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As the country absorbs the impact of a third typhoon this month, senators are seeking hearings on the perennial problem of flooding and plan to summon officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and other concerned agencies. Calls for hearings came as the Department of Agriculture said …

THE Manila City government will investigate the incident on Thursday in which several Meralco posts toppled as police closed the surrounding area and advised motorists to take alternate routes. AND THEY ALL CAME TUMBLING DOWN Manila Electric Company (Meralco) personnel and the Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corp. (Miescor) assess the …

The human rights environment has become “much better” under the Marcos administration, according to visiting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Von der Leyen on Tuesday said the government under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has become more cooperative with the United Nations and other groups regarding human rights. “The …

THE United Nations (UN) General Assembly has adopted, by consensus, a Philippines-led Resolution to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). Established by treaty in 1899, the PCA is an intergovernmental organization that provides a variety of dispute resolution services to the international community, the DFA …

Philippine Navy’s Flag Officer in Command, Vice-Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. graced the incorporation rites of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Mandaraig” Class of 2027 as the guest of honor and speaker at Fort Del Pilar in Baguio City over the weekend. Adaci congratulated the cadets for being officially incorporated into …

THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Wednesday submitted to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024. Among those present at the event were DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, and Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co who is the chairman of the …

At a Glance P1.695 trillion is allotted for the salaries, benefits, pensions, allowances, and other compensation of government officials and employees, health workers, and military and uniformed personnel. P2.183 trillion will go to the social services sector, which comprises health, education, culture, manpower development, social security, welfare, and employment, among …

At a Glance Romano is a staff nurse at Arbrook House Care Home, a private care home in Esher, Surrey. She is one of the two Filipino recipients of the prestigious British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2021, bestowed by the late Queen Elizabeth II for their commendable and courageous work …

The Anti-Terrorism Council has designated suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., along with 12 others, as “terrorists” for their involvement in the alleged killings and harassment in Negros Oriental. Teves laughed off the tag in a virtual press conference, maintaining that he nor his brother had anything to do …

Photo Credit: dailyhive.com THE Philippines has won an annual fireworks competition held in Canada. With an Independence Day theme, Bulacan-based Blue Peacock Fireworks represented the country in the annual Honda Celebration of Light, which according to the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, is the largest public event in the Canadian …