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  • Consumers to Face Higher Electricity Costs by March

    Consumers to Face Higher Electricity Costs by March

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    Electricity rates are set to increase next month after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved a hike in the feed-in tariff allowance (FIT-All) due to the depletion of the FIT-All Fund caused by persistently low prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). In a statement, the ERC announced that it has granted the National… Read more

  • Palace Dismisses Duterte’s Martial Law Claims

    Palace Dismisses Duterte’s Martial Law Claims

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    Malacañang has rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. plans to declare martial law to extend his term, calling the allegations false and misleading. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin dismissed Duterte’s statements, referring to him as a “one-man fake news factory.” “This hoax is another budol emerging from a one-man fake news… Read more

  • DILG Sets 10-Day Deadline for Urdaneta Officials to Comply with Suspension

    DILG Sets 10-Day Deadline for Urdaneta Officials to Comply with Suspension

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    BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has given Urdaneta City Mayor Julio Parayno III and Vice Mayor Jimmy Parayno ten days to step down in compliance with their suspension order, which was issued last month. During a press briefing in Baguio on Wednesday, Remulla addressed the situation, stating, “I give… Read more

  • Sen. Bong Go Urges PhilHealth to Expand Coverage for HIV and TB Treatment

    Sen. Bong Go Urges PhilHealth to Expand Coverage for HIV and TB Treatment

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    Sen. Bong Go has called on the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to extend its coverage for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), emphasizing the need for stronger government support amid reduced foreign aid for health programs. The senator’s appeal follows the recent suspension of some international health assistance. On January… Read more

  • Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval dominates voter preference in the recent Capstone Survey

    Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval dominates voter preference in the recent Capstone Survey

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    A recent survey conducted by Capstone Intel Corporation has revealed an overwhelming  endorsement for Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, with 60 % of respondents indicating their intent to vote for her in the upcoming election, highlighting significant voter confidence in her leadership. UP Professor Guido David, Chief Data Scientist at Capstone, emphasized that the high level… Read more

  • Pacquiao Fires Driver Involved in EDSA Busway Violation

    Pacquiao Fires Driver Involved in EDSA Busway Violation

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    LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte— Boxing icon and former Senator Manny Pacquiao announced on Tuesday that he had dismissed his service driver after the latter fled from authorities when flagged for unauthorized use of the EDSA Busway. “Hindi niyo makikita ‘yung taong ‘yan sa akin ngayon. Sabi ko, diyan ka na lang. ‘Wag ka na sumama… Read more

  • VP Sara Duterte Reaffirms Consideration for 2028 Presidential Run

    VP Sara Duterte Reaffirms Consideration for 2028 Presidential Run

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    MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte revealed that the Philippines’ lagging position compared to Southeast Asian nations and the global community influenced her decision to “seriously consider” running for president in 2028. Over the weekend, Duterte reiterated a statement she made last month while speaking to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Japan, who urged… Read more

  • Marcos Dismisses Challenges on 2025 Budget, Confident It Will Withstand Scrutiny

    Marcos Dismisses Challenges on 2025 Budget, Confident It Will Withstand Scrutiny

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    President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. responded to the groups challenging the constitutionality of the 2025 budget, claiming their actions are part of a destabilization effort aimed at shutting down the government to push their agenda. Despite the ongoing legal challenges, the President expressed his confidence that the national budget would stand up to scrutiny. During… Read more

  • Sen. Robin Bill Integrates Bangsamoro History and Culture in Basic Education

    Sen. Robin Bill Integrates Bangsamoro History and Culture in Basic Education

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    To ensure our basic education is inclusive and accounts for all Filipinos, Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill to integrate Bangsamoro history, culture and identity in the study of Philippine history in basic education. Padilla filed on Jan. 22 Senate Bill 2939, noting the passage of the 2019 Bangsamoro Organic Law seeks… Read more

  • PhilHealth Expands Z Benefit Package for Peritoneal Dialysis

    PhilHealth Expands Z Benefit Package for Peritoneal Dialysis

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    The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has significantly upgraded its Z Benefit Package for Peritoneal Dialysis, now offering distinct packages for both adult and pediatric patients, effective January 1, 2025. This move aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to expanding healthcare benefits despite the absence of a subsidy. According to the National Kidney… Read more