eliminate the collection of bill deposits by distribution utilities (DUs) and electric cooperatives (ECs) and mandates the refund of existing deposits with accrued interest. A bill deposit is typically required from
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officially commenced the 9th iteration of its annual joint military exercise, AJEX DAGIT-PA 09-2025, on November 4, with activities scheduled across Luzon and Palawan until November 14. Led by AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., the exercise aims to strengthen the interoperability of the Philippine
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