The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) will kick off the National Shelter Month (NSM) 2025 celebration on Wednesday, highlighting efforts to provide dignified, safe, and affordable housing for Filipino families. This year’s theme, “Build Homes, Build Happiness,” brings together government agencies, private developers, and stakeholders at the DHSUD Central Office auditorium. “A…
Speaker Faustino Dy III on Tuesday led the first Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting of the 20th Congress, pushing for the inclusion of eight new reform measures in the priority legislative agenda. Joined by House leaders including Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, Dy reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to work closely with President Ferdinand R. Marcos…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has turned over additional files and documents to the Department of Justice (DOJ) as part of the ongoing probe into the disappearance of several sabungeros (cockfight enthusiasts). PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the submission aims to strengthen the case.“The submission of these files is part…
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is pushing for the full implementation of the digital eTravel pass as the primary document for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), replacing the long-standing Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). At a PASEI event in Pasay City on Monday, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the system is on pilot run…
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday said it is coordinating with Congress and the Executive branch to channel ₱60 billion back to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) through the 2026 national budget, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive. In a statement released by Malacañang, the DBM said the…
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Tuesday pushed for additional funding to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to fast-track airport upgrades in major tourist destinations, including Camiguin, Siargao, El Nido, and Coron. Zubiri noted that while Camiguin has an initial allocation, construction could stall without more funds. He also stressed the need to expand…
Sailors from the Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) achieved a major anti-smuggling success on Monday by confiscating PHP23 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and arresting five individuals off the coast of Sulu, officials reported Tuesday. Rear Admiral Constancio Arturo Reyes Jr., WMNC commander, said the contraband was seized near Pandukan Island, Pangutaran, Sulu, during a…
Conchita Tangalin, a 100-year-old resident of Barangay Buyagan in Benguet, celebrated her centennial birthday on September 27 with relatives, friends, and neighbors marveling at her strength and vitality despite having no special diet or secret health regimen. Born in 1925, Tangalin shared her simple advice for a long and happy life, especially for women: eat…
Maynard Ngu, the billionaire tech entrepreneur behind Cherry Mobile and now under fire for his alleged role in the multibillion-peso flood control scandal, has stepped down as independent director of Altus Property Ventures Inc. In a regulatory disclosure on Tuesday, Altus confirmed that its board accepted Ngu’s resignation, effective Sept. 29, citing “personal reasons.” But…
EL SEGUNDO, California — LeBron James isn’t counting down to the finish line. He’s still lacing up for the marathon. The Los Angeles Lakers opened camp this week with their 23rd-year star looking refreshed, even playful, as he cracked jokes with reporters and admitted he’s been grinding both on the hardwood and on the golf…