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Analysts and civil society groups said the government needs to have more transparency and stronger anti-corruption reforms as the country marked one year under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In a roundtable discussion organized by Stratbase ADR Institute and Democracy Watch Philippines, analysts said these measures would benefit the country. Stratbase …

NORTHERN PRIDE. Top military officers led by Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Andres Centino (in gray) stand underneath the flag at the Fishermen’s Shelter in Mavulis Island, the country’s northernmost island in Batanes province where a naval detachment is also located. They also a visited the naval detachment in …

Court bars firm from cutting supply to customers sans 48-hour notice The Supreme Court has declared that the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) cannot disconnect a consumer’s electric service without a 48-hour notice. In a decision made available Friday, the SC ruled as violative of due process requirements if Meralco disconnects …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) 2023-2032, outlining the country’s plan to improve innovation governance and establish a dynamic innovation ecosystem, Malacañang said Saturday. Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the President, who heads the National Innovation Council (NIC), gave the approval …

Senator Imee Marcos wants the Senate to investigate the mysterious activity of a US Air Force Boeing C-17 in Philippine territory and airspace, stressing it raises questions of sovereignty and air travel safety. Marcos said the Senate hearing inquiry would discuss the US military’s possible violation of the Visiting Forces …

AS the nation marks Pride Month, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersexual, asexual (LGBTQIA+) community that they will be free from discrimination and that their rights will be protected under his administration. The President made the commitment when he and first …

Petron will roll back its liquefied petroleum gas prices by P3.70 per kilogram (VAT-inclusive) effective today, the company announced Friday, as consumers can expect some relief in fuel pump prices by Tuesday as the Department of Energy forecasted rollbacks next week. In an advisory, Petro said the rollback in its …

At a Glance President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s first year in office was eventful in terms of foreign trips. In his first year in office, he was able to meet the leaders of the world’s “super powers” like the United States and China. He was able to make 13 foreign …

Being in her first nationally elected post didn’t stop Vice President Sara Duterte from accomplishing what she had set out to do—make government services more accessible for Filipinos, especially for those living in far-flung areas. (From left) Vice President Sara Duterte and President Halimah Yacob of Singapore during a bilateral …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that no deal has been made yet between the Philippines and the United States to house Afghan refugees in the country. Mr. Marcos made the clarification amid reports circulating online that the housing request was already granted. “That is why I was a …