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At the first-ever National Higher Education Summit held last week, President Marcos declared that “the most important service that government must provide to its people is a good education.” Noting that in the recent Times Higher Education’s 2024 Asia University Rankings, no Philippine university was among the top 100, he …

“Even advanced nations cannot keep up with the deluge of Chinese activity, as security services simply cannot investigate every case. The mysterious Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, it is suggested, is a time traveler after no official records could be found of her life before the age of 17. As …

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday stepped down from his post, ending his two-year term due to what he implied was dissatisfaction with him for breaking ranks. “I failed to follow instructions from the powers that be, simple as that,” Zubiri said during his privilege speech. The outgoing Senate …

President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte’s trust rating among Filipinos dropped slightly, according to the recent OCTA Research “Tugon ng Masa” (TNM) survey.  Conducted from March 24 to 27, 2024, the survey revealed that 69 percent of Filipinos trust President Marcos, down six points compared to his 76 percent …

Photo from Senator Chiz Escudero’s Official FB Page  The Senate of the Philippines undergoes a major leadership change with Senator Francis Escudero expected to replace Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri as Senate President within the day. Zubiri is scheduled to deliver a speech this afternoon at the plenary session. Senate Majority …

In response to the shifting consumer preferences towards e-commerce, the Department of Finance (DOF) wants to bring the country’s tax collection system in line with the best practices of three leading Asian nations. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs …

A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting with his Azeri counterpart ahead of the inauguration ceremony of Qiz Qalasi, the third dam jointly built by Iran and Azerbaijan on the Aras River. A helicopter in the convoy of the Iranian president …

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos has ordered the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to initiate the proceedings that could strip Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo the power over the police force in her town. As local chief executives, mayors and governors are empowered to exercise supervision and control …

WEAKENING FORCE. The thick forest of Matuguinao, Samar, which used to be a hiding place for rebels. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday (May 20, 2024) he is convinced that Samar Island is now more peaceful with the weakening of the New People’s Army. (Photo courtesy of Samar Outdoor …

INFO DRIVE EXTENDED. MMDA chair Romando Artes (center) speaks in a press briefing at the MMDA headquarters in Pasig City on Monday (May 20, 2024). Artes said the information campaign on prohibition of e-bikes, e-trikes, and other similar light vehicles on national roads that are under its jurisdiction will be extended …