50-day oil buffer secured; DOE: Additional 900,000 barrels to arrive this April
MANILA — The Philippines has secured oil supply sufficient for about 50 days, with additional shipments already lined up this April, as the government...
Sara seeks SC clarification on House impeachment processes
MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has elevated her impeachment battle to the Supreme Court of the Philippines, seeking urgent judicial clarification on the...
SC reviews legality of ‘unprogrammed’ funds in past three national budgets
MANILA — The Supreme Court has begun scrutinizing the legality of billions of pesos in “unprogrammed appropriations” embedded in the 2024 to 2026 national...
Iran missile strike kills another Filipina in Israel
MANILA — A Filipina has been killed in a missile strike in Israel, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Tuesday, as intensifying hostilities...
LOCAL GOV’T CODE SHAKE-UP EYED: Marcos pushes amendments to boost LGU powers, funds
MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is pushing sweeping amendments to the Local Government Code, signaling a major policy shift aimed at strengthening...
Most local gov’ts underspend on primary healthcare – study
MANILA — Most local government units (LGUs) in the country are not spending enough to deliver basic but comprehensive primary healthcare (PHC) to their...
Romualdez camp pushes back as plunder case looms
MANILA — The camp of former House Speaker and Leyte congressman Martin Romualdez on Tuesday denied any involvement in alleged irregularities in flood control...
‘Purveyors of fake news on PH energy situation face prosecution’
MANILA — Malacañang on Monday warned of possible criminal charges against individuals spreading false information about the country’s energy situation, as global oil market...
Safe passage deal with Iran won’t lower fuel prices yet — DOE
MANILA — The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday said that the newly secured safe passage arrangement for Philippine vessels through the Strait of...
Palace challenges Imee to file charges against ‘flood control scam’ mastermind
MANILA — Malacañang challenged Sen. Imee Marcos to formally file charges against the alleged mastermind behind a supposed flood control scam, stressing that public...