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17 Pinoys held hostage by Houthi rebels released
by Jean Mangaluz - January 23, 2025 - 9:31am
The Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthi rebels for more than a year have finally been released. 
Substitute bill filed to address opposition to teen pregnancy prevention measure
by Jean Mangaluz - January 22, 2025 - 6:21pm
Sen. Risa Hontiveros filed a substitute bill for the "Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act" following the withdrawal of signatures by several senators and concerns raised by conservative groups.
Online platforms becoming ‘gateway’ for smoking prevalence, says senator
by Jean Mangaluz - January 22, 2025 - 5:49pm
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday raised the alarm on the proliferation of illegal cigarettes and vape products on online platforms, becoming more easily accessible to the public.
Addressing ‘funding deficiencies’ will comply with the law — DBM
by Jean Mangaluz - January 22, 2025 - 3:21pm
The Department of Budget and Management defended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to review the national budget approved by Congress, assuring that efforts to address "deficiencies" will comply...
Gov’t workers to get 2nd tranche of salary increase in January
by Jean Mangaluz - January 22, 2025 - 12:59pm
Qualified government workers are set to get the second tranche of their salary increase in January 2025, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Wednesday, January 22.
Explainer: How the executive branch is coping with budget cuts
by Jean Mangaluz - January 22, 2025 - 12:21pm
(Updated) The 2025 budget saw winners and losers, with some national government agencies receiving large gains while others suffered cuts.
Senators suspect foul play in death of Kuwait OFW, cadaver switch
by Jean Mangaluz - January 21, 2025 - 7:19pm
Lawmakers on Tuesday, January 21, raised suspicions of criminality in the death of Kuwait-based overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Jenny Alvarado.
Deployment ban to Kuwait pushed with another OFW death
by Jean Mangaluz - January 21, 2025 - 5:45pm
Sen. Raffy Tulfo has called for a total deployment ban of overseas Filipino workers to Kuwait following the death of another migrant worker in the Gulf state.
P30 billion released for pension of military, uniformed personnel
by Jean Mangaluz - January 21, 2025 - 2:24pm
The Department of Budget and Management approved the release of P30.409 billion for the pension of military and uniformed personnel for the first quarter of 2025.
Gov’t tax collections projected to breach 2024 target revenue
by Jean Mangaluz - January 21, 2025 - 12:15pm
The government is set to meet its target revenue collections as it accumulated around P4.4 trillion in 2024.
Marcos pushes for local production as Tesla launches HQ
by Jean Mangaluz - January 20, 2025 - 6:17pm
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed hope that Tesla could eventually manufacture its vehicles locally in the Philippines.
Hontiveros to Marcos: No 'masturbation' in teen pregnancy prevention bill
by Jean Mangaluz - January 20, 2025 - 5:55pm
Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday sought to dispel misunderstandings about the proposed Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act, correcting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s assertion that the bill includes provisions...
Typhoons likely derailed GDP targets, says finance chief
by Jean Mangaluz - January 20, 2025 - 1:12pm
The Philippines likely did not meet its target gross domestic product for 2024 due to the string of typhoons that hit the country, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said.
'He's lying': Marcos slams Duterte's claims of blank 2025 budget entries
by Jean Mangaluz - January 20, 2025 - 12:38pm
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday dismissed accusations by former President Rodrigo Duterte that portions of the national budget were left blank and intended to be filled in later.
China’s ‘monster’ ship enters 13th day in Philippine waters
by Jean Mangaluz - January 17, 2025 - 5:56pm
China’s ‘monster’ ship entered its 13th day lurking within Philippine waters, said Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela on Friday, January 17.
Marcos concurs with Enrile: INC rally sets ‘problematic’ precedent
by Jean Mangaluz - January 17, 2025 - 4:48pm
President Bongbong Marcos responded to Enrile’s recent statement questioning the implications of the INC rally, which drew 1.8 million attendees in Manila to support Duterte.
Senator defends Adolescent Pregnancy Bill over 'conspiracy theories'
by Jean Mangaluz - January 17, 2025 - 4:32pm
Sen. Risa Hontiveros has called out what she says are fear mongering and conspiracy theories surrounding the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill, urging critics to bring their concerns to the proper forum for ...
Senator slams push for tobacco tax moratorium amid decline in collection
by Jean Mangaluz - January 17, 2025 - 3:40pm
The decline in the collection of excise taxes needs further study before a moratorium can be imposed, a senator said, as lawmakers consider halting the collection of these taxes due to decreasing revenue.
Marcos backs sex education in schools amid rising teen pregnancy rates
by Jean Mangaluz - January 17, 2025 - 2:45pm
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday voiced his support for sex education in schools, saying that it was important for addressing teenage pregnancy.
No short-changing: Local governments to get higher cut of national taxes by 2026
by Jean Mangaluz - January 17, 2025 - 10:40am
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said that local government units are set to get a higher portion from national taxes, going from around 32% to 36%. 
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