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The National Food Authority (NFA) has received a rare commendation from the Commission on Audit (COA) for effectively maintaining a “near-optimal” national rice buffer stock, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Friday. In its latest Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM), COA praised the NFA’s improved inventory management practices, highlighting the agency’s success in achieving the mandated 300,000 metric tons (MT) …

Following reports of six suspected Glanders cases in Siquijor, the Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) on Friday assured the public that there is currently no cause for alarm regarding the possible spread of the disease to nearby provinces or regions. DA-NIR Director Jose Albert Barrogo confirmed that while the presence of the bacterial infection was reported by local authorities, …

The deportation of former Negros Oriental Representative Arnulfo Teves, Jr. to the Philippines marks a crucial step in the pursuit of justice and the reaffirmation of the rule of law. Contrary to speculations and the claims of his camp, Teves was not abducted—his return was a lawful consequence of his fugitive status and the Philippine government’s consistent diplomatic efforts to …

By Tracy Cabrera  CEBU CITY, Cebu — Former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama has filed an election protest over the city’s election result at the Comelec main office in Intramuros, Manila, questioning the integrity of the automated system used in the recently concluded midterm polls held in the Visayas. Based on local poll results in the province  Rama came in …

By Tracy Cabrera  SENATE, Pasay City — The battle for the Senate leadership in the upcoming 20th Congress has just heated up as the elder sister of President Ferdinand’ Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., reelected senator Maria Imelda Josefa Remedios ‘Imee’ Marcos-Manotoc, announced she will join in running for Senate President.  In an interview, Imee Marcos claimed that “some” of her colleagues have …

By Tracy Cabrera  Geopolitical observers disclosed that it’s gratifying to note that President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Romualdez Marcos Jr. decided to spare executive secretary Lucas ‘Luke’ Purugganan Bersamin and his economic team from a sweeping Cabinet reorganization. According to Bersamin, around 52 government officials submitted their courtesy resignations but only him and five members of the economic team retained their posts. …

By Tracy Cabrera Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s call for the courtesy resignation of his Cabinet, saying it’s long overdue for the Chief Executive to purge his inner circle of those who exploited his trust for personal gain. Escudero said the President’s move to reorganize his official family has allowed him to “distance …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is shifting its focus to high-impact infrastructure efforts, including the rehabilitation of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) and the construction of a longer, parallel bridge to the aging San Juanico Bridge, which has been flagged for structural issues. In preparation for the 2026 ASEAN Summit, DPWH Secretary Manuel Manligas Bonoan announced during …

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P4.194 billion to fund the creation of 16,000 new teaching positions in public schools nationwide for School Year 2025–2026. The move is part of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to bolster the country’s education sector and address the shortage of qualified teachers in the public school system. …

In a move to advance inclusive tourism in the country, the Department of Tourism (DoT) is rolling out a new initiative that opens up training and employment opportunities for qualified senior citizens. The program may soon extend to persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other vulnerable sectors. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Commission …