The provincial government of Northern Samar has completed the ₱31-million three-storey Allen municipal building under the 2023 Supplemental Appropriation. Northern Samar Representative Edwin Marino Ongchuan said the project began in 2019 under former local officials and was finished through provincial funding support. The new municipal hall features a 250 KVA generator, CCTV system, air-conditioning, a lift elevator for PWD accessibility, …
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Malacañang has appealed to the business community to trust ongoing government investigations into corruption in public projects, assuring that those involved will be held accountable. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro cited progress by the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI), which is pursuing the forfeiture of ₱5 billion in assets and pushing graft charges against 18 individuals over the ₱289.5-million flood …
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will begin filling nearly 2,000 vacant positions, prioritizing the promotion and regularization of long-serving contractual or job order employees. Public Works Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon announced the move as part of efforts to restore integrity and morale in the agency, emphasizing that “deserving, honest, and hardworking” personnel will be the first to …
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The Move As One Coalition urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to prioritize completing short-term projects like bike lanes and pedestrian walkways to ease travel for millions of commuters. The group, composed of about 150 NGOs and individuals, is pushing for a ₱3-billion annual budget for active transport, citing that it can deliver faster and more inclusive benefits than large-scale …
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allocating P3.3 billion to buy 300 rice drying systems over the next three years, raising capacity for the process by 35-40%. In a statement, DA said it has delivered and commissioned 118 rice processing systems, with an additional 27 due by end December 2025. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. wants to modernize the agriculture sector, citing the need …
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Malacañang on Thursday accused Vice President Sara Duterte of prioritizing personal interests during her stint as Department of Education (DepEd) secretary, saying her actions often ran counter to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directives. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Duterte had no basis to claim that the President’s leadership was unclear, stressing that her decisions in office reflected self-serving …
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) assured last week that its investigation into former president Rodrigo Duterte’s alleged crimes against humanity remains unaffected by the disqualification of Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. “This disqualification has no impact on the ongoing case against Mr. Duterte,” ICC Spokesperson Fadi el Abdallah said, adding that the probe is now being led by Deputy Prosecutor Mame …
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The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) welcomed last week the results of the latest Pulse Asia survey showing overwhelming public support for the government’s transparency initiatives in the WPS and strong confidence in its defense of Philippine sovereignty. “We thank the Filipino people for their trust in the NTF-WPS and its member agencies, particularly the Philippine …
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The government has begun the process of claiming performance bonds from insurance firms covering several questionable flood control projects in Bulacan, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced last week. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the agency has formally written to three insurance companies—Liberty Insurance, Travelers Insurance, and Sterling Insurance—seeking payment for projects in the 1st District of …
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced last week that more than 300 pharmacies across the country are now accredited under its Guaranteed Access to Medicines for Outpatients and Treatment (GAMOT) Program, which aims to make essential medicines more affordable and accessible to Filipinos. “As of September 30, 304 pharmacies are accredited nationwide, of which 56 are in Metro Manila,” …
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