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P50/kilo price cap on imported rice set

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced a P50 per-kilo price cap on imported well-milled rice and unveiled a broad package of subsidies and...

Historic Binondo gets new glow with revitalization plan

The government and private sector partners have launched the second phase of a major revitalization project in Binondo to preserve the 432-year-old district’s legacy...

On PNP Day, President unveils P226-b budget for police force

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday hailed the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its role in maintaining public safety and national stability, announcing a...

PBBM remains confident with ICI in corruption probe

MALACANANG on Wednesday reaffirmed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s confidence in the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) amid criticisms over its authority, resources, and relevance...

Economic council approves education, water, social protection programs

The Philippine Economy and Development (ED) Council, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on Tuesday approved major initiatives to improve basic education, expand clean...

DPWH expects to save P60 billion after budget reforms

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) expects to save up to P60 billion in its proposed 2026 budget after signing an order...

Dizon announces nearly 2,000 DPWH job vacancies

Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to immediately fill nearly 2,000 vacant engineering positions nationwide to accelerate...

Business groups urge Marcos to act on ‘unprecedented’ graft in infrastructure

Thirty-four major industry associations, representing a broad spectrum of businesses, have issued a joint resolution appealing to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take swift...

DA to build P35-million cold storage in Zambales

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has committed to constructing a P35-million modular cold storage facility for high-value crops in Zambales by early 2026 as...

Philippines vows to protect Japanese investments, says Recto

The Philippines has pledged to protect Japanese investments, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said, citing the strong reception from Japanese investors at a recent economic...

Philippine government debt surpassed P17.5-trillion mark in July 2025

The Philippine government's debt surpassed the P17.5-trillion mark for the first time in July 2025 as it climbed 11.9 percent year-on-year, according to data...

DBM launches citizen platform to monitor transport, flood control projects

The government on Wednesday launched a new online platform allowing citizens to monitor the progress of major transportation and flood control projects. The Department of...

Japan helps fund nearly P1 trillion worth of Philippine infrastructure projects 

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has acknowledged the role of Japan for helping fund nearly P1 trillion worth of infrastructure projects...

Weeding out bad tendencies

AMID the gravity and seriousness of the issues the country is facing – impeachment, relationships with favored contractors, budget insertions, and even harassment at...
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