DOTr Investigates Why Siargao Roundtrip Fares Have Reached ₱30,000 The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is investigating why roundtrip airfares to local tourist destinations like Siargao have reached as high as ₱30,000. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon expressed concern, noting that it is sometimes cheaper to fly abroad, such as to Japan, than to travel within the … Read more
DOF Sec. Ralph Recto, Son Batangas Rep. Ryan Recto’s Exchange Lightens Mood during Budget Deliberation RALPH RECTO – The Department of Finance Secretary jested to his son, Batangas 6th District Representative Ryan Recto, during the budget talks. Undeniably, in the Philippines, several sons and daughters of government officials have also entered the field of politics. … Read more
Sen. Robin Padilla Files Senate Bill 1200 Seeking Mandatory Drug Testing ROBIN PADILLA – The actor-turned-Senator filed a bill seeking for mandatory drug testing among all government officials including the president. Senate Minority Leader Tito Sotto recently urged Senate President Chiz Escudero for a mandatory drug testing among all the Senate officials and employees. His … Read more
House Speaker Martin Romualdez Speaks on Budget Scrutiny as Deliberation of Proposed 2026 Fund Kicks Off MARTIN ROMUALDEZ – The House Speaker vowed that the House of Representatives will scrutinize the proposed 2026 national budget. The P6.793 trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for the proposed 2026 national budget has already been submitted by the Department … Read more
Senate Minority Leader Tito Sotto Wants To Ensure Senate’s a “Drug-Free Workplace” TITO SOTTO – The Senate Minority Leader called for a mandatory drug test among all the officials and employees of the upper chamber. The Senate is currently surrounded by issues and controversies amid the allegations that a staff member of the upper chamber … Read more
Robin Padilla Staff Nadia Montenegro Resigns After Maryjane Allegations NADIA MONTENEGRO – The actress-turned-political affairs officer has officially resigned from her post under the office of Senator Robin Padilla. The announcement was made Monday by Padilla’s chief of staff, Atty. Rudolf Philip Jurado, who confirmed that they had received Montenegro’s written explanation and resignation letter, … Read more
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Speaks on “Problems” in PH SARA DUTERTE – At an event in Kuwait, the Vice President lamented the alleged struggle in asking for government assistance in the Philippines. Vice Pres. Duterte has indeed flown to Kuwait as confirmed by the OVP (Office of the Vice President). Meanwhile, Duterte’s office clarified that … Read more
Malacañang Relays Message of Pres. Bongbong Marcos for Filipino Youth BONGBONG MARCOS – The President urges the Filipino youth to stand for what is true and to use critical thinking in dealing with online information. Amid the possible anomalies surrounding some of the flood control projects in the Philippines, Pres. Marcos admitted that the target … Read more
Bela Padilla Charged ₱4,600 Instead of ₱1,650, BOC Explains BOC – The Bureau of Customs has issued an apology to actress Bela Padilla after she publicly complained about being overcharged with import duties on an online purchase. Padilla earlier shared on social media that she was billed ₱4,600 for an ₱11,000 shipment, even though the … Read more
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Speaks on PH Education at Event in Kuwait SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President claimed that the Philippine education allegedly lags behind when it comes to modernization. The Office of the Vice President or OVP recently confirmed that Vice Pres. Duterte flew to Kuwait. According to Duterte’s office, her trip is … Read more