DBM-Ombudsman pact can hasten graft probes
MANILA, Philippines — Investigators from the Office of the Ombudsman may no longer face unnecessary delays when they need to examine data on the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and check government contracts in real time for possible irregularities. An agreement with the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) grants the Ombudsman “faster
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Dengue outbreak declared in Agusan del Sur
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Health authorities in Agusan del Sur have declared a dengue outbreak after the number of reported cases in the province reached 674 in just over seven months this year. In a public advisory on Tuesday, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) said the province is “experiencing an increasing burden
DepDev: Ifugao emerging as Cordillera ‘growth pole’
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Ifugao, home of the World Heritage-inscribed rice terraces, has been designated as an emerging “growth pole” alongside Cordillera region’s rice granary Kalinga province, because of their improved economic performance, the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DepDev) said during a briefing on Tuesday. The province has been in the spotlight recently
Agri losses from dry spell in Agusan del Sur hit P3.5B
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Agusan del Sur is now under a state of calamity as prolonged El Niño conditions resulted in P3.5 billion worth of agricultural damage amid reduced water supply, officials said. Gov. Santiago Cane Jr. approved the state of calamity declaration across the province on Sept. 24, after its approval
Who is Kathy Baldonado?
Who is Kathy Baldonado?The Senate impeachment court on Thursday is expecting the appearance of two provincial government officers who will testify on the alleged properties of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio.
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Ex-UITM Holdings CEO claims trial to RM37.37m CBT charge
Azlizan allegedly misappropriated funds meant for Pahang solar power project.
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'I'm not okay': What happens when someone seeks help over mental health?
Kampung Tunku rep, a suicide attempt survivor, speaks about her advocacy work.
House prosecutors won't present Trillanes as witness in Sara Duterte trial
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV will not be presented as a witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the House prosecution panel said Thursday.
Why did SC junk petitions vs adjusted impeachment voting threshold?
In its decision, the SC cites lack of legal standing and prematurity as reasons for dismissing the legal challenges
Raffy Tulfo: Trillanes should take witness stand first ahead of AMLC
The prosecution panel should present former senator Antonio Trillanes IV as a witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte before Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo said Thursday.
OCD monitoring Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, Caraga as very strong El Niño looms
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Thursday it is closely monitoring three regions in Luzon and Mindanao amid the threat of the very strong El Niño in the last quarter of 2026.
TBS: Don't generalize members as criminals
True Brown Style (TBS) Worldwide on Thursday urged authorities not to generalize or treat all members as criminals amid the government's crackdown against its organization.