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Erice to Marcos, Duterte: Resign ‘if you still have shame’
House Senior Deputy Minority Leader Edgar “Egay” Erice on Wednesday, February 25 marked the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution with a call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte to step down, invoking what he said was a crisis of leadership and…
‘Special on Saturday’ dominates timeslot in both Metro Manila, Mega Manila in 4Q 2025: Kantar
Public affairs program “Special on Saturday” on DZRH emerged as the top-rated program in its 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. timeslot and the highest-rated program across all Saturday offerings in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Kantar Media data for both Metro Manila and Mega Manila. The two-hour…
Isko Moreno formally submits ₱2.3B Intramuros Forest Park proposal to President Marcos
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday morning, February 23, formally submitted to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the conceptual design and project cost for the proposed Intramuros Forest Park, a plan to convert the existing Intramuros Golf Course into a public open space.…
Four decades after EDSA revolution, Gringo Honasan says Filipinos must remember ‘what we are capable of’
As the country commemorates 40 years since the EDSA People Power Revolution, former Senator Gringo Honasan called on Filipinos to return to the very best that the historic uprising brought out in the nation. In a statement, Honasan said EDSA “forever earned the Philippines an honorable place in…
‘Absolutely none’: Ping Lacson says no plans to run in 2028
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Saturday, February 21, put to rest speculation about his political future, declaring he has no plans to seek any elective post in 2028 and will retire from public service when his Senate term ends in 2031. Lacson, who has spent more than five decades…
Manila taxpayers fund 71 life-saving surgeries under ‘KAAGAPAY program,’ says Isko Moreno
Beyond modern healthcare infrastructure and quality medical services, taxpayers of the nation’s capital are also funding life-saving medical procedures. “Gusto ko lang ipaalam sa inyo na ang panalangin ninyo ay tinutugunan ng City Government at ng taxpayers ng Maynila,” Manila City Mayor Francisco…
Pacquiao to face Provodnikov in April return bout
Manny Pacquiao confirmed he will face former junior welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov in Las Vegas on April 18, marking his second outing since returning from a four‑year retirement last year. The 47-year-old last fought in July, when he ended a long hiatus with a majority draw…
DOST, PSU formally opens the country’s first-ever salt research hub
The country’s first salt research hub was officially unveiled on Tuesday, aiming to strengthen the Philippines’ salt industry and reduce reliance on imports. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with Pangasinan State University (PSU), inaugurated the Accelerating Salt…
DOH cites the lack of dentists, calls for bigger oral health care budget
The Department of Health (DOH) is urging the government to invest more in oral health care as the country grapples with a shortage of dentists and a rising number of Filipinos suffering from oral health problems. In a recent interview on PTV’s Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, Health Undersecretary Emmie…
Isko Moreno rings in Chinese New Year in Manila, calls for unity, peace and stronger PH-China ties
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the countdown to the Chinese New Year in Binondo as the nation’s capital ushered in the Year with a call for unity, peace, and stronger ties between the Philippines and China. Addressing Manileños gathered in the world’s oldest Chinatown, the…
Anthony Taberna reveals why he declined an offer to manage DZMM and chose to stay with DZRH
Veteran broadcaster Anthony “Ka Tunying” Taberna revealed that he declined an offer to join and manage DZMM, saying loyalty to DZRH and the network’s support for him during a difficult period weighed more heavily than any professional opportunity. Speaking on the February 16 episode of “Dos Por…
Isko Moreno rolls out updated 10-year solid waste plan centered on waste reduction, segregation
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday, February 16, formally unveiled the city’s updated 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan, outlining a long-term strategy focused on waste reduction and source segregation programs to address mounting garbage challenges in the capital.…
Lacson says stance on ICC warrants defends Constitution, not fellow senators
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, February 16, said his position on possible arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is meant to uphold constitutional safeguards, not to shield Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go.…
Isko Moreno vows continued support for MPD as crime drops 13.08% in Q4 2025, solution efficiency up 9.2%
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Friday, February 13 highlighted a 13.08% decline in overall crime incidents in the fourth quarter of 2025, alongside improved crime solution efficiency and continued financial support for the Manila Police District (MPD). Data presented during…
With Bureau of Plant Industry, Isko Moreno hopes to bring Singapore’s urban farming technology to Manila
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said the city government is working with the Bureau of Plant Industry to explore the adoption of Singapore’s urban farming technologies as part of efforts to strengthen food sufficiency in the Philippine capital. Speaking during the 96th…