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The Philippine aviation industry recorded the fastest growth in Southeast Asia in April despite rising
Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, known as DonBelle, became emotional as they bid farewell to
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) reported that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Social Security System (SSS) were among the most complained-about government agencies
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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto denied allegations of involvement in “ghost” public works projects, calling the claims made by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste “baseless.” He said all infrastructure projects he supported as a former legislator
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires online sellers to display registration certificates and a new registration seal badge on their platforms to help
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Senator Rodante Marcoleta claimed that two staff members of former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co were hidden to prevent an investigation into cash deliveries linked to the flood control scandal. Marcoleta said Paul Estrada was reportedly sent
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that around 30 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) cases are under preliminary investigation over anomalies in flood control projects, with more expected as the probe continues. The Office of the Ombudsman
The Department of Agriculture (DA) assures that the country’s rice supply will last up to 89 days despite President Marcos’ extension of the rice importation ban until December 31. DA spokesman Arnel de Mesa projected a record palay
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Senator Robinhood Padilla on Monday urged the public to stay calm amid reports that Senator Panfilo Lacson will return as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, which probes alleged anomalies in government flood control projects. Padilla expressed
The 13th QCinema International Film Festival celebrates a historic moment as Quezon City is officially named a UNESCO Creative City of Film, one of the first in Southeast Asia to earn the title. This year’s festival, themed “Film
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act 12312, the Anti-POGO Act of 2025, bolstering the integrity of the country’s investment promotion framework by banning offshore gaming operations. APECO CEO Gil Taway welcomed the move, saying it
Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda assured the public that there is no need to panic over possible cyberattacks expected on the International Day of Hacktivists. Aguda said government agencies, banks, and telecommunications firms are fully