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Egay Erice slams anti-political dynasty bill filed by Speaker Dy, Majority Leader Marcos: ‘Natawa ako, walang kwenta’
House Minority Leader and Caloocan City 2nd District Rep. Edgar “Egay” Erice on Saturday said the Anti-Political Dynasty bill filed by House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and Majority Leader Sandro Marcos was “worthless” and “unconstitutional,” arguing that it runs counter to the intent of the…
DA chief cites PCA, NDA, PFDA among top performing attached agencies in 2025 year-end review
Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr. on Saturday, December 13, identified several attached agencies under the Department of Agriculture (DA) as standouts for 2025, citing institutional improvements and expanding production programs. In an interview on DZRH News program Special on…
Public funds used to ‘incentivize’ politicians to undermine Vice President Sara Duterte, says House minority leader
House Minority Leader and Caloocan City 2nd District Rep. Edgar “Egay” Erice said he suspects that allies of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. used public funds to incentivize politicians to oppose Vice President Sara Duterte, framing the claim as his personal assessment during a DZRH News…
Marcos approves up to ₱7,000 gratuity pay for COS, job order workers in 2025
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Administrative Order No. 39 authorizing a one-time gratuity pay of up to ₱7,000 for contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in government for Fiscal Year 2025. The order covers workers in national government agencies, state universities and…
Sapilitang pagsayaw sa mga Christmas Party ng mga kumpanya pwede ireklamo sa DOLE
Maaaring ireklamo sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ang mga kumpanyang nananakot o sapilitang pinipilit ang mga empleyado sumayaw sa Christmas Party, lalo na kung may bantang parusa sa pagtanggi. Ayon sa DOLE, dapat tiyakin ng mga kumpanya na inclusive ang kanilang Christmas activities…
‘Climate of fear?’ Aquino says businesses stay silent on BIR corruption amid fears of retaliation
Senator Bam Aquino on Thursday, December 11, warned that many businesses are staying silent about alleged corruption in the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s Letter of Authority (LOA) system due to fears of retaliation. During the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on the BIR’s LOA, Aquino said he…
DOH in hot water as audit report reveals ₱134.2M in expired and nearly expired medicines under Herbosa’s watch
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, December 11, condemned the Department of Health (DOH) after a Commission on Audit (COA) report revealed ₱134.2 million worth of expired and nearly expired medicines under DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa’s watch. In its annual audit report for the DOH in 2024, the…
Kiko Pangilinan warns of prolonged food crisis unless agriculture sector receives stronger gov’t support
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has warned that Filipinos will continue to face high food prices, hunger, and malnutrition if the agriculture sector remains inadequately funded. He issued the warning after successfully defending the 2026 budgets of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the…
Bam Aquino sees ‘real chance’ for anti-dynasty law after push from President Marcos
Senator Bam Aquino on Wednesday, December 10, said the proposed anti-political dynasty law may finally move after decades of inaction, citing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s newly stated support as a potential turning point. “Before yesterday’s pronouncements, I would have said, ‘Baka mahirap…
Isko Moreno announces ₱243.4M payout for PWDs, solo parents, and DSWD-listed seniors starting December 11
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Wednesday, December 10, announced the rollout of ₱243.4 million in social assistance for persons with disabilities (PWDs), solo parents, and senior citizens listed under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) social pension…
Stop mall-wide holiday sale events for now, MMDA urges malls amid surge in traffic
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Romando Artes on Wednesday, December 10 appealed to mall operators to refrain from holding mall-wide holiday sales, warning that simultaneous promotions were a major factor behind the crippling Marcos Highway gridlock last weekend. Speaking…
Isko Moreno announces upcoming release of long-delayed funds worth over ₱143 million for Manila’s 896 barangays
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday, December 8, has announced the upcoming release of several long-pending budget items for the city’s 896 barangays worth over ₱143 million, clearing backlogs that span more than two years and activating new allocations under the 2025…
Marcos announces CA freeze order vs assets linked to Eric Yap, Edvic Yap, firms amid flood control probe
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, December 9 announced that the Court of Appeals (CA) has issued a freeze order on the bank accounts and assets of Benguet Rep. Eric Yap, ACT-CIS Rep. Edvic “Eddie” Yap, Silverwolves Construction Corporation, and Skyward Aviation Corporation amid an…
Abolish guarantee letters and pay hospitals directly through PhilHealth, says Dr. Tony Leachon: ‘Para bang namamalimos tayo sa pulitiko’
Public health expert Dr. Tony Leachon urged the government on Saturday, December 6 to scrap the use of guarantee letters and shift to automatic PhilHealth payments, saying the current system forces patients to beg politicians for assistance. Speaking on DZRH News program Special on Saturday…
Analyst flags absence of U.S. treaty ally Philippines in Trump’s new national security strategy
U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly released 29-page national security strategy placed China at the center of U.S. policy priorities for the coming years. While the document discussed tensions in the South China Sea and emphasized the need to maintain U.S. military dominance across the first…
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