HOPEFUL. Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque on Friday (Aug. 1, 2025) expressed optimism that they would still be able to get a good trade deal with the US after the latter delayed the implementation of new tariff rates. The higher tariff rates were scheduled for implementation during …
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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (Courtesy: Presidential Communications Office) Malacañang on Friday defended President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s stern warning to lawmakers against questionable amendments to the proposed 2026 national budget, reiterating the President’s desire for transparency and integrity in public spending. In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) …
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s “Bayanihan sa Estero” launch at the Ilugin River in Pasig on August 2, 2025. (Courtesy of Presidential Communications Office) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday launched the “Bayanihan sa Estero: Malinis na Estero, Pamayanang Protektado” program, a multi-agency and …
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Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy, welcomes AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr. aboard INS Shakti during its Manila port call on July 31, 2025. (Armed Forces of the Philippines / Release) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and India …
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THE functional literacy rate of the Philippines remained low at 70.8 percent in 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Thursday. In a presentation at the Innotech Center in Quezon City, however, National Statistician Claire Dennis Mapa said this was the highest score since they revised the definition of basic and …
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YAKAP NG PAMAHALAAN. Philippine Health Insurance Corp. Health Finance Policy Sector Senior Vice President Israel Francis Pargas explains that the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) ng Pamahalaan program is a rebranding of the Konsulta Program, during a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview on Thursday (July 31, 2025). He said it would be …
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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (Courtesy: Bongbong Marcos / Facebook) Malacañang on Friday welcomed the latest OCTA Research survey showing an increase in the trust ratings of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., attributing the rise to the public’s growing awareness of the President’s work ethic and governance style. In a media …
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President Marcos receives a token from new Army chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete during the change of command and retirement ceremony for outgoing Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City yesterday. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — A military officer who led government forces in …
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House Speaker Martin Romualdez (center) meet members of the Marawi CSOs Convergence Group (MCCG) at the House of Representatives. The group was accompanied by Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong (Contributed photo) Deputy Majority Leader Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong led on Wednesday …
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Businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, accompanied by his lawyer Lorna Kapunan, files criminal charges before the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, July 3, 2025 against Julie “Dondon” Patidongan and Alan Bantiles for accusations related to the case of “missing sabungeros.” (The STAR / Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — The Department …
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