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Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and recently confirmed United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held their first official phone call today to discuss key security developments in the Indo-Pacific and the enhancement of the two countries’ existing bilateral and multilateral engagements. The two defense chiefs discussed ongoing collaborative efforts, future investments…
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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla warned against the corrupt practices of some fire personnel who peddle fire extinguishers to business owners securing fire safety clearances for their respective businesses. “Bawal magbenta ng fire extinguisher ang mga fire marshall at kung may ganon ireport n’yo kaagad sa akin at tatanggalin…
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The Philippines will not be swayed by China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Thursday as he pledged to safeguard the country’s territorial integrity and interests. At a press conference in the Palace, President Marcos said the country’s policy will remain unchanged despite China’s numerical advantage…
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Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Arlene Brosas today denounced the presence of US military surveillance operations in Mindanao following the crash of a US Department of Defense contracted aircraft in Maguindanao del Sur, calling it a clear violation of Philippine sovereignty. “The crash incident has exposed the alarming truth about unauthorized US…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday acknowledged the representatives, partners, and stakeholders of the Philippines Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) as key enablers of open governance. Speaking at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) in Taguig City, President Marcos commended Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Ph-OGP chair, for advancing…
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AGRI Party-list Representative and Senatorial Aspirant Manoy Wilbert Lee welcomed the appointment of Dr. Edwin M. Mercado as the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Lee conveyed optimism that under Dr. Mercado’s leadership, PhilHealth will continue to enhance and broaden its benefits. “We hope that the new…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended the term of Philippine National Police Chief P/Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil by four months, effective February 7, 2025, his retirement day. A memorandum dated February 4, 2025, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, states that the President approved the extension of Marbil’s government service beyond the compulsory retirement…
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00 Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has filed a bill that would compel state insurer Philhealth to pay billions in reimbursement claims filed by hospitals and other health facilities. Bill No. 11398, filed yesterday (Monday), provides: “In the interest of fairness and equity regarding the services rendered by health facilities to Philhealth…
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“If we really want peace, let the Bangsamoro people freely choose their own leaders through the elections in May 2025.” Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman expressed opposition to the decision of the bicameral conference committee resetting the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections from May 12 to Oct. 13 of…
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today warned the public against letters and text messages being circulated by unscrupulous parties saying that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations or POGOs will again reopen. “It has come to our attention that some people are enticing potential investors into paying huge amounts for supposed limited slots of POGO…
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