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ED Council OKs adjustments in US-backed development agreements

MANILA, Oct. 6 -- The Economy and Development Council (ED Council), chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved on Oct. 2 the increase in cost, implementation extensions, and grant validity... Read More


Solon seeks creation of Samar Island Region

Manila, Oct. 6 -- Lawmakers in Samar Island are pushing for the creation of a new region, a distinct administrative region, separate from Eastern Visayas, in the bid to unlock the island's growth and ... Read More


Benguet town enforces ARTA's 3-signature rule to speed up transactions

Manila, Oct. 6 -- The municipal government of La Trinidad has directed all department heads to strictly comply with the "three-signature rule" mandated by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to simplif... Read More


Pangasinan town open to host nuclear power plant

Manila, Oct. 6 -- Town officials here have expressed openness to hosting a nuclear power plant, welcoming the recent enactment of Republic Act 12305 or the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Ac... Read More


'Tent City' for Cebu quake victims in motion - PBBM

MANILA, Oct. 6 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said evacuation "tent cities" are now being set up in Cebu to shelter residents displaced by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the province o... Read More


PBBM: Gov't must act fast, stay until disaster-hit areas recover

Mania, Oct. 6 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday emphasized that government disaster response should be immediate, sustained, and focused on helping affected communities reach stability. ... Read More


Marcos: Teachers shape lives, mold values, inspire the nation

Mania, Oct. 6 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday hailed Filipino teachers as the nation's "heroes," underscoring their vital role in shaping not only the knowledge but also the character a... Read More


Marcos vows zero tolerance for fund abuse, wastage

Mania, Oct. 6 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday underscored his administration's resolve to ensure that every peso of public money truly benefits Filipinos, warning that wastage, ineffici... Read More


BIR extends deadlines for taxpayers affected by Cebu quake

Mania, Oct. 6 -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Monday said the deadline for the filing of tax returns and payment of corresponding taxes, as well as the submission of other required document... Read More


Relief ops for Opong, magnitude 6.9 earthquake victims ongoing

Mania, Oct. 6 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) assured the public that the government and its agencies will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to communities hard hit by Severe Tropical S... Read More