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Senate backs DepEd's 2026 budget as Angara-led reforms gain momentum

MANILA, Nov. 25 -- Senators threw their full support behind the Department of Education's (DepEd) record PHP1.044 trillion budget for 2026, citing Education Secretary Sonny Angara's reform-driven lead... Read More


4Ps gains, senior aid strengthened under 2026 DSWD budget

MANILA, Nov. 24 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday reported major gains in social protection programs as the Senate reviewed its proposed 2026 budget, noting higher g... Read More


Zubiri wants ARTA to expose worst red tape offenders

MANILA, Nov. 24 -- Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday urged the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to revive a public "shame campaign" that ranks local government units (LGUs) and nationa... Read More


Senator seeks probe into alleged 'weaponization' of BIR audits

MANILA, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Erwin Tulfo filed a resolution urging the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to investigate the alleged misuse and "weaponization" of Letters of Authority (LOAs) issued by the Bureau... Read More


GSIS cites member feedback as key driver of reforms in NCR forum

MANILA, Nov. 21 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Friday highlighted the critical role of direct member feedback in shaping institutional reforms, following its 2025 NCR Stakeholder... Read More


Sotto pushes jail decongestion, better PDL support in 2026 budget

MANILA, Nov. 21 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Friday raised alarm over severe overcrowding in the country's prison facilities, urging immediate reforms and adequate funding to improve condi... Read More


DOT to tighten airfare rules as gov't boosts airport upgrades

MANILA, Nov. 21 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is finalizing measures to promote airfare transparency and strengthen consumer protection, even as lawmakers push for the upgrade of key provincial a... Read More


Lacson pushes drive to reach 'logical conclusion' in flood probe

MANILA, Nov. 21 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Friday said the Senate is "getting there" in efforts to hold accountable those behind alleged anomalies in flood-control projects, as ... Read More


Mindanao poised for sustained growth with peace gains - MinDA chief

MANILA, Nov. 21 -- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) on Friday laid out the full slate of programs under its "Building a Better Mindanao" (BBM) roadmap, a 2025-2028 initiative designed to sus... Read More


Proposed 2026 NIA budget to boost irrigation network, crop yield

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- The proposed PHP54.79-billion budget of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) for 2026 is designed to strengthen the country's irrigation network and ensure reliable water su... Read More