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DPWH lifts suspension on procurement for locally-funded projects

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday lifted the suspension on procurement activities for locally-funded civil works projects in the country. "Pending a fu... Read More


Lacson: Repentance sans corrective acts not enough to curb corruption

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday said repentance alone will not wash out corruption and other wrongdoings in the government. His reaction came after Senate M... Read More


SC halts Bangsamoro Act redistricting Sulu province

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Supreme Court (SC) en banc has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) enjoining the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) and all persons... Read More


P20/kg. rice program expansion eyed for bus, taxi drivers, teachers

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Bus and taxi drivers, as well as teachers, may soon avail of the government's PHP20-per-kg. rice program, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Tuesday. The expansion fo... Read More


DSWD reaffirms support to repatriated OFWs

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is reaffirming its commitment to support repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), ensuring that no one is left behind f... Read More


UK eyes visiting forces pact with PH

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The United Kingdom (UK) is interested in having a defense deal with the Philippines that would enhance operational collaboration between the two countries' armed forces. In a stat... Read More


LTO welcomes directive for transport execs to commute

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday welcomed Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez's directive for high-level transport executives to commute once a week to en... Read More


DOTr files raps vs. 'BGC Boys' over fake driver's licenses

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday filed cases of "use of falsified documents" against two former engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) fo... Read More


La Union flood control projects found 'super substandard

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Vince Dizon expressed dismay anew over some flood control projects in Bauang, La Union that were found to be "super substandard." Du... Read More


DA chief upholds 'strict, data-driven' system in fish importation

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining a "strict and data-driven" fish importation allocation system in the... Read More