HOUSE BILL SEEKS HIGHER TAXES ON LUXURY VEHICLES AND NON-ESSENTIAL GOODS; PERFUMES PROPOSED FOR TAX EXEMPTION
MANILA — A proposed measure in the House of Representatives seeks to increase taxes on luxury vehicles and other non-essential…
Nov. 16–18 Declared Special Non-Working Days in NCR for ASEAN Summit
MANILA, Philippines —- Malacañang has declared November 16 to 18, 2026 as special non-working days across the National Capital Region…
Underground Flood Control Basin in BGC Helps Prevent Flooding
BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY, Taguig — The so-called “flood control tunnel” in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is actually a massive underground…
DPWH to Build Large Detention Basins in Manila to Address Flooding
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will construct large detention basins in Manila to serve…
Civil Defense Tackles Disaster Resilience at ASEAN Ministerial Conference
PASAY CITY — The Civil Defense discussed disaster preparedness and resilience initiatives during a press briefing held at the International…
REMULLA PROPOSES LOWERING SK CANDIDATE AGE TO 15–19
MANILA, Philippines — Jonvic Remulla, Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), has proposed lowering the…
SENATE APPROVES POSTPONEMENT OF BARANGAY AND SK ELECTIONS UNTIL 2028
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has approved, by a 13–5 vote, a measure postponing this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan…
PH Improves in PISA 2025; DepEd Reports Higher Scores, More Proficient Learners
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines posted improved results in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), with higher scores…
Prosecution Intends to Present VP Sara Duterte in Her Own Impeachment Trial Over P612.5M Confidential Funds Issue
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel on Tuesday said it intends to present Vice President Sara Duterte herself as…