DepEd Philippines/ FACEBOOK The Department of Education on Monday warned the public against fake social media posts alleging that Christmas parties in schools have been canceled nationwide. DepEd said it has not issued any directive removing Christmas celebrations in elementary, high school, or college institutions. The department urged the public to scrutinize suspicious posts and…
The Department of Agriculture has expanded its “Benteng Bigas Meron Na!” food security program to Samar and Northern Samar, bringing subsidized rice closer to low-income households in Eastern Visayas. The launch in Samar took place on Dec. 4 in Jiabong, while Northern Samar followed on Dec. 8 in Catarman, each rollout distributing 400 bags of…
PHOTO BY PASIG CITY MAYOR VICO SOTTO/ FACEBOOK Pasig City on Monday approved a sweeping ordinance outlawing all forms of gambling advertising across public spaces within the city. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto announced the passage of Ordinance No. 26-2025, which prohibits promotions, billboards, signages, and sponsorships linked to gambling firms. The measure bars ads…
Motorists should brace for another round of fuel price hikes this week. In separate advisories on Monday, Shell Philippines, Petro Gazz, Caltex, Cleanfuel, and Seaoil announced that gasoline prices will increase by P1.20 per liter starting Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Most oil firms will implement the adjustment at 6 a.m., while Cleanfuel will apply the…
PNP ACTING CHIEF LT. GEN. JOSE MELENCIO NARTATEZ JR./ PHOTO FROM HIS OFFICE The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized sufficient personnel and resources to help maintain peace and order during the three-day transport strike beginning Tuesday. PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said police commanders were instructed to coordinate with local…
The vice chair of the House appropriations committee said Congress has already carried out the only legal remedy to return P60 billion to PhilHealth as ordered by the Supreme Court. Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said the funds were restored through the 2026 national budget because “the mechanism for returning the money is…
FORMER PRESIDENTIAL SPOX HARRY ROQUE/ FACEBOOK Former presidential spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque on Sunday denounced the Philippine government’s request to circulate a Red Notice against him. “I vehemently oppose the request of the Philippine government to issue and circulate a Red Notice against me,” Roque said in a statement. He asserted that he is a…
The Office of the Ombudsman is conducting case build-ups against several high-profile officials linked to the flood control controversy. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed this when asked about the Independent Commission for Infrastructure’s (ICI) recommendation to pursue cases against Senator Francis Escudero, former Senator Nancy Binay, Senator Mark Villar, and former Senator Grace Poe-Llamanzares. “We…
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte/ Facebook Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday issued a statement addressing renewed moves in the House of Representatives to file another impeachment complaint against her, saying the development is “not surprising” and appears to follow a now-familiar political pattern. Duterte pointed to earlier disclosures made by Sen. Chiz Escudero, Rep. Toby…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on Filipinos to reflect on compassion, humility, and service as the nation marked the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In a message released by Malacañang, Marcos said the celebration invites the country “to reflect as a people,” noting that the life of…