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Cacdac in Djibouti to oversee repatriation of slain Filipino seafarer

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac went to Djibouti to personally oversee the repatriation of the remains of the Filipino seafarer who died from critical injuries sustained du... Read More


Lower DPWH prices by 25% to end kickbacks - Leviste

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste on Thursday renewed his call for Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon to reduce the cost of DPWH pr... Read More


PAL airlifts cargo, LT group donates water for quake-hit Cebu

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), in coordination with the Lucio Tan (LT) Group and other partners, has airlifted almost 20 tons of humanitarian cargo in quake-hit Cebu. "PAL ... Read More


Nationwide voters' registration resumes on Oct. 20

Manila, Oct. 9 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will resume the nationwide voters' registration activities on Oct. 20. According to Comelec Chairperson George Garcia, the seven-month registra... Read More


Gatchalian: Lower 2026 budget possible to curb deficit amid DPWH probe

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Senate Committee on Finance chairperson Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Thursday the 2026 national budget could be reduced if investigations confirm overpricing in the Department of ... Read More


Study needed on proposed one-month tax holiday - SAPIEA chief

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Malacanang on Thursday said the government will carefully study a proposal of Senator Erwin Tulfo to grant a one-month tax holiday to help boost public confidence and ease the burden... Read More


Remulla sworn in as Ombudsman

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla formally took his oath of office before Acting Chief Justice Marvic Leonen at the Supreme Court session hall on Thursday. In an interview after the c... Read More


Cebu execs hail PCSO's firm commitment to help quake victims

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has commended the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for its decisive action and unwavering commitment to public service following the disas... Read More


Palace expects Remulla to carry out duties with integrity, fairness

Manila, Oct. 8 -- Malacanang on Wednesday said incoming Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla is expected to uphold transparency and ensure that government officials found guilty of wrongdoing are held acco... Read More


Palace: Zero unprogrammed funds 'not possible,' needed for emergencies

Manila, Oct. 8 -- Malacanang on Wednesday said the government cannot fully scrap unprogrammed appropriations (UA), noting that these funds are necessary for emergencies and unforeseen expenses. This ... Read More