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By Tracy Cabrera Civic leader Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia, chairman emeritus of four patriotism-driven organizations, expressed full support for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as he dismissed destabilization rumors against the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Calling the alleged coup stories “pure lies,” Goitia said his groups—Alyansa ng Bantay sa Kapayapaan at Demokrasya (ABKD), People’s Alliance …

Civic leader Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia hit back at fresh criticisms against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., denouncing allegations that the Chief Executive is solely to blame for the budget scandal as a “distortion of both the law and the truth.” Goitia was responding to international human rights lawyer Atty. Arnedo Valera, who accused Marcos of betraying his promise of …

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured farmers and fishers reeling from the impact of Tropical Depression Mirasol, Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa), and Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) that more than ₱3 billion in assistance is ready to roll out. DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the agency has prepositioned interventions nationwide, including agricultural …

Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) president Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso announced fresh investment plans for major transport projects and the redevelopment of the old Jai Alai property in Manila, shortly after his suspension was lifted by the Office of the Ombudsman. Speaking at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum, Veloso said the state pension fund is reviving the proposed intermodal transport …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has appointed former Supreme Court spokesperson Brian Keith Hosaka as executive director of the newly created Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). The Presidential Communications Office released Hosaka’s appointment paper on Wednesday, September 24, days after Marcos signed Executive Order No. 94 establishing the ICI. The ad hoc fact-finding body is tasked to investigate alleged corruption, …

Amid allegations that one of his deputies received kickbacks from anomalous flood control projects, Education Secretary and former senator Edgardo “Sonny” Angara assured the public that the Department of Education (DepEd) remains firmly committed to its mission of providing quality education. Angara issued the statement after former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Roberto Bernardo told the Senate Blue …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act 12305, or the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act, establishing an independent agency to regulate the safe use of nuclear energy and radiation sources in the country. The new body, called the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM), will oversee nuclear-related activities and ensure compliance with international safety standards, …

Malacañang on Friday confirmed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will ask the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to issue a “blue notice” against Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, who left the country while under investigation for alleged kickbacks in multibillion-peso flood control projects. “Latest from DOJ is that they will request for blue notice,” Palace Press Officer Claire …

The Philippines and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have reaffirmed their partnership to strengthen fair recruitment practices and combat human trafficking, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Friday. On the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac met with ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo to discuss …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has suspended six officials of the Baguio City District Engineering Office (DEO) and ordered them to explain alleged irregularities in the bidding of infrastructure projects. In a memorandum dated Sept. 26, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon directed District Engineer Rene Zarate and five other personnel to respond to accusations of rigging, fixing, and …