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Marcos OKs salary hike for GOCC workers

Manila, Sept. 16 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved a new round of salary increases for employees of government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), recognizing their role in del... Read More


GOCCs' dividends reach P116.8 billion

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) have remitted a whopping PHP116.84 billion in dividends to the National Treasury as of September this year, the Department of ... Read More


Manila archdiocese backs peaceful anti-corruption protests

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Archdiocese of Manila asked the faithful to express their disappointment on corruption in flood control projects through peaceful actions. Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advi... Read More


PBBM to GOCCs: Simplify processes, cut red tape

Manila, Sept. 16 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday challenged government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) to modernize services and eliminate bureaucratic delays, emphasizing t... Read More


DepEd asks Senate P928.5-B for school buildings, meals, teachers

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) is seeking a PHP928.52-billion allocation in the proposed 2026 national budget, equivalent to four percent of the country's gross domestic produ... Read More


PAGCOR reports income drop after e-wallet delinking from gambling

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's (PAGCOR) income dropped 40 to 50 percent following the removal of gambling payment links from major e-wallet providers. During th... Read More


Palace: PBBM cancelled US trip to focus on issues, not due to threat

Manila, Sept. 16 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has decided not to proceed with his scheduled visit to the United States (US) not because of threats to his life but to allow him to address domes... Read More


PNP to assist commuters during 3-day transport strike

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Tuesday said they will be monitoring the three-day transport strike in Metro Manila and other p... Read More


Proposed contempt powers for ICI not needed but welcome - Palace

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Malacanang said Tuesday the proposed grant of contempt powers to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is a welcome measure to strengthen the commission's ability to ... Read More


Metro Manila cops nab 58K suspects in weeklong ops

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday said a total of 58,693 individuals were arrested in a seven-day anti-crime crackdwon across Metro Manila. In a stateme... Read More