Project NOAH, the Philippines’ flagship disaster risk reduction program, will receive P1 billion in the 2026 budget, the bicameral conference committee approved. The funding boost was part of amendments to the P18-billion budget for state universities and colleges. Lawmakers emphasized that Project
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Senators reminded Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon that they trust him, not the DPWH’s district officers, amid debates on restoring part of the agency’s 2026 budget. The caution stems from Dizon’s own
The Philippines’ garment exports are projected to reach $1 billion this year, an 11-percent increase
Judy Ann Santos described being recognized by Michelin as “definitely a dream,” but said she
Project NOAH, the Philippines’ flagship disaster risk reduction program, will receive P1 billion in the 2026 budget, the bicameral conference committee approved. The funding
The Department of Agriculture will soon launch a centralized command center to consolidate real-time data and use AI analytics for evidence-based policymaking. The platform
The Bureau of Corrections welcomed President Marcos’ decision to grant government employees a one-time Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) of up to P20,000 this December.
Lawmakers approved a P51.6-billion allocation for the Department of Health’s Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program, more than double the
The Philippines pledged $200,000 to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) for 2026, reaffirming its support for global humanitarian efforts. The contribution was
Senators reminded Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon that they trust him, not the DPWH’s district officers, amid debates on restoring part of the agency’s 2026 budget. The caution stems from Dizon’s own revelations of
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Parañaque Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan urged PhilHealth to step up its information
The Philippine Embassy in Portugal has not received any information on the
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the Housing
Senator Imee Marcos flagged the sharp increase in the Department of Education’s
The Philippines’ garment exports are projected to reach $1 billion this year, an 11-percent increase from last year, despite the 19-percent US reciprocal tariffs
Shopee celebrates its 10th anniversary with the release of its first impact report, Shopee: A Decade of Impact for Sellers, and a new regional
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to decide on the recovery of around ₱34.5 billion in fuel costs by distribution utilities (DUs) and
The government’s ₱20 rice subsidy program is now available in all 82 provinces, fulfilling a key campaign promise of President Marcos to make rice
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has maintained its position as the most punctual airline in the Asia-Pacific for the fourth consecutive month, achieving an on-time rate
John Cena capped off his legendary 23-year career with a final match against Gunther at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C. The 17-time WWE World Champion battled fiercely, showcasing his signature moves,
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Bernadeth Pons and Sisi Rondina secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Indonesia
Filipino gymnast John Ivan Cruz won the vault apparatus gold medal at
The Macau Black Bears have expressed strong interest in joining the PBA’s
Justin Kobe Macario kicked off the Philippines’ medal haul at the 33rd
Judy Ann Santos described being recognized by Michelin as “definitely a dream,” but said she is not rushing for the accolade, focusing instead on
Taylor Swift named “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” as her favorite track from her two-decade career during an appearance on The Late Show
Korean singer Jungkook of BTS has been named the new global ambassador for Chanel’s Fragrance & Beauty line. Chanel’s Thomas du Pré de Saint
Ruffa Gutierrez asked the public to pray for her father, Eddie Gutierrez, as he underwent a spinal procedure in Singapore on December 9. She
Filipino rock band Mayonnaise reunited with their song inspiration, SexBomb dancer Jopay Paguia-Zamora, during the second night of the group’s reunion concert on December
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Hog production rose 5.1% year on year to 437.99 thousand metric tons (MT) during the first quarter, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
PhilNews24 | June 21, 2023
On June 18, 2023, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez urged the Bacolodnons to contribute to the city’s progress and work towards a “better Bacolod,” on the occasion of Bacolod City’s 85th Charter Day celebration.
Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon, collectively known as TVJ, couldn’t help but get emotional as they thanked business magnate Manny V. Pangilinan for their grand welcome to TV5 network, even as they vowed to retrieve
MANILA, Philippines – World Cup veteran Daniel Quizon continued to serve as the Philippines’ beacon of hope after keeping his place at the helm in the premier Open Under-20 class of the 21st ASEAN Age Group Chess Championships
THE rollout of coin deposit machines (CoDMs) in various parts of Metro will help alleviate the coin shortage in the country and cut the government’s losses in minting coins, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
“I think a lot of times (in) our legislative process… we vote on bills based on hopes and dreams,” Rubio said. A cross-reference of donations with voting records indicates that oil money alone doesn’t necessarily translate to votes.
