DFA: Energy deals with foreign states must uphold PH sovereignty, follow law
MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday asserted that any prospective joint oil and gas exploration deals with foreign governments, including...
Gov’t presses Meta for swift action vs disinformation amid economic strain
MANILA — The Philippine government has escalated its crackdown on online disinformation, formally pressing social media giant Meta to immediately strengthen safeguards against the...
Fuel price cuts seen to have little effect on high food costs
MANILA — Expected fuel price rollbacks will have minimal impact on stubbornly high food prices, the Department of Agriculture (DA) warned, saying consumers should...
Gov’t eyes crackdown on ‘bloated’ hospital bills
MANILA — The government may move toward stricter regulation and possible legal action against private hospitals accused of imposing excessive charges, as Ombudsman Jesus...
GMA dismisses Speaker ouster rumors; backs Dy amid House stability concerns
MANILA — Former president and Pampanga congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Friday denied being behind an alleged move to unseat House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy...
Gov’t to subsidize 50,000 PUVs, fare cuts to cushion commuters
MANILA — The government is rolling out a nationwide service contracting program covering nearly 50,000 public utility vehicles (PUVs) starting April 15, in a...
Palace reminds gov’t troops to remain apolitical
MANILA — Malacañang on Friday issued a firm reminder to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain neutral and apolitical, as political...
PBBM sees truce window to secure PH fuel supply
MANILA — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the Philippines will move quickly to build up its fuel reserves during the reported two-week ceasefire...
Marcos dismisses health rumors, back to full duties
MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has dismissed circulating health rumors, assuring the public that he has fully recovered and has been back...
Sara flags foreign interference as threat to PH sovereignty
MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Thursday used the commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan to issue a strong warning that foreign interference in...