No more queue as ticket machine in full capacity next week — LRTA

MANILA — After encountering problems with one of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) ticket sorting machines, the LRT Authority (LRTA) said that it can...

Palace assures benefits to PTV-4 employees

MANILA — Malacanang on Wednesday assured employees of government-run PTV-4 that the benefits due them are being worked out. ”We are addressing the concerns of PTV...

Pope Francis appoints Filipino archbishop as Holy See’s permanent representative to UN

MANILA — A Filipino Catholic prelate has been named as the Vatican’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. Pope Francis appointed 55-year old...

Tetangco believes of sustained deceleration of M3 growth for 2014

LP solons support PNoy’s use of discretionary fund to accelerate vital infra projects

MANILA — There is no doubt that majority of the members of the House of Representatives will rally behind President Benigno Aquino III if some sectors...

‘DAP funds I availed of were not misused’ –Drilon

MANILA – Senate President Franklin Drilon said on Wednesday the P100-million funds which he availed of under the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) in 2012 were not...

Palace mulls appeal of SC ruling on DAP; many Filipinos benefit from DAP projects

MANILA — Malacanang is mulling on filing a motion for reconsideration after the Supreme Court (SC) declared unconstitutional some provisions of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP),...

Drilon expresses full support to President Aquino, Abad amidst political attacks

MANILA — Senate President Franklin Drilon on Wednesday expressed his full support for President Benigno Aquino III and Budget and Management Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad amidst...

Palace: PHL backs Japan bid to amend Charter

MANILA — Malacanang reiterated on Wednesday that the Philippines supports a proposal to revisit the Japanese Constitution to allow Japan to assist allies in disputes. “Clearly,...

Palace prays for Sen. Santiago’s speedy recovery

MANILA — Malacanang on Wednesday wished for the speedy recovery of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. “We are one with the people in praying for the health...