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philstar21h ago

Ombudsman orders Romualdez to answer raps

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered former speaker Martin Romualdez to answer within 15 days allegations of his involvement in the flood control scandal.

philstar21h ago

Foreign chambers, MBC back Marcos econ plan

Foreign business groups and the Makati Business Club expressed support for President Marcos’ economic agenda, but cited the need for strong implementation and continued reforms to achieve sustained economic growth.

philstar1d ago

Marcos: We’re not greedy, racists, liars; we don’t yield

President Marcos slammed yesterday what he called threats to Filipinos’ dignity and self-respect by “detractors,” even as he vowed to continue upholding the final and binding 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea.

philstar1d ago

Ex-DOF chiefs to Marcos: Keep 2027 budget clean

President Marcos should keep the 2027 national budget clean and transparent and free of congressional insertions, according to former finance chiefs who also urged him to exercise his veto power more.

philstar1d ago

‘Congtractor’? Sandigan orders arrest of Rep. James Ang

The Sandiganbayan has ordered the arrest of Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. James Ang Jr. on charges of retaining an interest in a construction firm that won P214 million in contracts with the Department of Public Works and Highways and received P199 million in payments while serving in Congress.

philstar2d ago

Marcos says rocket launch test set in Cagayan in 2027

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 27, announced that the Philippines is set to conduct a rocket launch test in Cagayan next year in partnership with a South Korean aerospace company, as the administration pushes to establish the country's foothold in the space industry.

philstar21h ago

Caution urged on scrapping system loss charge

In the face of President Marcos’ push to scrap system loss charges, Manila Electric Co. is seeking a careful assessment of how the reform could affect the viability of power utilities.

philstar21h ago

Marcos wants laundering, secrecy laws amended

As corruption issues continue to bedevil his administration, President Marcos said he is pushing for amendments to the laws on bank secrecy and anti-money laundering to help restore public trust and confidence in government institutions.

philstar21h ago

69% of public schools still without titles – EDCOM 2

At least 69 percent of public schools nationwide remain untitled to the Department of Education, delaying much-needed classroom construction and worsening congestion, the Second Congressional Commission on Education reported yesterday.

philstar1d ago

Marcos to INC: Be nation-building partners

President Marcos has urged Iglesia ni Cristo members to remain a “steadfast partner in nation-building” as the religious sect commemorated its 112th anniversary.

philstar2d ago

WATCH: Hontiveros welcomes Marcos' remarks on Romualdez

Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday, July 27, welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s statement distancing himself from former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, saying it was the kind of message expected from the country's leader.

philstar21h ago

Another ‘Free Duterte Now’ rally set in The Hague

Vice President Sara Duterte will lead another “Free Duterte Now” rally in The Hague, Netherlands today to demand the release of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, who rezmains in the International Criminal Court custody over charges of crimes against humanity.

philstar1d ago

House probe sought on premature pump price hikes

An independent lawmaker wants the House of Representatives to look into persistent reports that some gas stations have taken advantage of motorists by hiking oil prices way before the government’s scheduled implementation.

philstar1d ago

House unlikely to resume flood control probe

The House of Representatives is not inclined to reopen its inquiry into the multibillion-peso flood control scandal, as some of its members have been implicated in the controversy.