NEW MAJORITY BLOC: The Senate adjourned sine die after electing a new set of officers as the former minority senators took control of the chamber with the attendance of Sen. Francis Escudero yesterday (Ryan Baldemor) Palace, House welcome Win as acting Senate chief MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos called on …
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President Marcos has approved the 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), identifying key industries and emerging technologies that will be prioritized for government incentives and investment promotion. Under Memorandum Order No. 47 signed on May 21, the President approved the latest SIPP formulated by the Board of Investments (BOI) and …
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Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian (Facebook) Ranking House of Representatives members view as a positive development the latest upheaval at the Senate–which has led to the installation of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as Acting Senate President. Leading Gatchalian’s well-wishers in the lower chamber was none other than House Speaker Isabela 6th …
Read More »Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. during his visit to the headquarters of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division of the Philippine Army at Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City on June 3, 2026. (Courtesy: Department of National Defense Philippines) Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday brushed aside reports that he …
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(Photo courtesy of UN General Assembly) MANILA – The Philippines will continue to work with all nations in the pursuit of peace, stability, sustainable development and rules-based international order. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro made this assurance after the country lost its bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security …
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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) building in Barangay Tanza, Iloilo City (Photo by Pearl G. Lena) MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has launched the National Search for Outstanding Coastal and Inland Communities under the “Malinis at Masaganang Katubigan” (MMK 2.0) program. In a …
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Senator Erwin Tulfo (Courtesy: Senate of the Philippines) Senator Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday claimed that the ongoing standoff in the Senate began after a Blue Ribbon Committee report allegedly implicated at least three members of the majority bloc in the multibillion-peso flood control scandal. According to Tulfo, the report prepared …
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Sen. Sherwin Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian Gatchalian takes his oath takes his oath before Sen. before Sen. Vicente Sotto Vicente Sotto III after being III after being elected Senate elected Senate president pro president pro tempore during tempore during yesterday’s yesterday’s session. session.(Ryan Baldemor) Committees reorganized by new majority MANILA, Philippines …
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Senator Erwin Tulfo (Courtesy: Senate of the Philippines) Newly elected Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairperson Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday said the panel’s investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects will push through on Monday, June 8, following a leadership reshuffle in the Senate. “There will be a Blue …
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese President To Lam lead their respective delegations in a bilateral meeting held in Malacañang on June 1, 2026. (Courtesy: Presidential Communications Office) Manila, Philippines—The Philippines and Vietnam agreed to strengthen defense ties on Monday to help bolster maritime security in the region and maintain peace …
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