By Wilnard Bacelonia The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is proposing changes to budget preparation and fund-release rules to accelerate classroom construction, disaster response, and other infrastructure projects. During the Senate hearing on the agency’s proposed 2027 budget on Friday, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said some delays could be avoided by identifying…
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed the government to ensure stable oil supply to prevent a possible “domino effect” on prices of petroleum products and basic commodities, Malacañang said Friday. “Hindi natin ito mapasisinungalinan na tumataas ang presyo ng krudo at kaakibat nito ay may domino effect, na maari rin na…
By Zaldy De Layola The Senate impeachment court carefully heard opposing positions before ruling on the two-thirds voting threshold, making it difficult to portray its decision as arbitrary, House prosecution legal spokesperson and private prosecutor Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. said in a press briefing Friday. Tolosa made the statement in relation to the petition of…
By Wilnard Bacelonia The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is linking the proposed Parañaque spillway, upstream dams, retarding basins and local drainage systems into a broader flood-management plan for Metro Manila, officials told senators Friday. During the Senate hearing on the agency’s proposed 2027 budget, DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain said the remaining…
By Ma. Cristina Arayata MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Friday it will launch direct services to Mumbai and Delhi in December, subject to the Indian government’s approval. “Opening services to Delhi and Mumbai strengthens PAL’s network in one of Asia’s most dynamic economies. These routes will create new opportunities for Filipinos to…
By Wilnard Bacelonia The Marcos administration is showing a stronger drive for accountability and transparency compared with the previous administration, particularly in pursuing cases involving public officials and personalities close to those in power, a law professor said. Lawyer Howard Calleja made the assessment in a recent interview on One News’ “The Big Story” while discussing…
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday pledged to bring affordable, quality health care closer to Filipinos, particularly those in remote areas. Marcos inspected the newly reconstructed Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital (FAMH) and the FAMH Transition Hospital in Guiuan, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a press briefing in Ilocos…
By Benjamin Nathaniel Bondoc MOSCOW – Member agencies of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) pushed for cross-border collaboration in curbing disinformation amid a fast-paced information landscape largely shaped by artificial intelligence (AI). During the International Dialogue About Fakes 4.0 at the National Centre Russia here Tuesday, OANA President and TASS Director General Andrey…
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa Pref. – At 92, Kaori Kusakari shares her life with Purin, a 12-year-old male cat who has been by her side for years, at a rare elderly nursing home in Japan that allows pets to stay with their owners. Five years ago, Kusakari moved into the facility, Sakura no Sato Yamashina, in the…
By Anna Leah Gonzales The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recorded higher tax refunds in January to September this year. In a statement Friday, the BIR said tax refunds during the period went up to PHP23.67 billion from last year’s PHP12.42 billion. It attributed the increase to the accelerated release of approved refunds to taxpayers…