(From left) Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Special Adviser Rodolfo Azurin Jr., AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., ICI Chairman Andres Reyes Jr., DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, and PNP Acting Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez in a group photo after their meeting in at the PNP headquarters in Camp …
Read More »
Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. and Department of Finance Undersecretary Charlito Mendoza (BIR/DOF photos) President Marcos has appointed Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary Charlito Mendoza as the new Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), replacing lawyer Romeo “Jun” Lumagui Jr. Mendoza’s appointment paper was signed …
Read More »
Twenty-two (22) senators have signed the committee report on the bill that seeks to accelerate the construction of classrooms nationwide. The 22 senators who signed Committee Report No. 6 on Senate Bill No. 1482 or the proposed Clasrrom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act include Senators Francis”Kiko” Pangilinan, Christopher “Bong” Go, Loren …
Read More »
FIGHTING TB. A man undergoes an orientation for Tuberculosis Directly Observed Treatment, Short-Course (TB DOTS) at a health center in this undated photo. The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday (Nov. 12, 2025) said it is working with the World Health Organization in boosting efforts to eliminate tuberculosis in the Philippines, …
Read More »
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla at a press briefing in Malacañan Palace on October 22, 2024 (Philstar.com / Jean Mangaluz) For defying typhoon travel ban MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-four local government officials are facing administrative sanctions after they defied a travel ban imposed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government. …
Read More »
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Risa Hontiveros (Courtesy: Senator Risa Hontiveros / Facebook) SENATOR Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday introduced Senate Bill 1510, known as the Health Outreach for Seniors and Indigents Program, during a Senate plenary session. The measure seeks to establish a national initiative providing community-based care, assistive devices, and hygiene …
Read More »
DOJ Spokesperson Polo Martinez during a press briefing on Nov. 12, 2025 (JUCRA pool) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) said that former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Manuel Bonoan can leave the country. On Tuesday, November 11, the DOJ and the Bureau of Immigration …
Read More »
RESILIENT. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort on Thursday (Nov. 13, 2025) expressed optimism on the peso’s performance against the US dollar even after the local unit weakened to the 59-level. He said the seasonal surge of US dollar inflows from overseas Filipino workers, as well as the large …
Read More »
Residents wade through knee-deep floodwaters in Barangay Navotas East in Navotas City early Monday morning, Nov. 10, 2025, following the onslaught of Typhoon Uwan (The Philippine STAR / Ryan Baldemor) MANILA, Philippines — Hi-Tone Construction Corp. may face a case from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for …
Read More »
ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka (Screenshot from livestream) Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Executive Director Brian Hosaka says the proposed “upgraded” ICI should be able to compel the Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC) to revoke the licences of professionals who implemented anomalous flood control projects. This was part of the position …
Read More »
Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community Atin Ito is Ontario’s first Filipino community newspaper, delivering trusted news, stories, and updates for Filipino-Canadians. Stay connected with your community.