House Speaker Martin Romualdez extends condolences to Adiong family

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Saturday expressed his deepest condolences to Lanao Del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong, Lanao Del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr., and the rest of the Adiong family following the passing of former governor Soraya Alonto Adiong. “Her passing is a profound loss not only to her family but…

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House targets 100% approval of LEDAC priority bills

House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez expressed his optimism about the achievements of the 19th Congress. He highlighted the near completion of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) measures and emphasized the commitment to advancing legislation under the leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Romualdez proudly pointed out that the House has successfully passed…

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Rainy New Year’s Eve over parts of Phl due to shear line, ITCZ

Two weather systems will bring moderate to heavy rainfall in some parts of the country on the last day of 2024. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), in its 5:00 a.m. advisory on Tuesday, warned that the provinces of Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte would experience…

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NBA fines Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards $100,000 for profanity

The NBA fined Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards $100,000 on Sunday for “profane language” during a TV interview. Joe Dumars, the executive vice president and head of basketball operations for the NBA, confirmed that the 23-year-old All-Star guard was fined for “using profane language” during an on-court TV interview after the Timberwolves won against the…

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Appdome expands mobile security across emerging platforms

Appdome announced that the Appdome Mobile Defense Platform now protects applications running on mobile-enabled platforms like Apple macOS, Apple visionOS, Meta Quest, HarmonyOS Next, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Android TV, Apple TV, and Google Play Games for PC. Emerging mobile platforms such as virtual reality (VR) headsets, wearables, TV streaming, automotive operating systems, as well…

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Global marketing leaders highlight complexities of consumer engagement strategies

Global marketing leaders, innovators, and professionals gathered in Manila for the 4th World Marketing Forum and the 53rd National Marketing Conference, hosted by the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) in collaboration with the Asia Marketing Federation (AMF). Held from November 5 to 8, the four-day summit addressed critical topics shaping the future of marketing, including artificial intelligence,…

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DOF Targets Revenue Growth in 2025

The Department of Finance (DOF) is ramping up efforts to strengthen revenue collection in 2025 to support Monday’s recently signed P6.326 trillion General Appropriations Act. Speaking at a press briefing in Malacañang, Recto emphasized that P4.62 trillion—or 73%—of the national budget will be financed through government revenues. This equates to an average daily spending of…

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Recto calls for tripling PhilHealth benefit packages for the top 10 illnesses

Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph Recto urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Monday to significantly expand its benefit packages for the country’s 10 most common illnesses, proposing an up to 200% increase. During a press briefing at Malacañang following the signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), Recto emphasized the importance…

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