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PBBM to LGUs: Finish classroom construction, avoid substandard work

Manila, Oct. 24 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged the local government units (LGUs) to ensure the timely completion of classroom construction and adhere to proper standards, warning... Read More


Tax court orders chem firm to pay P10-M in back taxes

Manila, Oct. 24 -- The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has ordered the local arm of multinational chemicals firm BASF (Phils) to pay PHP10.2 million in back taxes for the taxable year 2017. In a 44-page d... Read More


DBM OKs P740.8-M to replenish DSWD, OCD Quick Response Funds

Manila, Oct. 24 -- The Department of Budget and Management has approved the release of PHP740.834 million to replenish the Quick Response Funds (QRFs) of the Department of Social Welfare and Developme... Read More


PBBM to join ASEAN summit in KL; accept 2026 chairship

Manila, Oct. 24 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will take part in the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur from Oct. 26 to 28, when Mala... Read More


9 foreigners, 30 Filipinos nabbed in AI-equipped scam hub in Manila

Manila, Oct. 24 -- The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested 39 individuals, including eight Chinese and one Taiwanese, for operating an online scam hub in Malate, Manila... Read More


TESDA honors cultural masters

Manila, Oct. 24 -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has recognized 14 previous awardees of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA). The National Commission for Cultu... Read More


LTFRB approves 847 additional buses for Undas

Manila, Oct. 24 -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved special permits for an additional 847 buses to operate during Undas or the All Saints' and All Souls' D... Read More


Palace: Probe Villanueva case dismissal to erase public doubts

Manila, Oct. 24 -- The Office of the Ombudsman's alleged "secret" decision reversing the 2016 dismissal order against Senator Joel Villanueva should be thoroughly investigated, Malacanang said Friday.... Read More


Cabinet to tackle possible release of SALNs

Manila, Oct. 24 -- The Cabinet of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to meet to discuss the possible disclosure of their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs), Malacanang said ... Read More


PH eyes SCS Code of Conduct signing under 2026 ASEAN chairship

Manila, Oct. 24 -- The Philippines is hopeful that the long-awaited Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea will be finalized and ready for signing under its chairship of the Association of South... Read More