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Mayor Isko sends off troops ahead of #Nazareno2026: ‘It is a great honor to be of service to the people’
Serving during the Traslacion is a rare honor that carries immense responsibility, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said as he sent off police officers, firefighters, first responders, and medical teams ahead of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Domagoso delivered the message…
Isko Moreno: DPWH certifies key bridges along Traslacion route as safe
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has certified as safe the major bridges that will be used during the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene. Domagoso made the announcement during a press briefing at the Quiapo Church on Wednesday…
‘On the way na ako’: Paano ikinakampanya ng DOST na baguhin ang ‘Filipino time’?
Kailan ba magiging totoo ang ‘on the way na ako’? Kaya mo ba maging on time? Hinimok ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST) ang mga Pilipino na mas maging disiplinado at igalang ang oras ngayong National Time Consciousness Week. Isinusulong ng DOST ang nasabing pagdiriwang na may temang…
School-based feeding program budget surges from ₱11.7 billion in 2025 to over ₱25 billion in 2026 under Marcos admin
The budget for the School-Based Feeding Program will increase from ₱11.7 billion in 2025 to over ₱25 billion in 2026 under the Marcos administration. During a press briefing in Malacañang, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the increase is part of what he described as a historic allocation for…
Malacañang declares Jan. 9 special non-working day in Manila for #Nazareno2026
Malacañang on Tuesday, January 6, issued Proclamation No. 1126 declaring Friday, January 9, 2026, a special non-working day in the City of Manila to ensure the orderly celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. The proclamation was signed by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto by…
Lacson lauds Marcos veto vs non-essential budget items, ban on politicized aid
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, January 5, welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s veto of non-essential items under the unprogrammed appropriations and the prohibition on political involvement in the distribution of cash aid in the newly signed Republic Act 12314…
Isko Moreno suspends work, classes, orders liquor and firecracker bans for #Nazareno2026
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday, January 5, announced a series of measures aimed at ensuring safety, order, and solemnity during the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9. Domagoso signed Executive Order No. 1, Series of 2026, suspending work in all Manila city…
‘Illegal, no matter the angle’: Clarita Carlos says US capture of Maduro violates international law
Former National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) president Clarita Carlos said the United States’ arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was illegal “from all perspectives” and constituted a clear violation of international law. Speaking on DZRH News program Dos Por Dos on Monday…
Isko Moreno opens 2026 hopeful of prosperity, vows fiscal discipline at City Hall
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso expressed optimism for a more prosperous 2026 as he delivered his New Year message during the city’s first flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall on Monday, January 5. Domagoso said the city government is entering the new year with renewed hope…
‘Stand on the right, walk on the left’: Why this ‘escalator etiquette’ is wrong
For decades, the etiquette to “stand on the right and walk on the left” on escalators has been treated as an unwritten rule of urban courtesy, but transit authorities and safety experts across Asia, Europe, and North America are now openly questioning whether the practice is unsafe, inefficient…
TESDA to roll out ‘Skills Passport’ nationwide in 2026
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will roll out a nationwide digital “Skills Passport” in 2026 to centralize workers’ training credentials and simplify skills verification for employers, officials said. Deputy Director General Sarge Colambo announced the initiative…
Capitalists, Leftists agree: PH economy disappointing, weak
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) and left-leaning think tank IBON Foundation—often at opposite ends of the policy debate—arrived at the same conclusion that the Philippine economy underperformed in 2025 and faces serious structural weaknesses heading into 2026, based on…
Lacson vows to turn up heat on corruption in 2026, urges Marcos not to waver
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday, January 2, said he will intensify his fight against corruption in 2026, invoking the Year of the Fire Horse as a moment to “turn up the heat” while expressing hope that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will show the same resolve. In a…
Political analyst urges Congress to strengthen Ombudsman instead of creating new anti-graft commission
Political analyst and veteran communicator Ed Javier on Friday, January 2, urged lawmakers to prioritize strengthening the Office of the Ombudsman as Congress debates the proposed Independent People’s Commission (IPC), warning that history shows new commissions rarely deliver swift or lasting…
Isko Moreno urges Manileños to avoid illegal firecrackers, warns of arrests and jail time
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday, December 30, urged residents to avoid prohibited firecrackers during New Year celebrations, warning that violators risk arrest and possible detention. In an interview with reporters, Domagoso said there are many safe and festive ways…
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