Ending months of speculation, Malacañang announced yesterday that Maria Christina Frasco was out as secretary of tourism. Undersecretary Verna Buensuceso will be serving as officer-in-charge of the Department of Tourism. The DOT has been rocked by controversy over accusations of underperformance and Frasco’s alleged promotion of herself rather than the …
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The assurance from transport groups that they will refrain from seeking a fare increase—at least for now—deserves both recognition and reflection. It comes at a time when every peso counts and the price of fuel threatens to ripple across the entire economy, The commitment made by Samahang Manibela, Mananakay at …
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President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) The Philippines has allocated P20.785 million for its campaign to secure a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Malacañang said. Citing a report from Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Theresa Lazaro, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro …
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Christina Frasco speaks at a news forum on Jan. 21 (Edd Gumban) Named presidential adviser on climate change MANILA, Philippines — Weeks after rumors circulated that President Marcos was looking for a new tourism chief, Malacañang announced yesterday that Secretary Christina Frasco has been named presidential adviser for sustainable and …
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The House of Representatives voting MANILA, Philippines—The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading House Bill 8468 or the proposed eBayad Act.”We are inching closer to mandate digital payments in all government transactions,” House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos said in a …
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The price board at a gasoline station in Davao City displays the updated rates on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Domestic oil firms have implemented “staggered” price hike this week to cushion the impact of a massive ₱17 to ₱24 per liter surge triggered by supply volatility and tensions in the …
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Bishop Julito Cortes of Dumaguete (Courtesy: Dumaguete Cathedral via CBCP News) A member of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Thursday appealed for fair pricing of goods as rising fuel and commodity costs add pressure on Filipino families amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Dumaguete …
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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos has declared March 20 a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr, Malacañang said on Thursday. The announcement was made as the chief executive joined members of the Muslim community and leaders from across the country at the Grand Iftar in the …
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Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon (Ryan Baldemor) MANILA, Philippines — After six years of delay, the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 Project-Section 2A in Pandacan, Manila will be completed by the first quarter of 2027, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said yesterday. Officials said the 1.2-kilometer elevated expressway was delayed …
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Senator Jinggoy Estrada (PNA photo by Ben Pulta) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Thursday filed his counter-affidavit before the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the alleged plunder complaint filed against him and others in connection with the anomalous flood control projects. Estrada declined to speak, but lawyer Bianca Soriano confirmed to …
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