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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday began deliberating on fare hike petitions filed by five major transport groups as rising fuel prices continue to drive up operating costs for public utility vehicles. LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II said the board started reviewing all pending petitions following the directive of Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez to come up …

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday directed the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to submit a timetable and comprehensive audit plan for fuel-related charges passed on by power companies to consumers, as part of efforts to reduce electricity costs. During a Senate Committee on Energy hearing, Gatchalian said generation charges account for about 60 percent of an electricity bill, with fuel …

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that the government has recovered more than ₱841 million in cash linked to anomalous flood control projects, with the funds already remitted to the National Treasury. In a statement, the DOJ said the recovered amount was deposited through the Land Bank of the Philippines and reaffirmed its commitment to pursue those responsible …

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China are aiming to conclude the long-awaited Code of Conduct (CoC) in the South China Sea by the end of the year, reflecting renewed momentum in negotiations among the parties. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said discussions during the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) focused on accelerating negotiations, with ASEAN …

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has approved an additional ₱1.16 billion contribution to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for 2026, increasing its total allocation for the year to ₱3.85 billion in support of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act. The additional funding, approved by the PCSO Board on Tuesday, is expected to bring the agency’s total remittances to …

Micronutrient deficiency, or “hidden hunger,” remains a major health concern among Filipino women, especially during pregnancy.  According to the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), 90 percent of pregnant women are calcium deficient, while many also lack adequate protein, folate, and iron—putting both mothers and their babies at risk. Health experts said proper maternal nutrition during the first 1,000 days—from …

Surrounded by family, Veronica Lim Yuyitung passed away peacefully in Toronto, Canada on July 23, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on January 13, 1935 in Aparri, Cagayan in the Philippines as the ninth of ten children to Mariano Lim and Marciana Ho Chian. Veronica was a gifted artist who excelled in her Fine Arts studies at …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s disclosure during his State of the Nation Address that warrants may soon be issued against his cousin, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, over alleged anomalies in flood control projects was widely interpreted as an attempt to demonstrate that the administration’s anti-corruption campaign will spare no one.  Whether that promise ultimately translates into convictions, however, remains to …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) covered an ambitious list of priorities, from lowering electricity costs and pursuing nuclear energy to operationalizing major transport projects. Yet one announcement deserves particularly close public scrutiny: the plan to launch a rocket into space. The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has confirmed that a demonstration rocket launch is being prepared in Cagayan. According to the …

Words, meaning, and languages mark Man as the highest form of God’s creations.  In the beginning was The Word, and The Word was with God, and the Word was God – is attributed and contained in the Bible. These are some of my musings, being near the ripe age of 80 in a few months, due to more and more alone-times that bring quiet reflection away from the noise of …