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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is open to engaging with labor groups pushing for wage increases, as consultations in Metro Manila are expected to begin by mid-May, Malacañang announced Friday. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that the President remains receptive to discussions aimed at improving workers’ welfare. “Ang Pangulo po …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Health (DOH) to maintain strict monitoring of dengue cases, even as recent data shows a notable decline in infections nationwide. Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro credited the DOH’s swift response and its “Alas Kwatro Kontra Mosquito” campaign for the downward trend in cases. “Naging mabilis rin …

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has confirmed the rollout of P20 per kilogram rice under the “Benteng Bigas Mayroon (BBM) Na” program at Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) sites across Metro Manila starting May 13, immediately following the midterm elections. DA Assistant Secretary Genevieve Guevarra said during a press conference in Quezon City that preparations are already in place for the …

Office for Transportation Security (OTS) Administrator Arthur Bisnar has issued a firm reminder to air travelers that airsoft and pellet guns are strictly banned in airports. “Carrying such objects can cause disruptions to airport security screening operations and will result in immediate flagging by OTS security screening officers,” he told the Philippine News Agency. Bisnar noted that these replica weapons …

Senators Ramon Revilla Jr. and Alan Peter Cayetano are urging stakeholders to find a way forward for the stalled P200-million Makati City Subway project, which private proponent Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. recently deemed unviable due to a territorial conflict with Taguig City. The company announced that the project, initiated in 2018 as a public-private partnership with the Makati City government, …

Criminal complaints for physical injuries and grave threats have been filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte. In a sworn statement submitted to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on April 26, complainant Kristone John Patria alleged that the congressman, while intoxicated, assaulted him at a Davao City bar last February 23. …

The Archdiocese of Manila has urged the faithful to offer prayers for the upcoming election of the next leader of the Catholic Church. In Circular No. 2025–31 released Friday, the archdiocese invited Catholics to pray for the College of Cardinals, who are set to convene at the Vatican next week to elect the 267th pope. “We request you to enjoin …

Malacañang on Friday confirmed that the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has launched an official investigation into PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., owned by the Villar family, following persistent complaints of poor water service across multiple provinces. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the probe, initiated by order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., will examine PrimeWater’s …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), has asked Cathay Pacific to explain a reported incident involving a damaged passport that prevented a 65-year-old passenger from boarding a flight at Mactan-Cebu International Airport last April 24. According to CAB’s report, the passenger was scheduled to fly to Dubai via Flight CX948 when the airline staff allegedly …

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has rolled out a major policy requiring all government agencies to adopt unified standards in crafting their Information Systems Strategic Plans (ISSPs), aligning with national ICT goals. Through Department Circular No. HRA-001 s. 2025, the directive mandates national government agencies, state universities and colleges (SUCs), government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), and other …