DBM to support compensation for Marawi siege victims

MANILA — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has vowed to provide necessary support for the nine-man Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) as it fulfills its mandate...

Gov’t allocates P20B for integrated flood resilience project

MANILA – The government has allocated PHP20 billion for the first phase of the Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project in three major river basins in the...

New EDCA sites to boost PH security, economy: Galvez

BOC warns against payment scam

MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Saturday warned the public against unscrupulous persons pretending to be from the BOC asking for payment of taxes and...

New Dumaguete airport capable of serving millions

MANILA – The construction of a PHP17-billion airport to replace the existing Dumaguete airport would help handle the influx of passengers, expected to reach up to 2.5...

Dialect least preferred medium of instruction in Grades 1-3: poll

MANILA – A language spoken in a particular region is the least preferred medium of instruction for Grades 1 to 3, the results of a Pulse Asia...

NEDA: 206 PBBM flagship projects up for vetting

PGH cancer center could rise in 2-3 years

MANILA — The PHP6-billion Philippine General Hospital (PGH) cancer center could start operating as early as 2025 should the awarding of the contract happen this year. PGH...

Tulfo wants ban on election tarpaulins

MANILA — Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed a measure prohibiting the use of plastic tarpaulins during campaign season, noting the tons of garbage they create and...

PH Army eyes more defense engagement with UK

MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) is looking at the possibility of expanding ties with the United Kingdom, especially in land domain training and education, after the...