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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.…
Lacson says ex-DPWH chief ‘deliberately’ fed Malacañang inaccurate flood control project data
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday, January 14 said he received information indicating that former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan deliberately submitted inaccurate data on flood control projects to Malacañang, which later…
‘Trabaho po namin ito’: Sharon Garin cites DOE mandate in cancellation of power contracts linked to Leviste’s energy firm
“Hindi po kailangan utusan kami kasi trabaho po namin ’to.” This was the remark of Energy Secretary Sharon Garin as she categorically denied that any directive from Malacañang or the leadership of the House of Representatives prompted the cancellation of power supply contracts linked to Solar…
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…
Lacson warns vs Palace ‘cover-up’ over DPWH budget insertions: ‘Nakakasira ng Pasko’
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday, December 25, warned that Malacañang’s dismissal of allegations on multibillion-peso Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget insertions as “hearsay” could be construed as a possible “cover-up,” saying the controversy has…
Marcos approves up to ₱20,000 service recognition incentive for government workers in 2025
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved a one-time Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) of up to ₱20,000 for government employees in 2025 to recognize their contributions to national development goals and the administration’s socioeconomic agenda. Under Administrative Order No. 40 dated…
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…
Ping Lacson sees ‘orchestrated’ moves behind civil-military junta, says Zaldy Co’s revelations appear part of the sequence
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, November 24, said recent chatter pushing for a “civil-military junta” appears to be part of an “orchestrated” series of events, noting that the timing of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co’s explosive allegations fits into the sequence.…
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denies role in alleged P52-billion budget insertions
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Wednesday, November 19, rejected claims linking him to alleged insertions in the proposed 2025 national budget, denying that he ever promised to “take care” of P52 billion worth of adjustments. His rebuttal followed Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo…
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denies ‘voluntary resignation,’ says he was told he ‘had to go’ from Marcos Cabinet
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Wednesday, November 19, firmly denied claims that he voluntarily stepped down from his post, telling ABS-CBN News anchor Karen Davila that he “did not resign” and was instead informed he “had to go.” In a post on social networking site X (formerly…
Ayuda na naman! Marcos slashes P36-B flood control funds, but redirects them to dole-out programs
While the funds would not end up in flood control, it will go to dole-outs instead. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, September 26 announced that his administration has realigned ₱36 billion originally earmarked for flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways…
Nartatez in, Torre out: PNP chief sacked after row over deputy
Outgoing Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Nicolas Torre III acted “beyond his authority” when he unilaterally relieved his then second-in-command, former PNP Deputy Chief for Administration and now incoming PNP chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. This was the…
All praises as Jaime Santiago leaves NBI post with head held high
Messages of respect and gratitude poured in for National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago following his irrevocable resignation, with lawmakers, media practitioners, and former colleagues hailing his integrity and reformist leadership. In a statement on Saturday, August 16…