Duterte longs for his retirement in Davao City: Palace

MANILA – With only a month left before he vacates Malacañan Palace in Manila, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is already looking forward to his retirement, his spokesperson...

PRRD’s birthday wish for Sara: ‘Good health, success’

MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is wishing his daughter, Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio, a “good health” and “success” in leading the country as the second top...

Next DBM chief’s experience asset to Marcos admin: senators

MANILA – Senators Ramon Revilla Jr. and Sonny Angara believe that President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. saw Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Assistant Governor Amenah Pangandaman’s vast...

Garcia-Frasco accepts DOT secretary post

No contact apprehension bill hurdles House

MANILA – A bill mandating no physical contact in apprehending traffic violators hurdled final reading approval at the House of Representatives. During Monday’s plenary session, a total...

PRRD’s ‘education equity’ must continue: Briones

MANILA – The incoming education leadership, under Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio, must continue pursuing education equity for all learners, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones said...

DepEd eyes 100% resumption of in-person classes next school year

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday the country is ready for a full and nationwide implementation of the face-to-face classes next year but...

Bill establishing PH archipelagic sea lanes gets final House nod

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading a bill establishing the archipelagic sea lanes (ASLs) in the Philippine archipelagic...

House OKs bill expanding compulsory insurance coverage for OFWs

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday approved on final reading the measure seeking to expand the coverage of compulsory insurance for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)....

CA OKs appointment of 17 military officials

MANILA – The Commission on Appointments (CA) and the Senate Committee on National Defense commended on Monday the performance of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...