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Pagpasa ng Tax relief target ng House ngayong Agosto

NI Cyrill Quilo

'Wala akong nilabag na batas, handa akong patunayan'-- Romualdez

NI Cyrill Quilo

Warrant of arrest inilabas ng Sandiganbayan laban sa 2 Congtratista

PORMAL nang naglabas ang Sandiganbayan ng warrant of arrest laban kina USWAG Ilonggo Party-list Rep. James “Jojo” Ang Jr. at dating Sultan Kudarat Representative Arnulfo Go kaugnay ng magkahiwalay na

Retasong Damit ni Imee sa SONA: Simbolo ng Pagkakawatak-watak ng Bansa

Maagang taas-presyo ng mga gasolinahan, pinaimbestigahan ni Tiangco

Ni Cyrill Quilo

Magkaisa laban sa fake news-- Speaker Dy

NI Cyrill Quilo

Bawas- buwis para sa middle- income earners rerepasuhin ng kamara

Ni Cyrill Quilo

P1-B dagdag- pondo hirit sa kongreso para sa medical schools ng SUCs

KARAGDAGANG P1 bilyon sa panukalang 2027 national budget sa kongreso upang mapabilis ang pagpapaunlad ng 30 medical schools sa mga state universities and colleges (SUCs). Ayon kay House Minority Leade

26 Natitirang priority bills, prayoridad ng House sa 20th Congress

NANGAKO ang Kamara na bibigyang prayoridad ang pagpasa sa natitirang 26 sa kabuuang 52 priority administration bills sa ikalawang regular na sesyon ng 20th Congress sa pamumuno ni Speaker Faustino “Bo

Pag-audit ng fuel pass-through charges, iginigiit ni Gatchalian sa ERC

HINILING ni Senate President Win Gatchalian sa Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) na magsagawa ng panibagong audit sa fuel pass-through charges upang matiyak na hindi sobra ang ipinapasa sa mga konsyu

Bagong data center, dagdag proteksyon sa datos ng Pinoy

LAYONG palakasin ang cybersecurity at protektahan ang sensitibong datos ng mga Pilipino ang pagsusulong ng administrasyong Marcos sa pagpapalawak ng digital infrastructure ng bansa sa pamamagitan ng m

DepEd maglalagay ng 10K Mental Health support staff sa eskwelahan

NI Len Dancel

P20-B Mega food hubs itatayo para sa mas mura, sariwang pagkain

PINALALAKAS ng Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) ang pagtatayo ng mga mega food hubs at regional food terminals sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa upang mapabilis ang pagdadala ng produkto mula bukid hanggang pamil

PNP: Walang 'gun ban' sa SONA ni PBBM

NI Alex dela Cruz

Bagong Henerasyon urges results- driven Fifth SONA focused on governance, reforms

BAGONG Henerasyon Party-list urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to focus on governance and concrete results in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), emphasizing "less politics, more governan

Usapin sa Right-of-Way hadlang pa rin sa LRT-1 Cavite Extension

KINUWESTYON ni Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos ang pahayag ng Villar family na handa nitong ipagkaloob ang lupang kailangan para sa LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project , na tinawag niyang “too little, t

Kampo ni Romualdez, hiniling sa BI na iwasto ang umano'y 'fake news' sa tangkang pagtakas

NI Cyrill Quilo

Congressional Alliance for Philippine Education formed to sustain critical education reforms

MORE than 30 members of the House of Representatives from across political parties today formed the Congressional Alliance for Philippine Education (CAPE), a coalition committed to advancing education

Speaker Dy kumpiyansang maipapasa ang natitirang priority bills bago

NI Cy Quilo

Handa Akong Patunayan: Romualdez Reacts to Marcos Statement

EDCOM 2 urges priority classroom construction for overcrowded schools

THE Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to prioritize classroom construction in the country's most severely congested schools, warning that

House panel approves bill renaming Eastern Samar high school

THE House committee on basic education and culture has approved a bill seeking to rename the Samar National Pilot Opportunity School of Agriculture in the Municipality of San Policarpo, Eastern Samar,

Ebidensya sa kasong banta ni VP Sara Duterte, tapos na ang paglalahad ng prosekusyon

OPISYAL nang tinapos ng House prosecution panel ang paglalahad ng ebidensya sa impeachment trial laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte, matapos magsalita ang huling saksi na si NBI Director Melvin Mat

Katotohanan, hustisya dapat manaig; VP Sara, Mayor Baste, suportado ni Rep Harold Duterte

MULING nagpahayag ng suporta si Pwersa ng Pilipinong Pandagat (PPP) Party-listRep. Harold Duterte kay Vice President Sara Duterte at Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte sa gitna ng patuloy na i

Kamara, handa na sa ikalimang SONA ni Marcos

PERSONAL na sinuri ni House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" G. Dy III ang plenary hall kabilang ang mga opisyal ng Kamara bilang huling paghahanda sa ikalimang State of the Nation Address (SONA) ni Pangulong

NCIP: Walang sapilitang pagpapalayas sa Ayta; Rehab sa Dumpsite, iginiit

Subic, Zambales – PINABULAANAN ng National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region III ang mga alegasyong lumabas sa isang TV documentary na may mga pamilyang Ayta Ambala na sapilitang pinaalis

Marcos appoints Joey Salceda as new Presidential Legislative Liaison Chief

By Cy Quilo

EDCOM 2 seeks clarification on promotion of SNED teachers

THE Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), on Monday, July 20, 2026, called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to provide clarification on the situation of Special Needs Education

Senate subpoena ruling a ‘big step forward’ toward proving VP Sara’s alleged unexplained wealth-- Diokno

HOUSE prosecutor Akbayan Party-list Rep. Jose Manuel “Chel” Diokno on Tuesday described the Senate impeachment court’s decision to subpoena the financial and tax records of Vice President Sara Z. Dute

House prosecutors insist VP Sara Duterte’s financial, tax records key to impeachment case

BY Cyrill Quilo

Senate impeachment court grants subpoenas for VP Duterte’s financial records

THE Senate impeachment court on Monday granted the House prosecution panel’s motion to issue subpoenas for the financial and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio,

Ex-Speaker Martin Romualdez nasa Pilipinas pa; reklamo sa Ombudsman sasagutin sa oras na pormal na maihain

Ni Cy Quilo

No province should be left behind as House renews push for education, nutrition, rural development-- Speaker Dy

HOUSE Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III reaffirmed the House of Representatives’ commitment to ensuring that every province benefits from national development, saying the House of Representatives wil

Former Speaker ready to face any Ombudsman complaint; lawyer said no evidence against Romualdez

FORMER Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez is ready to face any complaint the Office of the Ombudsman may file against him in connection with the flood control scam, his legal counsel, Ade Fajardo,

Speaker Dy backs digital literacy in schools as House TWG tackles social media regulation for minors

As the House Committee on the Welfare of Children convenes a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Thursday to tackle proposals on child online safety and the regulation of social media use among minors, H

Integridad ng impeachment court dapat mapanatili sa gitna ng imbestigasyon ng NBI sa 2019 SEA Games-- Cayetano

IGINIIT ni Senator-judge Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Miyerkules na kailangang mapanatili ang integridad ng impeachment court kasabay ng kanyang pagkuwestiyon sa timing ng pag-anunsyo ng National Bureau

House prosecutors push senate access to VP Sara Duterte’s bank, tax records in impeachment trial

THE House prosecution on Wednesday said the Senate impeachment court should have access to Vice President Sara Z. Duterte's bank and tax records, along with other relevant evidence, to ensure senator-

Lawmaker pushes inquiry into Meralco overbilling, calls out ERC's failure to protect consumers

Gabriela Women's Party Rep. Sarah Elago has filed House Resolution 1189 urging the Committee on Energy to investigate, in aid of legislation, the reported overbilling, alleged incorrect meter readings

One-year delay of RA 12199 IRR stalls early childhood reforms - EDCOM 2

THE Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is calling on the ECCD Council to expedite the release of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12199, the ECCD Sy

NBI chief Matibag to be final prosecution witness on VP Sara threat charge

THE House prosecution on Wednesday said National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag will be its final witness on the impeachment article accusing Vice President Sara Z. Duterte of m

House on track for SONA 2026 as facility upgrades near completion

THE House of Representatives is on schedule for the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on July 27, with major facility upgrades and safety preparations neari

House prosecutors: VP Sara defense avoids core impeachment issue

THE House prosecution on Tuesday asserted that Vice President Sara Z. Duterte's legal team has avoided addressing the central issue in the impeachment case, arguing that the defense focused on procedu

House prosecution says defense fails to weaken case against VP Sara

THE House prosecution on Tuesday declared that its evidence against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte has only grown stronger during the fifth day of the impeachment trial, saying the defense failed to u

Marcos wants DepEd to promote sports development

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the education department to promote and further develop sports in the country, after an inspection on the state-of- the-art National Academy of Sports (NA

DILG to LGUs: Adopt revised child protection protocol, strenghten response to abuse cases

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed all local government units (LGUs) to adopt and fully implement the revised Protocol for the Case Management of Child Victims of

Speaker Dy backs GovNet rollout, says digital transformation key to faster, more transparent government

HOUSE Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Tuesday highlighted the importance of accelerating the country’s digital transformation, saying initiatives such as GovNet will enable government to deliver

House prosecutors say first week of Duterte impeachment trial strengthened case

BY Cyrill Quilo

DOLE eyes labor upskilling, higher pay for pinoy workers — Palace

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is intensifying training and upskilling programs while pursuing measures to improve Filipino workers’ wages, following the directive of President Ferdinan

PSM, DOST-CALABARZON to Hold 55th Annual Convention in Laguna

Khonghun calls ZAMECO II, OEDC officials to House inquiry on soaring electricity bills

UNSATISFIED with ZAMECO II's explanation for the sharp increase in electricity bills, First District Zambales Representative Jay Khonghun on Saturday said he would seek a House inquiry and require the

House Prosecutors warn vs growing ‘Culture of Threats’ among public officials

HOUSE prosecutors on Friday warned against what they described as a growing “culture of threats,” saying public officials must set the example because their words and actions influence their supporter

Aquino pushes School Safety Bill to strengthen violence prevention in schools

FOLLOWING a string of violent incidents in schools, the Senate Committee on Basic Education on Wednesday, led by its Chairperson Sen. Bam Aquino, advanced discussions on a proposed School Safety Act,

A decade of Arbitral Victory: Honoring landmark triumph, renewing nation's commitment to the Rule of Law

Honoring AS the Philippines marks the 10th Anniversary of the landmark 12 July 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea, a House Resolution has been filed in the House of Representatives to commemor

House prosecution hails first witness as credible, competent 

THE House prosecution on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the testimony of its first witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, describing him as a credible, competent and

House prosecutors: VP Duterte’s alleged conditional kill threat still grounds for impeachment

THE House prosecution panel on Wednesday maintained that Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged conditional “kill” threat remains a serious issue and does not diminish the strength of the impeachment c

House prosecution to present VP Duterte’s former Chief of Staff as next impeachment witness

THE House prosecution will call Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s former chief of staff, Atty. Zuleika Lopez, to the witness stand next week as it continues presenting evidence before the Senate impeac

PAG-IBIG lowers housing loan rates, raises maximum home loan to P10 million

UPON the order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the government has lowered housing loan interest rates and increased the maximum home loan amount under the Home Development Mutual Fund (PAG-IBIG

Marcos appoints Abalos as Cabinet Secretary

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed former Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. as the country’s new Cabinet Secretary, Presidential Communications Office Undersecre

VP Sara’s admission of hiring assassin already betrayal of public trust — House prosecution spox

A spokesperson of the House prosecution panel on Wednesday said Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s own admission that she had contracted a person to kill President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. if she herself

House: Defense fails to shake NBI agent’s testimony in VP impeachment trial

HOUSE prosecution spokesperson and adviser former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Wednesday said the defense failed to dent the testimony of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Senior Agent John Mark Ca

Guiuan airport eyed as additional gateway to Eastern Visayas

A MEMBER of Congress is pushing for the development of the feeder airport in the municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar as an additional gateway to Eastern Visayas, saying it would strengthen connectiv

DA-BPI opens National Seed Reserve Facility for food security

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has strengthened the country’s food security arsenal with the National Seed Reserve Facility, a centralized storage vault designed to preserve high-quality seeds and

Ex-Secretary Bonoan has not linked former Speaker Romualdez to flood control anomalies - Rep. Romualdez’s spokesman

FORMER Public Works Sec. Manuel Bonoan has not linked former Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez to flood control anomalies, a spokesman for the Leyte 1st district congressman said Thursday. Atty. A

Plunder case vs Marcoleta, panakot sa mga lumalaban para sa katotohanan sa flood control – Cayetano

“Nonsense” at sadyang pananakot sa mga bumabatikos sa gobyerno ang nakaambang non-bailable plunder case laban kay Senator Rodante Marcoleta. Sinabi ito ni Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano sa

Romualdez pushes for regional mental health rapid-response for regional mental health rapid-response network after Tacloban school shooting

A REGIONAL rapid-response network of mental health and child protection professionals may soon be organized in the wake of the San Jose National High School shooting in Tacloban City, as part of a bro

Dismantle C-5 flyover in Las Piñas to fast-track LRT-1 project—Rep. Santos

LAS Piñas Lone District Rep. Mark Anthony Santos yesterday urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to immediately dismantle the obstructing portion of the C-5 Quirino Flyover to fast-

House prosecution ready to cross-examine VP Sara if she testifies in impeachment trial

THE House prosecution panel is ready to cross-examine Vice President Sara Z. Duterte if she chooses to testify during her impeachment trial before the Senate, House prosecutor and Akbayan Party-list R

Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan gagawing  state witness sa imbestigasyon sa flood control; Sen. Villanueva, 8 mambabatas haharap sa imbestigasyon

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Bicam approval of Private Basic Education Voucher Program to expand educational opportunities for Filipino students — Speaker Dy

HOUSE Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Friday said the bicameral conference committee’s approval of the proposed Private Basic Education Voucher Program brings the government a step closer to exp

Speaker Dy pushes reforms to curb political dynasties, strengthen Party-List system

HOUSE Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III has proposed sweeping safeguards against political dynasties, conflicts of interest, and undue political influence in the party-list system, describing the mea

House Prosecutors warn public vs fake news on VP Duterte impeachment as trial nears July

House Prosecution team moves to speed up impeachment Pre-Trial vs. VP Duterte ahead of July 6 senate trial

House Prosecutors warn public vs fake news on VP Duterte impeachment as trial nears July

BY Cy Quilo

Irrigation projects to help cushion El Niño impact on Bohol farmers-- Marcos

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said ongoing and completed irrigation projects in Bohol are expected to help cushion the impact of a possible El Niño episode by providing farmers with a mo

House Prosecution team moves to speed up impeachment Pre-Trial vs. VP Duterte ahead of July 6 senate trial

HOUSE prosecutors said Monday they are working to complete the impeachment pre-trial conference as soon as possible to allow the Senate impeachment court to issue its pre-trial order ahead of the July

77-anyos Canadian national na wanted sa kasong child sex abuse, natimbog ng BI sa Pangasinan

Bigtime rollback sa presyo ng petrolyo bukas, Hunyo 23

As El Niño threat looms, communities urged to tap P1-billion People’s Survival Fund for rainwater harvesting projects

HOUSE Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan has urged local government units (LGUs) and community organizations to brace for the looming El Niño-induced dry weather conditi

Deputy Speaker Ortega: House-approved anti-political dynasty bill ‘most realistic’ path to reform

Antipolo Bishop Santos honors Filipino social workers

Stunting rate rises to 25.3% – first increase in 10 years

Stunting rate rises to 25.3% - first increase in 10 years

THE Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) expresses grave concern over the alarming findings of the 2025 Updating Survey Results released by the DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Insti

Antipolo Bishop Santos honors Filipino social workers

BY Len Dancel

Deputy Speaker Ortega: House-approved anti-political dynasty bill 'most realistic’ path to reform

DEPUTY Speaker and La Union Rep. Francisco Paolo Ortega V on Saturday defended the House-approved Anti-Political Dynasty Bill, saying it represents the most realistic approach to implementing the Cons

Pulong Duterte, hinamon si Sec. Remulla na magpa- hair follicle test ang mga bos sa Malakanyang

BINUWELTAHAN ni Manong Pulong Duterte si Secretary Jonvic Remulla matapos nitong tawagin siyang "high" at "sabog," Sinabi ni Davao Rep. Duterte na baka nagkamali lang siya ng tinutumbok at ang gusto t

Khonghun: Senate leadership petition won’t automatically delay Duterte impeachment trial

By Cyrill Quilo

Khonghun: Senate leadership petition won’t automatically delay Duterte impeachment trial

House empowers prosecution team for Senate impeachment proceedings vs VP Duterte

Senators need statesmanship, settle dispute to ensure credible impeachment trial — Trial spox Adiong

Speaker Dy: Filipino families to benefit from priority measures in special session of Congress

House pushes for Teacher Protection Bill

THE House of Representatives has begun deliberations on a proposed Teacher Protection Bill aimed at strengthening safeguards for educators facing harassment, intimidation, threats, and other forms of

Marcos calls Congress to convene special session on June 17 to act on priority legislation

House prosecutors to present over 30 witnesses in VP Duterte impeachment trial

Remulla orders continued probe into ADMU players’ deaths, new subpoenas set for absent officials

House pushes for Teacher Protection Bill

Remulla orders continued probe into ADMU players’ deaths, new subpoenas set for absent officials

DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday announced that the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has begun

House prosecutors to present over 30 witnesses in VP Duterte impeachment trial

By Cy Quilo

Marcos calls Congress to convene special session on June 17 to act on priority legislation

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has called on Congress to convene in a special session on June 17, 2026 to urgently act on priority legislation aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding a

De Lima calls for probe into gaps, failures in Philhealth coverage for PWDs

HOUSE Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima has filed a Resolution seeking an investigation into the implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 11228 or t

Speaker Dy urges stronger local disaster preparedness following Mindanao quake

SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III recently stressed that the recent earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao highlights the need to further strengthen local disaster preparedness and risk-based plann

DMW takes responsibility for mix-up of remains of two OFWs killed in Lebanon

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has taken responsibility for the mix-up involving the remains of two Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who were killed in Beirut, Lebanon, and apologized to the

Lawmakers call for probe into neglected snail fever ravaging poor farmers, fisherfolk, their families

HOUSE Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan has called for a congressional inquiry into the government’s campaign against schistosomiasis or “snail fever,” a long-neglected disease that continues

Commercial flights to resume at Gensan Airport on June 15

THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced that commercial flight operations at General Santos International Airport will resume tomor

Speaker Dy urges stronger local disaster preparedness following Mindanao quake

DMW takes responsibility for mix-up of remains of two OFWs killed in Lebanon

Lawmakers call for probe into neglected snail fever ravaging poor farmers, fisherfolk, their families

Commercial flights to resume at Gensan Airport on June 15

De Lima calls for probe into gaps, failures in Philhealth coverage for PWDs

Bilang ng mga nasawi sa lindol sa Mindanao, umakyat na sa 61 – OCD

Ni Miguel Alfonso

500,000 indibidwal apektado ng lindol sa Mindanao– DSWD

NI Len Dancel

Bilang ng mga nasawi sa lindol sa Mindanao, umakyat na sa 61 – OCD

500,000 indibidwal apektado ng lindol sa Mindanao– DSWD

Khonghun, Robes lead Central Luzon Governance ratings in RPMD survey

‘They will not silence me’ – Chavit

Over 100 House members join Speaker Dy-led relief drive for Mindanao quake victims

MORE than 100 members of the House of Representatives have joined a relief drive led by Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III to assist families affected by the recent earthquake in Mindanao, with some l

Over 100 House members join Speaker Dy-led relief drive for Mindanao quake victims

Senators need statesmanship, settle dispute to ensure credible impeachment trial — Trial spox Adiong

INTERNAL questions within the Senate should be resolved promptly to ensure a credible impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and prevent confusion among the public, House trial spokespers

Kredibilidad ng NBI kinuwestiyon ni SP Cayetano, timing ng umano’y banta sa Senado

KINUWESTYON ni Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Martes ang kredibilidad, paraan ng paghawak, at timing ng impormasyong umano’y nagmula sa National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) kaugnay ng i

DILG urges immediate safety checks on buildings, infrastructure following Southern Mindanao earthquakes

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed affected local government units (LGUs) to immediately inspect buildings, public infrastructure, and residential houses to help e

Kredibilidad ng NBI kinuwestiyon ni SP Cayetano, timing ng umano’y banta sa Senado

Legazpi calls for stronger safeguards for student-athletes after Ateneo drowning tragedy

PINOY Workers Party-list Rep. Karl Fernandez Legazpi on Tuesday extended his condolences to the families of two Ateneo de Manila University student-athletes who died during a team-building activity in

Bilang ng mga nasawi sa lindol sa Sarangani, umakyat sa 37

NI Alex dela Cruz

Two Ateneo Basketball players drown during team-building activity in Aurora

BY Len Dancel

Two Ateneo Basketball players drown during team-building activity in Aurora

Chel Diokno seeks House probe into Brigada Eskwela funding, reports of teachers using personal funds

House launches preparations for Marcos’ fifth State of the Nation Address

House launches preparations for Marcos’ fifth State of the Nation Address

PREPARATIONS for the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally got underway on Tuesday as the House of Representatives convened the first inter-agency coor

Chel Diokno seeks House probe into Brigada Eskwela funding, reports of teachers using personal funds

Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno wants to investigate the adequacy of government funding for Brigada Eskwela and other school readiness activities amid reports that public school teachers continue

De Lima urges passage of measure to regulate motorcycles as PUVs

AMID worsening traffic congestion and rising fuel prices, House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima has introduced a bill seeking to recognize motorc

Abra lawmaker calls for gov't help in farmland leveling

WITH the threat of drought due to El Niño looming over the country, a lawmaker called on the government to help accelerate farmland leveling for more efficient water use. “With the threat of drought o

Palace cites long-term solution to power challenges in Mindoro

THE Marcos administration continues to take decisive steps to address electricity challenges in Oriental Mindoro through major infrastructure initiatives to strengthen the province’s energy system and

SP Cayetano pinatitiyak na hindi maaantala ang impeachment trial

INATASAN na ni Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano si Senate Secretary Atty. Jose Luis Montales na tiyaking hindi maaantala ang impeachment trial sa Senado. Sa isang liham nitong June 7, 2026, inatas

Speaker Dy urges vigilance, swift response as strong quake jolts Mindanao

Palace cites long-term solution to power challenges in Mindoro

Abra lawmaker calls for gov’t help in farmland leveling

Speaker Dy urges vigilance, swift response as strong quake jolts Mindanao

SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday called for vigilance, unity and immediate action following the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani province, triggerin

De Lima urges passage of measure to regulate motorcycles as PUVs

Pathetic, Lacson says of Cayetano insistence to preside over VP's impeachment trial

DISGRACED ex-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano is pathetic and so detached from reality. Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson thus dismissed on Friday Cayetano’s insistence that he will preside over Vice

Cayetano urges public to guard against selective justice in flood control probe

DILG: Four new unified 911 command centers now fully operational

United States revokes all visas of Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez

NPC expresses support for lifetime member Sen. Erwin Tulfo  over ‘Maleta’ allegations 

THE National Press Club expresses its support for its Lifetime Member, Senator Erwin Tulfo, in the face of allegations linking him to the reported “maleta” issue allegedly mentioned by certain militar

NPC expresses support for lifetime member Sen. Erwin Tulfo over ‘Maleta’ allegations

United States revokes all visas of Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez

THE United States has revoked all visas issued to former House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez, including his diplomatic and tourist visas. This was confirmed by Philipp

DILG: Four new unified 911 command centers now fully operational

THE announced that four newly established Unified 911 Satellite Command Centers (SCCs) in Regions I, II, VI, and VIII are now fully operational, further strengthening the country’s emergency response

Cayetano urges public to guard against selective justice in flood control probe

SENATE President Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday urged the public to guard against selective justice in the Senate's investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects, saying the Blue Rib

Speaker Dy urges proactive El Niño response to protect farmers, ensure food security

HOUSE Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Friday stressed the importance of ensuring that government plans, resources, and interventions are in place to protect farmers, fisherfolk, and the country'

Senate Scuffle: 'Robin pushed me' – Remulla

INTERIOR Secretary Jonvic Remulla firmly claimed that he was forcibly pushed by Senator Robinhood Padilla while attempting to stop 18 former Marines from entering the Senate plenary hall to attend a B

Sandiganbayan again postpones Senator Estrada’s arraignment to June 30

THE Sandiganbayan has once again postponed the arraignment of Senator Jinggoy Estrada on graft and plunder charges. According to the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division, Estrada’s arraignment has been reset

House approves KALINGA bill on final reading

THE House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a bill establishing a national emergency response and resiliency framework to shield Filipinos from the effects of global

House sent 160 bills to Senate, approved half of LEDAC priorities in first regular session — Speaker Dy

SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Wednesday touted the legislative accomplishments of the House of Representatives during the First Regular Session of the 20th Congress, saying lawmakers remained

House expels Barzaga over repeated misconduct, violations of House rules and ethical standards

THE House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to expel Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga after finding him guilty of disorderly behavior and conduct unbecoming of a member of Congress.

Anti-false information bill gets final House nod

THE House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a priority measure aimed at combating organized disinformation, troll farm operations and other malicious falsehoods onlin

House approves BCDA strengthening bill on final reading

THE House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading bill aimed at modernizing the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and giving the government greater flexibilit

Mabilis na financial assistance mula sa iba't ibang ahensiya ng gobyerno, isinusulong ni Cayton

BINIGYANG-DIIN ni Nueva Vizcaya Lone District Representative Atty. Timothy Joseph “Tim” Cayton na tanggalin ang mabagal at komplikadong proseso sa paghingi ng tulong mula sa gobyerno sa pamamagitan ng

Evidence-based reforms offer hope for reversing learning crisis - Education leaders

EDUCATION leaders from the Philippines and abroad underscored the need for stronger coordination across sectors and a sustained commitment to evidence-based policymaking to address persistent learning

Arraignment, Pre-Trial of Senator Estrada, Bonoan postponed

THE Sandiganbayan on Tuesday postponed the arraignment and pre-trial proceedings of Senator Jinggoy Estrada and former Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan. The hearing has

NBI Director Matibag naghain ng ethics complaint sa House of Representatives vs Rep. Barzaga

NI Cyrill Quilo

SMC SALEX cites safeguards, greening plan for trees affected by expressway works

SMC Southern Access Link Expressway Corp. (SMC SALEX) said tree management activities for a planned elevated toll road in Manila are being carried out under safeguards approved by the Department of En

House prosecutors ready for VP Sara trial, await official notice on pre-trial, trial schedule

THE head of the House prosecution panel said Monday that prosecutors are ready to file their reply and move to the next phase of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte ahead of th

4Ps students to be prioritized, private school learners to receive support under strengthened free college law

STUDENTS from Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) households will be given top priority in receiving government tertiary education subsidies under the proposed bill amending the Universal Access

Small class sizes drive ARAL Program success despite bullying, infrastructure issues

THE Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) conducted a focus group discussion last Thursday, May 28, with Junior High School students at President Corazon C. Aquino High School in Port

Bernos calls for continued ops vs illicit tobacco

THE government should continue clamping down on the illicit tobacco trade as the continued leakage of revenue hampers the delivery of much-needed services to the people, a lawmaker from one of the cou

Deputy Speaker Khonghun expresses concern over developments in Bajo de Masinloc, affirms full trust in govt's resolve to defend Philippine sovereignty

DEPUTY Speaker Jefferson Khonghun today voiced serious concern following the recent statement of Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro regarding Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), emphasizing that the are

House okays DepEd decentralization bill on second reading

THE House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure seeking to decentralize the governance structure of the Department of Education (DepEd) and strengthen local education administrat

Imbestigasyon sa flood control itutuloy sa June 4-- Cayetano

INANUNSIYO ni Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Biyernes na ipagpapatuloy ng Senate Blue Ribbon Committee sa Huwebes, June 4, ang imbestigasyon tungkol sa umano’y anomalya sa flood control p

House moves to tighten child online safety law amid surge in exploitation cases

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading a Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) priority measure seeking to tighten the country’s child online safety la

House inches closer to passing landmark Right to Information Act

HOUSE House of Representatives on Tuesday moved one step closer to passing House Bill No. 9397, or the proposed Right to Information (RTI) Act, after approving the measure on second reading, reflectin

Cayetano calls out Minority senators’ silence on alleged assault of OSAA employee

SENATE President Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday called out members of the Minority bloc over what he described as their double standard of swiftly condemning a video presentation shown by Senator Imee

DILG urges LGUs to fast-track Renewable Energy project approvals

AMID the ongoing energy crisis, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged local government units (LGUs) to streamline and accelerate the approval process for the establishme

Farmers’ groups support proposed return of NFA’s market intervention power

GROUPS representing farmers and agricultural producers on Monday expressed support for a bill that seeks to return the rice market intervention powers of the National Food Authority (NFA). Among the g

Garin pushes for expanded Feeding Program for Filipino children

DEPUTY Speaker Janette Loreto-Garin strongly pushed for the expansion of the government’s feeding program for Filipino children during the Committee on Appropriations meeting discussing the substitute

Extension ng PRC license na hanggang 5 taon,  lusot na sa ikatlong pagbasa ng Kamara

NI Cyrill Quilo

1,834 Pinoy seafarers ligtas na nakatawid sa Strait of Hormuz

NI Len Dancel

Rep. Ismula seeks to remove cartels from rice industry; files bill to further amend Agricultural Tarrification Act

AKBAYAN Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula led the Akbayan Reform Bloc on Monday in filing a bill to further amend the Agricultural Tarrification Act, aiming to end the exploitation of local producers by agricul

1M signatures back push for universal social pension for all senior citizens

MORE than one million signatures calling for the urgent passage of a Universal Social Pension bill for all senior citizens were formally turned over to House leaders on Monday, as lawmakers and elderl

Historic March: Over 1 million cry to PBBM for Universal Pension Law, storm congress

IN a historic display of unity, hundreds of senior citizens from various regions marched to the House of Representatives today to demand the immediate passage of the Universal Social Pension Act, pers

Panukalang 'Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law' suportado ni Rep. Poe

DININIG ng House Committee on Transportation ang panukalang "Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law" na naglalayong palakasin ang kakayahan, organisasyon, at kapakanan ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Sup

Cayton backs Speaker Dy's push to protect Sierra Madre

NUEVA Vizcaya Lone District Representative Atty. Timothy Joseph “Tim” Cayton expressed full support for the initiative of House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III to strengthen the protection and sustain

Gonzales wants MARINA office upgraded to expand public access to services

EASTERN Samar Lone District Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales has filed a measure seeking to upgrade the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) satellite office in the Municipality of Guiuan into a regula

De Lima files bills to boost support for fisherfolk, farmers

HOUSE Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima has filed twin measures to provide more support for fisherfolk and farmers, who remain among the poorest se

House prosecution anticipates full presentation of evidence vs VP Duterte in Senate trial-- Spox Adiong

THE House prosecution panel expects the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to proceed to a full presentation of evidence, saying its focus remains on proving the Articles of Impea

Adiong: Senate leadership change won’t affect impeachment case vs. Sara Duterte

HOUSE trial spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur on Saturday said any leadership change in the Senate — including reported efforts to install Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate President — w

Adiong: Senate leadership change won’t affect impeachment case vs. Sara Duterte

Tinio welcomes committee approval of HB 207 lowering optional retirement age to 56

De Lima pushes tax relief for low-and-lower-middle-income earners

Tinio welcomes committee approval of HB 207 lowering optional retirement age to 56

HOUSE Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Representative Antonio Tinio welcomed the approval of the House Committee on Government Entreprises of House Bill No. 207, a measure he co-auth

De Lima pushes tax relief for low-and-lower-middle-income earners

HOUSE Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima has introduced a measure aimed at easing the burden on low- and lower-middle-income earners by increasing t

House panel pushes expanded benefits, stronger protection for senior citizens

Palace declares May 27 as a regular holiday for Eid’l Adha observance

PBBM issues EO raising pork import access volume to help stabilize supply, prices

Palace declares May 27 as a regular holiday for Eid’l Adha observance

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued Proclamation No. 1264, declaring May 27 as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice. The Commission on Mu

House panel pushes expanded benefits, stronger protection for senior citizens

BY Cyrill Quilo

Pagtaas ng presyo ng langis  asahan na sa susunod na linggo

NI Len Dancel

Speaker Dy cites swift progress of priority bills as proof of House commitment to public service

A LITTLE over two weeks after calling on lawmakers to act “with purpose, discipline, and resolve” upon the resumption of session, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Friday said the quick and

Acidre urges Catholic schools to help shape national reform, future of Philippine higher education

HOUSE Committee on Higher and Technical Education Chairperson and TINGOG Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre on Friday called on Catholic higher education institutions to take a more active role in shaping na

DILG to follow DOJ order to arrest Senator Bato

BY Angela Trinidad

DA files complaint vs DPWH officials in Davao over alleged anomalous farm-to-market road projects

BY Miguel Alfonso

Bernos urges LGUs to apply for climate project funding

ABRA lone district Rep. JB Bernos called on local government units to access the People’s Survival Fund to implement projects that would make agriculture more climate-resilient. “With two weeks left u

Pagsasabatas ng ‘Right to Information’ bill pinamamadali na ni Rep. Poe

MAYNILA— Binigyang-diin ni FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list Representative Brian Poe ang kahalagahan ng transparency at pananagutan sa gobyerno sa kanyang talumpati para sa Right to Information Bill. S

House approves KALINGA Act on second reading

THE House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading the proposed Komprehensibong Alalay sa Livelihood, Inflation, Negosyo at Goods Assistance Act, or the KALINGA Act, which aims to pr

Palace says ICC arrest warrant vs dela Rosa is valid, but up to DOJ to evaluate

THE Palace has said the warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Senator Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa is valid after the Supreme Court denied the lawmaker’s request for t

P9K allowance para sa government employees, isinusulong ni Rep. Cayton

ISINULONG ni Nueva Vizcaya Lone District Representative Atty. Timothy Joseph “Tim” Cayton ang panukalang batas na amyendahan ang Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) ng mga empleyado ng gobyerno

Spox Zia Alonto Adiong: House prosecution ready, private lawyers on standby for VP Duterte trial

HOUSE trial spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur has said the House prosecution team and its private lawyers are ready to comply with the Senate impeachment court’s process as the trial of

KALINGA Act Reaches House Plenary

Hindi inatake ang Senado: Remulla says cctv shows Aplasca fired first

KALINGA Act Reaches House Plenary

THE House of Representatives on Tuesday started its plenary debates on the proposed Komprehensibong Alalay sa Livelihood, Inflation, Negosyo at Goods Assistance Act, or the KALINGA Act, which seeks to

DA plans setting P53/kilo SRP for local rice

TUCP files comprehensive nursing law pushing higher wages, better careers, stronger standards for Filipino nurses

TUCP Party-list Representative and House Deputy Speaker Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza has filed House Bill No. 9301 or the proposed new Philippine Nursing Practice Act, a landmark measure seeking to ov

DA plans setting P53/kilo SRP for local rice

AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced Tuesday that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has reached an agreement with rice industry stakeholders to set a suggested retail price (SR

Bong Go calls for heat-health protocols, worker safety measures, and stronger crop insurance coverage as country prepares for possible Super El Niño

SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go called for coordinated heat-health action plans and stronger protection for workers and farmers as the country prepares for a possible Super El Niño that may bring drier-

Rep. Brian Poe , nanawagan ng mas matibay na proteksyon sa PH Maritime biodiversity

NAGBIGAY ng talumpati si FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List Representative Brian Poe bilang paggunita sa National Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month, kung saan binigyang-diin niya ang kahalagahan ng pangang

House prosecution panel in 'full swing' for VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial

BY Cyrill Quilo

Hindi inatake ang Senado: Remulla says cctv shows Aplasca fired first

THE Senate of the Philippines was not under attack during the May 13, 2026 incident, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Tuesday, citing findings from the ongoing investigat

P3,000 bonus for Teachers’ Day approved by House panel

THE House committee on basic education and culture has approved a measure seeking to increase to P3,000 the World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit (WTDIB) currently granted to more than 950,000 public

India-PH partnership brings healthcare, livelihood aid to 42,000 Filipinos

NEARLY 42,000 residents in Northern Samar, Lanao del Norte, and Ilocos Sur are benefiting from healthcare and livelihood projects funded under the Government of India’s Quick Impact Project (QIP) init

House prosecution panel in ‘full swing’ for VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial

Abolition of Optical Media Board pushed

THE joint hearing of the House Committee on Public Information, chaired by Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Lordan Suan, and the Committee on Government Reorganization, chaired by Bulacan Rep. Salvador Pleyto

Lawmakers file bill clarifying President’s appointment powers

BY Cyrill Quilo

911 bridges Filipinos to immediate health, medical care –DILG

IMMEDIATE health care and medical attention are now more accessible to the public with just one call to the Unified 911 Emergency Hotline, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) sa

House leaders seek probe into NGCP transmission line failures

By Cyrill Quilo

Marcos appoints Kim Robert de leon as new DBM chief

THE Department of Budget and Management welcomed Secretary Kim Robert C. De Leon as the country’s new Budget Secretary following his appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on 18 May 2026, as

Bakasyong Sulit: QC promotes less screentime this summer, offers variety of activities for children

Marcos, Speaker Dy lead launch of new specialty health centers in Cagayan Valley

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr., together with House Speaker Bojie Dy, led the inauguration of the Brain and Spine Center and the groundbreaking ceremony for the Heart, Lung, Renal Care, and Kidney Tra

Speaker Bojie Dy joins DAR Region II ARB Summit, reaffirms support for farmers

ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — At the DAR Region II 2026 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries’ (ARB) Summit, House Speaker Bojie Dy on Thursday reiterated the partnership between the House of Representatives and the

House pushes anti-political dynasty bill to balance power, voting rights

HOUSE of Representatives of the Philippines Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms Chair Zia Alonto Adiong on Wednesday said the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act aims to strike a balance betwe

House nears final approval of KALINGA bill after marathon hearings on fuel, energy crisis

AFTER nearly two months of marathon hearings on the country’s worsening fuel and energy crisis, the House of Representatives on Tuesday entered final deliberations on the proposed KALINGA bill — a swe

Cayetano: Senate work continues, key bills moving forward

SENATE President Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday gave assurance that Senate work and pending measures would continue despite the recent leadership change in the chamber, with the Senate approving two p

Legarda secures Senate approval of expanded tertiary education subsidy

SENATE President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has successfully authored and steered the passage on third reading of Senate Bill No. 1894, enhancing the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act

House elects 11-member prosecution panel for VP Duterte Impeachment Trial

BY Cyrill Quilo

257 Kongresista pumabor sa impeachment ni VP Sara

PUMABOR ang 257 kongresista para ipa -impeachment ni Vice President Sara Duterte habang 25 naman ang tumutol o “No” at 9 naman ang abstain. Nasungkit ang mahigit sa 1/3 na inaasahang boto sa kamara o

Bato dela Rosa inisyuhan ng subpoena

HINAINAN ng subpoena si Senador Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa sa kanyang opisina sa senado nitong bandang ala-10 ng umaga ng Lunes. Sa inisyung subpoena kay dela Rosa ang di-umano’y pagkakasangkot nito sa e

ASEAN leaders discuss developing regional fuel reserve to strengthen energy security – Marcos

LEADERS of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) discussed the development of a regional fuel reserve mechanism to strengthen energy security and protect Member States from supply disrupt

De Lima pushes for legal protection of Verde Island passage

HOUSE Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima has filed a measure to declare Verde Island Passage (VIP) a protected area, ensuring the livelihoods and fo

House OKs new state-run college of medicine

THE House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill establishing a new state-run college of medicine at Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) in Borongan City, a move expected

Davao Oriental solon files bill for lifetime animal ownership ban, national offer

DAVAO Oriental Solon Cheeno Miguel D. Almario has recently filed House Bill No. 9126, a measure that would impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal cruelty, and establi

Land use bill a ‘long-overdue blueprint for sustainable growth,’ says Dy

A long-overdue blueprint for sustainable growth and a decisive step toward securing the country’s land resources. This was how House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III described the National Land Use

PBBM opens Calax subsection 3, boosts South Luzon connectivity

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the opening of the 7.88-km Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Subsection 3, extending the expressway from Silang (Aguinaldo) to Governor’s Drive Interchange in General

SMC’s river cleanups reach 9.12M metric tonsof waste, silt removed since 2020

These are SMC's maintenance dredging operations under its Better Rivers PH initiative in (from top) Meycauayan River in Bulacan; Tullahan River; and San Juan River. SAN Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) ongo

Over 1,000 PNP personnel face admin charges in Q1 2026

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that more than 1,000 of its personnel were placed under administrative proceedings in the first quarter of 2026, as part of its intensified efforts to uph

Speaker Dy rallies young ASEAN legislators to ensure regional progress is shared by all

SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Tuesday rallied young Southeast Asian lawmakers to lead efforts to ensure regional progress is shared by all by placing inclusive development at the center of ASE

ASEAN young legislators to tackle AI, mental health agenda 

THE Philippines will convene young lawmakers across Southeast Asia on April 28 for a high-level dialogue on building a future-ready ASEAN, as it hosts the 3rd Consultative Meeting of the Young Parliam

Lawmaker sees new regional wage hikes starting June amid escalating fuel-driven inflation

HOUS E Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan on Sunday said he expects the country’s 17 regional wage boards to roll out a fresh round of minimum wage increases starting th

House panel eyes April 29 to wrap up Duterte Impeachment hearings

BY Cyrill Quilo

Marcos Jr. registers stronger public support—OCTA Survey

DEPUTY Speaker Jay Khonghun of Zambales said the latest Tugon ng Masa survey by OCTA Research shows rising public confidence in Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. as he enters the second quarter of 20

De Lima seeks stronger protection for campus journalists

HOUSE Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Rep. Leila de Lima has filed a measure aimed at empowering student journalists by providing enhanced safeguards and protecting their fre

DOE, DOJ must crack down on unjustified fuel price increases-- Libanan

DESPITE the deregulation of the oil industry, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) retain sufficient authority to investigate and act against unreasonable increases in pe

Malakihang rollback sa presyo ng krudo sa susunod na linggo

NI Len Dancel

Proteksyon sa mga freelancer laban sa hindi patas na pagbabayad, pang-aabuso inihain sa kamara

Proteksyon sa mga freelancer laban sa hindi patas na pagbabayad, pang-aabuso inihain sa kamara

Proteksyon sa mga freelancer laban sa hindi patas na pagbabayad, pang-aabuso inihain sa kamara

ISANG panukalang batas na naglalayong protektahan ang mga freelancer laban sa hindi pagbabayad, hindi patas na kontrata, at iba pang mapang-abusong gawain ang inihain sa House of Representatives. “Kul

Gulay mula sa Benguet binili ng gobyerno, ipapamahagi sa Metro Manila

BINILI ng Office of the President ang 20 toneladang gulay mula sa Beguet upang suportahan ang mga magsasakang apektado ng pagtaas ng presyo ng gasolina. Ipamimigay ang daan-daang kilong gulay mula sa

PBBM issues EO temporarily suspending excise taxes on LPG, kerosene for three months

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued an executive order suspending the excise taxes on specific petroleum products to cushion the effects of the present energy emergency following the recommen

Zaldy Co, huli sa Czech Republic

HULI ang puganteng dating Kinatawan ng Ako Bicol Party-list na si Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co sa Prague, Czech Republic Kinumpirma mismo ito ng Malacañang noong Huwebes makaraang pimasok umano ng ilegal sa Pr

Arrest of Zaldy Co a step toward justice-- Speaker Dy

SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Friday welcomed the confirmed detention of Zaldy Co in Prague, calling it a significant step toward accountability and justice for the Filipino people. The Speake

Yellow alert status itinaas ng NGCP dahil sa manipis na suplay ng kuryente

NI Len Dancel

Archbishop calls Trump remarks on pope ‘deeply saddening’

U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks against Pope Leo XIV were “deeply saddening,” a Catholic archbishop said. Archbishop Alberto Uy of Cebu said the pope does not engage in political competition but

DILG-NYC launches nationwide cyber shield training for Filipino youth

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government’s National Youth Commission (NYC) is set to roll out nationwide training programs to help young Filipinos become more resilient online and better pr

Quimbo urges LTFRB to push TNVS, MC Taxi operators to temporarily lower premiums, commissions amid oil crisis

Markina 2nd District Representative Miro Quimbo urged the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to push Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) and Motorcycle (MC) Taxi operat

Dy-led House vows to pass MC Taxi Law in 20th Congress

THE Dy-led House of Representatives on Wednesday gave its strongest assurance yet that the long-delayed Motorcycle (MC) Taxi Law will finally be passed in the 20th Congress, with senior lawmakers comm

Suspensiyon ng excise tax, VAT sa petrolyo ipinanawagan sa gobyerno ni Legarda

NANAWAGANsi Senadora Loren Legarda nitong Lunes na agad suspindihin ang excise tax at value-added tax (VAT) sa diesel at gasolina, kasabay ng mabagal ang tugon ng pamahalaan at baka huli na itong duma

Pension para SSS, GSIS planong akuin pansamantala ng gobyerno

Pinag-aaralan ng pamahalaan ang hirit na pansamantalang akuin ang pagbabayad ng kontribusyon ng mga empleyado ng gobyerno at pribadong kumpanya sa Social Security System (SSS) at Government Service In

DILG urges LGUs to expand OFW, MAIN desks to protect workers from illegal recruiters

WITH many repatriated Filipinos still hoping to work abroad again, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on local government units (LGUs) to accelerate the creation of Migr

House moves to protect workers, middle class, small firms to keep economy steady amid rising fuel costs

THE House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III, is tightening its response to rising fuel costs by focusing on workers, the middle class and small businesses

Quimbo pushes two-month VAT suspension on fuel to cushion oil crisis

HOUSE Ways and Means Committee Chairperson and Marikina 2nd District Representative Miro Quimbo is pushing for an immediate two-month suspension of the value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products as a

Kiko Barzaga sumuko matapos mag-isyu ng arrest warrant ang Makati para sa kasong cyberlibel

SUMUKO sa pulisya si Cavite 4th district Rep. Kiko Barzaga nitong Lunes ng gabi matapos maglabas ng warrant of arrest ang korte sa Makati City kaugnay ng mga kasong cyber libel na isinampa laban sa ka

Dy pushes fuel supply security plan under KALINGA bill

SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Tuesday emphasized fuel supply security as a critical pillar of the proposed KALINGA Act, saying the measure is designed not only to cushion prices but also to pr

Bill filed to strengthen ESSU law school, expand access to legal education

A NEWLY filed bill in the House of Representatives seeks to strengthen the College of Law of Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) and expand access to quality legal education, particularly for aspiri

Presyo ng langis may rollback sa Abril 14

ASAHAN na ang malaking rollback sa presyo ng langis sa daratring na Martes ika-14 ng Abril, 2026 ayon sa anunsiyo ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ngayong Linggo. Aniya, tinatayang aabot sa P20. 89 a

House targets energy crisis response bills by May 4

UNDER the direction of Speaker Faustino Dy III, the House of Representatives is fast-tracking a package of measures to address rising fuel costs, with legislation expected to be ready when Congress re

PCO maglulunsad ng website para sa sumbungan ng mga gumagawa ng 'fake news'

MAGLULUNSAD ang gobyerno ng online platform at iba pang digital channels. website para sa pag-uulat ng talamak na pagkalat sa social media ng “fake news” at maling impormasyon sa bansa. Inanunsiyo ni

PNP warns public on online investment scams after arrest

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) sounded the alarm anew on online investment scams after a group behind an illegal scheme was recently arrested in Santa Rosa City, Laguna. Operatives of the PNP An

House to invite oil firms over ‘cartel-like’ pricing concerns

The multi-committee energy crisis response body of the House of Representatives will summon oil industry players to address concerns over their “cartel-like” behavior in fuel pricing amid tightening p

President Marcos urges compassion for fellow Filipinos in facing today’s difficulties

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday emphasized that honoring the past is not just remembrance but also a call to responsibility – urging vigilance, unity, and action in the present. Speaking

House lead council scrutinizes fuel pricing scheme amid cartelization concerns

BY Cyrill Quilo

45 personnel dismissed in Q1 2026 as internal cleansing efforts continue

PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., emphasized the organization’s commitment to discipline, accountability, and professional conduct, citing recent ad

Marcos nakiramay sa pamilya ng Pinay na nasawi sa pag-atake ng missile sa Israel

ISANG 29-anyos na Pinay na napatay sa isang pag-atake ng missile sa Haifa, Israel, noong Linggo ng gabi sa gitna ng patuloy na labanan sa Middle East. Ipinaabot ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa

Rep. Harold Duterte pushes oil price stabilization fund over 'band-aid' solutions

SINCE the start of the conflict in the Middle East, the price of diesel has skyrocketed from ₱50 per liter to ₱170, with even more increases on the way. This is not just a statistic—this is a daily bu

House sets High-Level joint hearing on fuel crisis measures

ALL systems are in place at the House of Representatives for a high-level joint hearing on Wednesday, April 8, as 13 key committees convene in a coordinated effort to fast-track measures aimed at easi

Batas sa pagpapalawak ng paid leave ng mga manggagawa, inihain sa kamara

NI Cyrill Quilo

DTI: Presyo ng pangunahing bilihin, hindi tataas hanggang Abril 16

HINDI magbabago ang mga presyo ng mga pangunahing bilihin hanggang Abril 16, ito ang pagtitiyak ng Department of Trade and Industry kasunod ng isang kasunduan sa mgamanufacturer sa ilalim ng programan

PNP nets 16,784 arrests, P11B illegal drugs off streets in 1st Q of 2026

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) reported major wins in its campaign against illegal drugs, with operations nationwide showing significant results from January 1 to March 30, 2026. In just three m

House adopts cautious funding strategy amid oil price crisis

BY Cyrill Quilo

Cold Chain Association of Phillipines holds strategic discussion on industry growth

Makati City– MEMBERS of the Cold Chain Association of the Philippines (CCAP) convened at Ayala Hall, Makati Sports Club on March 26 to discuss “From Gap to Growth: Synergizing Skills, Systems, and Str

Malacañang set to impose P50/kilo price cap on imported rice

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he will issue an executive order to impose a PhP50 price cap on every kilo of imported well-milled rice. “Ilalabas natin ang Executive Order para maip

DA deploys trucks to ease Benguet vegetable oversupply

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has dispatched 18 trucks to transport vegetables from Benguet following reports of oversupply in the region that has left local farmers struggling to sell their harv

House expands committees to tackle oil price crisis, sets joint hearings on April 8

BY Cyrill Quilo

Unity, compassion that built Cauayan City will carry nation through Middle East crisis—Speaker Dy

SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday evening said that as Cauayan City marks 25 years of remarkable progress, the same unity and compassion that transformed it into a thriving city will be vit

Petron’s procurement of low-cost Russian crude oil welcomed by House leader

HOUSE Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan has welcomed Petron Corp.’s procurement of 2.48 million barrels of low-priced crude oil from Russia, citing the urgent need to secure the country’s fuel

SMC expressways gear up for Holy Week traffic;motorists urged to follow speed limits, save fuel

SMC Infrastructure has rolled out traffic and safety measures across its expressway network for the Holy Week travel period, as large numbers of motorists are expected to head out of Metro Manila. The

6K Pulis, 40K BFP ipakakalat ng DILG sa Semana Santa 2026

NI Alex dela Cruz

PBBM inspects newly opened Cavitex C5 link segment 3B

Photo from PCO PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspected the newly opened final segment of the CAVITEX C5 Link. The newly opened stretch runs from Airport View Subdivision to the Sucat Interchange i

House panel OKs upgrading of fisheries school into polytechnic institute

THE House committee on higher and technical education has endorsed for plenary approval a bill seeking to upgrade the Matarinao School of Fisheries (MASOF) into the Eastern Samar Polytechnic Institute

New chapel on Pag-asa Island to serve remote Catholic community

PAG-ASA ISLAND— A Catholic chapel envisioned as a mission station broke ground Saturday on Pag-asa Island in Kalayaan, Palawan. Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa said the chapel aims to stren

#SemanaSanta2026: Faith in action for humanity, earth in times of crisis

AS we begin the solemn observance of Holy Week, we do so in a world weighed down by rising energy costs, conflict, and uncertainty. In these challenging times, BAN Toxics calls on all Filipino faithfu

Marcos calls for stronger national unity through faith in Holy Week message

AS millions of Filipinos prepare for the solemn observance of Holy Week, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the nation to use this time to renew their commitment to building a country gro

Romualdez calls for prayer, reflection, unity this Holy Week

LEYTE Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Sunday urged Filipinos to use the Holy Week as a time for prayer, reflection and renewal, emphasizing the need for healing and unity amid ongoing challenges

Kaltas ng SSS, GSIS, PAG-IBIG Philhealth ipinanukalang suspindihin pansamantala

SA gitna ng idineklarang national state of energy emergency, nanawagan si Senadora Imee R. Marcos sa SSS, GSIS, PAG-IBIG at Philhealth na magpatupad ng pansamantalang tigil-singil at loan moratorium u

'Price freeze' ipinanawagan sa senado para sa proteksyon ng mataas na bilihin

MULING nanawagan si Senador Bam Aquino sa pamahalaan na pormal na magdeklara ng price freeze sa mga pangunahing bilihin at essential goods, na aniya’y makatutulong upang maprotektahan ang publiko mula

Dy scales down AIPA hosting, puts Filipinos first amid global tensions

SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Saturday announced that Philippines' hosting of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) meetings this year will be scaled down by limiting in-person activit

MPTC expressways on full alert this Semana Santa

METRO Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) and its network of expressways—NLEX, SCTEX, NLEX Connector, CAVITEX, CALAX, and CCLEX in Cebu—are rolling out the “Biyaheng Arangkada” motorist assistance pro

#EarthHour2026: BAN Toxics call for environmental justice amidst war, crisis

MARKING the 20th year of #EarthHour, environmental NGO BAN Toxics calls on every Filipino to move beyond the symbolic 60-minute switch-off, embrace energy conservation as a daily commitment, and recog

Sainthood cause for Lingayen’s first bishop opens

THE beatification cause for Bishop Cesar Maria Guerrero, the first shepherd of Lingayen, formally began March 27. A Mass opening the diocesan phase of the cause was presided over by Archbishop Socrate

Marcos urges Filipinos to join Earth Hour 2026, promote energy conservation

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday urged Filipinos to take part in Earth Hour 2026, calling on the public to adopt energy-saving habits and promote environmental responsibility amid global

DILG urges Pinoys to buy affordable goods from Kadiwa outlets

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged Filipinos to support and purchase affordable goods from KADIWA outlets now operating in 784 local government units (LGUs) nationwide, a

New NAIAX Off-Ramp to Terminal 3 opens, eases traffic in Pasay

THE westbound off-ramp of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Expressway (NAIAX) along Andrews Avenue leading to NAIA Terminal 3 in Pasay City is now open, reducing travel time by 15 to 25 minutes

PBBM, Dy lead inauguration of Isabela postharvest facilities

PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Thursday led the inspection and inauguration of key postharvest facilities in Isabela, highlighting the government’s

Panukalang batas sa pagtatayo ng 'fuel reserve', isinusulong sa kamara ni Rep. Suntay

SA gitna ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng langis at lumalalang tensyon sa Middle East, naghain si Rep. Jesus “Bong” C. Suntay (4th District, Quezon City) ng panukalang batas na naglalayong magtatag

P46M farm link feeds PDLs, fuels farmers

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported that the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) procured a total of P46.1 million worth of fresh, high-quality, and locally g

House brings aid closer to people with Suporta sa Bayan Desk

THE House of Representatives has rolled out the Suporta sa Bayan Desk (SBD), a centralized public assistance program under Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III aimed at bringing government aid closer to

'Workers Left Out?' Solon slams Gov’t energy emergency plan as corporate-centered

KAMANGGAGAWA Partylist Representative Eli San Fernando today flagged the “glaring and dangerous omission of workers” in the government’s newly formed response framework following the declaration of a

Police General kinasuhan ng babaeng pulis ng sexual harassment

NAHAHARAP sa mga kasong administratibo ang matataas na opisyal ng Philippine National Police (PNP) Highway Patrol Group (HPG) dahil sa sexual harassment na isinampa ng isang babaeng pulis, ayon sa Nat

House panel issues subpoenas, sets ground rules in VP Sara impeach hearings

THE House Committee on Justice on Wednesday adopted its ground rules and issued multiple subpoenas as it formally began hearings on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, focu

VP Sara hindi sumipot sa pagdinig ng kamara, tinawag niyang 'mini- trial'

NI Cyrill Quilo

PUV drivers sa PITX tumanggap ng fuel subsidy

SA gitna ng mataas na presyo ng krudo, patuloy ang pamahalaan sa pagbibigay ng tulong-pinansyal sa mga drayber at operator ng mga public utility vehicles (PUVs) o pampublikong sasakyan nitong Martes.

PDEA destroys P4.56-B worth of illegal drugs in Cavite

THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) destroyed ₱4,563,517,903.02 worth of dangerous drugs today, March 24, 2026 at the Integrated Waste Management Inc. (IWMI), Barangay Aguado, Trece Martires

De Lima pushes stronger safe spaces act with harsher penalties vs Harassment

HOUSE Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima filed a bill to strengthen Republic Act (RA) No. 11313, or the “Safe Spaces Act”, by imposing stiffer penal

DA chief files cyber libel complaints against Baligod, Zaldy Co

AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday, March 19, filed cyber libel complaints before the Makati City Prosecutor’s Office against lawyer Levito Baligod and former Congressman Ri

Prefab classroom in Bataan, fast solution to address classroom shortage-- Marcos

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday inspected newly installed prefabricated classrooms in Mariveles, Bataan, highlighting fast and innovative solutions to address the country’s classroom sho

Quimbo reaffirms support for proposed universal pension for senior citizens amid crisis

MARIKINA 2nd District Representative Miro Quimbo on Wednesday reaffirmed his support for the passage of the proposed universal social pension for senior citizens, especially as the country faces chall

317 Pinoy sakay ng chartered plane mula Middle East lumapag na sa bansa

DUMATING na ang 317 Filipino mula Middle East lulan ng ika-tatlong chartered flight ng pamahalaan ngayong araw ng Huwebes, Marso 19, 2026. Kabilang sa mga Pilipinong ligtas na nakauwi ay ang 153 OFWs

House names 3 Deputy Speakers

NEW Deputy Speakers were elected during the plenary session of the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The new House leaders are Pangasinan Rep. Maria Rachel Arenas, Cebu Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke”

Tingog files bill removing reconnection fees cost of essential services

TINGOG Party-list on Thursday filed a measure prohibiting the collection of reconnection fees for electricity, water, telecommunications, and internet services, as rising fuel costs continue to drive

Milyong lagda para sa Universal Social Pension ng matatanda, inilunsad ng Committee on Senior Citizens

PINASINAYAAN ng Committee on Senior Citizens nitong Marso 18, 2026 sa pangunguna ni Chairperson Hon. Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay, ang kampanya para sa isang milyong lagda para sa Universal Social Pensio

Suspension of oil excise tax depends on price trends-- Marcos

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the government is carefully assessing global oil price trends before deciding on the possible suspension of excise taxes on fuel, citing uncertainti

Pag-iwas sa pagtaas ng kaso ng rabies, isusulong sa senado

TINATAYANG nasa apat na milyong kaso ang nakagat ng hayop ang naitala sa buong bansa habang 300 hanggang 400 Pilipino ang namamatay dahil sa rabies kada taon. Nasa 100 porsyento ang fatality rate kapa

DA eyes rice price cap amid oil shock

THE Department of Agriculture is weighing a price ceiling on imported rice as global tensions push up shipping and farm input costs, raising concerns about profiteering in the domestic grain market. A

Marcos vows stronger protection for journalists; backs fight vs fake news

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday congratulated the new officers of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to protecting media wor

Taas-pasahe sa transportasyon pinasuspindi ni PBBM

PINASUSUPINDI ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ngayong araw ng Miyerkules ang planong pagtaas ng pamasahe dahil sa hindi ngayon ang tamang panahon para magpataw ng karagdagang gastos ng mga mangga

P8 bilyong pondo para sa development, serbisyo sa 800 insurgency-cleared barangays inilabas ng DBM

NASA P8.08 billion pondo ang inilabas ng Department of Budget and Management (DBM) para sa mga priority projects sa mahigit 800 cleared barangays sa ilalim ng Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) – Su

House panel greenlights impeachment hearings vs VP Sara Duterte

BY Cyrill Quilo

Khonghun files bill seeking 70% reduction in tollway fees

A SEEKING reduce tollway fees by as much as 70 percent has been filed by Zambales 1st District Representative and Deputy Speaker Jay Khonghun, in response to the rise in fuel prices across the country

3.3K newly promoted teachers, principals in Cebu

AROUND 3,325 newly promoted teachers and school principals in Cebu, including those promoted under the government’s Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System for Public School Teachers. The ECP, under

Unified 911 now blocks AI, Robo prank calls to protect real emergencies

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said the country’s modernized Unified 911 system can now detect and filter AI-generated and automated prank calls, strengthening the governme

Dy hails final approval of 'eBayad Act,' backs push for digital governance

by Cyrill Quilo

139K tricycle drivers makakatanggap ng 5k cash assistance

Matatanggap na ng 139,000 tricycle drivers sa Metro Manila ang P5,000 cash relief assistance sa ilalim ng Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program ng Department of Social Welfare a

Duterte Bloc files resolution to request for ICI reports

AS the operations of the ICI are winding down, we are essentially in the dark as to what has been discovered and what happens next. To refresh, last 24 September 2025, The House of Representatives sus

Luzon–Visayas bridge feasibility study set for this year; Visayas–Mindanao crossing eyed next

Vince Dizon, Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways, meets with key officials from Eastern Visayas, including House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan,

House set to approve President-certified urgent fuel tax relief bill this week as it moves to address oil price crisis

THE House of Representatives is scheduled to approve this week a measure, certified as urgent by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., granting him the authority to temporarily cut or suspend

Mga Pinoy repatriate mula sa Middle East dumating na sa Maynila ngayong Linggo

DUMATING na ang isang batch ng mga Pilipino mula sa Gitnang Silangan patungong Maynila sakay ng Philippine Airlines flight PR8502, ayon sa Malacañang. Sinabi ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO

House aims to approve 17 of 52 LEDAC bills as it moves to pass four more this week

THE House of Representatives is aiming to bring 17 out of 52 priority measures under the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council Common Legislative Agenda closer to passage by the end of th

ASEAN Ministers urge development of petroleum sharing agreement amid Middle East tensions

THE ongoing conflict in the Middle East may prompt the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to accelerate development of a regional energy-sharing mechanism, which would allow Member States

Kamanggagawa solon urges Marcos, DOTr to remove MRT-3 chief over alleged labor abuse, safety issues

QUEZON CITY — Elijah San Fernando of the Kamanggagawa Partylist on Friday called on the Department of Transportation and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to immediately remove Michael Capati from his post as gene

Bill expanding free tertiary education, private college voucher program to qualified 4Ps students approved on 2nd reading

THE House of Representatives on Wednesday night approved on second reading a measure that seeks to widen access to free tertiary education by strengthening the Tertiary Education Subsidy and opening a

Toll operators hinikayat na magbigay ng diskwetro sa mga heavy duty trucks

HINIKAYAT ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) at ng Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) ang mga operator ng tollway na magbigay ng diskwento sa mga Class 3 na sasakyang dumaraan sa mga expressway dahil sa

Suspend fuel excise taxes amid rising global oil prices

BY Cyrill Quilo

Panukalang batas sa  pagbabawas ng sobrang pagkain lusot na sa ikatlong pagbasa ng kamara

NI Cyrill Quilo

House approves Alano reform to stabilize Basilan power supply amid rising global energy prices

THE House of Representatives has approved on Third Reading House Bill No. 8087, principally authored by Basilan Representative Ustadz Yusop T. Alano, which seeks to condone accumulated interests, surc

Suplay ng gasolina, pagkain sapat -- Palasyo

SAPAT ang suplay ng gasolina at pangunahing bilihin sa bansa sa kabila ng pagtaas ng presyo ng langis bunsod ng tensyon sa Gitnang Silangan ayon sa Malacañang. “Sa ngayon, tulad ng aking sinabi kahapo

Charter flights bring OFWs home from Middle East amid ongoing tensions--Palace

FILIPINOS from several Middle East countries are set to safely return home to the Philippines in the coming days, Malacañang announced on Monday (New York time). In a media interview in New York, Pres

Quimbo calls for review of oil deregulation law amid rising fuel prices

BY Cyrill Quilo

Dy, Sandro Marcos file bill allowing President to suspend fuel excise taxes during crises

SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III and House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos of Ilocos Norte on Monday filed a measure authorizing the President of the Philippines—currently Fer

House Panel empowers president to suspend, slash oil taxes

THE House Ways and Means Committtee on Tuesday approved the proposed measure giving power to the President to temporarily suspend or reduce excise tax on oil products during national or global economi

House panel approves bill creating Congressional Commission on Agriculture

THE House Committee on Agriculture and Food on Monday approved at the committee level House Bill No. 6689, a measure seeking to establish a Congressional Commission on Agriculture (AGRICOM), that will

Palace to officially seek Congress approval for emergency fuel tax reduction

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will formally request Congress on Monday to grant him emergency powers to reduce the excise tax on petroleum products amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a

Gasolinahang maagang nagtataas ng presyo, ireport sa PNP, LGUs -- Lacson 

HINIMOK ni Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson ang publiko na isumbong sa awtoridad ang mga gasolinahang maagang nagtataas ng presyo ng langis, kasunod ng mga ulat na may ilang estab

Senate oks bill regulating debt collection practice

THESenate on passed on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1744 otherwise known as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which aims to regulate debt collection practices and protect debtors from

Women lawmakers to lead house plenary for National Women’s Month

IN observance of National Women’s Month, the House of Representatives of the Philippines will hold its traditional Women’s Month plenary session this Monday under the leadership of Faustino Michael Ca

Pag-alis ng travel tax, aprubado na sa komite ng kongreso

Ni Cyrill Quilo

Lakas-CMD lawmakers file ‘Ginhawa sa Kuryente’ bill granting minimum wage earners 50% power discount

THE Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), led by its president, Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, has filed a bill seeking to grant qualified minimum wage earner households a uniform 5

Eastern Samar’s Maharlika Falls eyed as ecotourism destination

LAWMAKERS have filed a bill seeking to declare the scenic Maharlika Falls in Taft, Eastern Samar as an official ecotourism destination, citing the multi-tiered waterfall’s huge potential to attract vi

BFP retirees back Chief Fernandez amid corruption allegations

THE Bureau of Fire Protection Retirees Association of the Philippines (BFPRAP) has expressed support for Jesus Fernandez, chief of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), despite corruption allegations r

Tiangco seeks public hearing over Zaldy Co's arrest warrant

NAVOTAS Representative Toby Tiangco is pushing Congress to conduct a public hearing in aid of legislation to fast-track the implementation of the arrest warrant against Zaldy Co. Tiangco filed House R

Recto pushes emergency powers bill to suspend fuel excise tax amid Middle East tensions

BY Cyrill Quilo

March 17 eyed as special holiday to mark Magellan’s historic 1521 landing on Homonhon

EASTERN Samar Lone District Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales is pushing for the passage of a measure highlighting Ferdinand Magellan’s landing on Homonhon Island on March 17, 1521 — a pivotal event in

Remulla: Stop the blame game, turn over Tau Gamma Phi members in hazing death

INTERIOR and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday called on the leadership of Tau Gamma Phi to help authorities locate and surrender the fraternity members implicated in the hazing deat

Speaker Dy hails PBBM for signing law extending EDCOM II

SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Thursday hailed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for signing a law extending the work of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), saying the

DILG orders BFP clean-up, calls on public to expose corrupt inspectors

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday vowed a sweeping internal cleansing within the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), with Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonv

PH, ROK ink 10 agreements to deepen cooperation across key sectors

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) during the State Visit of His Excellency President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK) at M

Khonghun backs abolition of 'Provincial rate'; Kamanggagawa Partylist lauds support

HOUSE Deputy Speaker and Zambales First District Representative Jay Khonghun has expressed strong support for the proposed abolition of the “provincial rate” system, saying the measure would ensure fa

House Justice Committee vows integrity in reviewing VP Duterte’s impeachment complaints

The House Committee on Justice on Tuesday assured that it will be guided by the Constitution and the pursuit of truth as it evaluates the sufficiency in substance of the two remaining impeachment comp

House Justice Committee completes deliberations on 3rd Impeachment complaint vs. VP Duterte

BY Cyrill Quilo

2 patay, 3 sugatan sa bumagsak na helicopter sa Rizal

NI Miguel Alfonso

Pansamantalang pagsuspindi ng excise tax sa krudo, inihain sa kongreso

INIHAIN sa kamara ng Chairperson of the Committee on Ways and Means na si Rep. Miro S. Quimbo, ang House Bill 8257 na nagbibigay sa Pangulo ng Pilipinas ng awtoridad na suspindihin o bawasan ang excis

2 panukalang batas sa pagpapababa ng presyo ng petrolyo inihain sa kamara ni Rep. Suntay

NI Cyrill Quilo

Anti-Road Rage Act filed in Congress

HOUSE Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos of Ilocos Norte has filed a measure seeking to define road rage as a criminal offense, tighten penalties for aggressive and retaliatory dri

Speaker Dy hails House Committee ppproval of Anti-Political Dynasty Bill

SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Tuesday hailed the approval by the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms of the consolidated Anti-Political Dynasty bill anchored on a second-degree p

House Suffrage panel says anti-dynasty bill ‘progressive,’ one step forward

“This is progressive. This is one step forward.” THIS according to House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms Chair and Lanao Del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, who on Tuesday stresse

Aquino sponsors bill to end mandated 'spiral progression', gives DepEd flexibility in teaching methods

SENATOR Bam Aquino sponsored the Committee Report to amend Section 5 of Republic Act No. 10533, or the "Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013." This amendment grants the Department of Education (DepEd)

Suarez, Khonghun push ‘GINHAWA KIT’ to deliver relief on power, internet, jobs

DEPUTY Speaker David “Jayjay” C. Suarez of the 2nd District of Quezon, together with Deputy Speaker Jefferson F. “Jay” Khonghun of the 1st District of Zambales, launched the GINHAWA KIT, a landmark le

OFWs sa Middle East handang protektahan, tulungan ng DMW

NAGLATAG na ng contingency plan ang Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) para protektahan at tulungan ang mga Pinoy na handang ipatupad sakaling lumala ang mga kondisyon sa Middle East Ayon kay DMW Sec

Second impeachment case vs VP Duterte withdrawn

THE complainants behind the second verified impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte have formally withdrawn their case and expressed support for the third impeachment compl

Libreng parking sa solo parents, retirement benefits sa BHWs, itinutulak sa kongreso ni Rep. Cayton

PAGPAPALAKAS ng pundasyon ng pamilya at komunidad ang isinusulong ng isang mambabatas sa kamara ngayong ika-20 th Congress. Isa sa nihaing panukala ni Nueva Viscaya Rep. Timothy Joseph Cayton na nagla

Sotto files bill to overhaul DPWH

SENATE President Vicente C. Sotto III has filed Senate Bill No. 1835, known as An Act Reorganizing the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Rationalizing the Powers and Functions of the

Speaker Dy vows fair, transparent process as House Committee begins VP Duterte impeachment deliberations

BY Cyrill Quilo

House Committee on Justice begins deliberations on VP Sara Duterte impeachment complaints

BY Cyrill Quilo

Grupong Bayan nagkilos protesta bilang suporta sa impeachment ni VP Sara Duterte

NI Cyrill Quilo

NBI Director Matibag meets Deputy Speaker Khonghun to strengthen public service, fight fake news

BY Cyrill Quilo

DMW: Exit points, repatriation plans ready for Filipinos affected by Middle East conflict

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday assured the public that exit points and repatriation measures are in place to assist Filipinos affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “N

Mga Pinoy sa Middle East nasa ligtas na lugar; Walang nasaktan, nasawi sa pag-atake -- Marcos

LIGTAS na sa mga itininalagang mga bomb shelter ang mga Pinoy sa Middle habang patuloy na minomonitor ng pamahalaan ang sitwasyon roon, ayon sa anunsiyo ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. nitong Lin

No Filipino must be left behind amid Middle East tensions-- Nazal

BAGONG Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal on Sunday called for a whole-of-government response to protect the more than 2.4 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East, stressing t

De Lima pushes for monthly fuel subsidy for PUV drivers, fisherfolks

HOUSE Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima has filed a measure seeking to establish a comprehensive fuel subsidy program for vulnerable sectors whose incomes

House welcomes South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for state visit

BY Cyrill Quilo

After deadly Rizal landfill collapse, BAN Toxics demands action to address waste crisis

A MASSIVE trash slide struck the Rizal Provincial Sanitary Landfill (RPSL) on February 20, 2026, in Barangay San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal, resulting in at least one confirmed fatality and leaving two

Mercado-Revilla’s education reform bills clear house panel

TWO key education reform measures authored by Lani Mercado-Revilla have been approved at the committee level following deliberations by the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture. Approved dur

Pagtaas ng kaso ng CKD sa Pilipinas pina-iiimbestigahan ni Villar

PINAREREPASO ni Senador Mark Villar ang kasalukuyang mga programa at interbensyon ng gobyerno hinggil sa Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) dahil sa napipintong krisis sa kalusugan ng publiko sa bansa , Ini

DILG says 40K barangays nationwide now operate functional Barangay VAW, anti- sexual harassment

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported that 40,886 barangays nationwide now operate functional Barangay Violence Against Women and Anti-Sexual Harassment Desks, covering 9

Romualdez pushes monthly housing rental subsidy for informal settler families

BY cyrill Quilo

Pag-Abot Processing Center para sa mga taong nasa lansangan inilunsad sa Cebu

MAHIGIT sa 600 indibidwal na walang tirahan ang nabigyan ng tulong ng bagong lunsad ng pamahaalan na Pag-Abot Processing Center sa Cebu . Prayoridad na mga benipesaryo ng mga naitala ng Department of

Zubiri calls for immediate regulation of artificial sweeteners to protect local industry

BUKIDNON 3rd District Representative Audrey Kay T. Zubiri called for the immediate regulation of artificial sweeteners during a legislative inquiry by the House Committee on Agriculture and Food into

Rep. Alano pushes for urgent PCG modernization following MV Trisha Kerstin 3 probe

Photo courtesy from PCG REPRESENTATIVE Ustadz Yusop T. Alano today called for the immediate and comprehensive modernization of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) following revelations in the Committee o