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NSC changes reveal worsening political disputes – groups Politics

NSC changes reveal worsening political disputes – groups

*MANILA*, Philippines — The reorganization of the National Security Council (NSC), particularly the removal of Vice President Sara Duterte and past presidents, just reveals a worsening dispute between ruling political families, two progressive groups said Sunday. In a statement, former Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to reorganize the NSC […]

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President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr released a statement on Tuesday after he vetoed over P194 billion worth of line items in the P6.326 trillion budget for 2025 Politics

Marcos on vetoes to 2025 national budget: ‘We must not compromise our future’

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. released a statement on Tuesday after he vetoed over P194 billion worth of line items in the P6.326-trillion budget for 2025. “The aim of this Administration in our Medium-Term Fiscal Program is to ensure that government targets will respond more directly to the needs of the Filipino people as strategic […]

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Erice seeks TRO vs. disqualification from May 2025 polls Politics

Erice seeks TRO vs. disqualification from May 2025 polls

Former Caloocan City representative Edgar Erice on Friday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against his disqualification from the May 2025 elections. In his petition, Erice asked the court to issue a TRO or a writ of preliminary injunction to enjoin the Comelec from implementing its resolution on his […]

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House to finish 19th Congress on high note says Romualdez Politics

House to finish 19th Congress on high note, says Romualdez

Speaker Martin Romualdez says the House of Representatives is poised to finish the 19th Congress in terms of its near-complete fulfillment of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) priority measures under the Marcos administration. Romualdez underscored the House’s accomplishments, particularly the passage of 27 out of 28 LEDAC priority measures and 61 out of 64 […]

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Marcos signs 2025 national budget vetoes P194 billion Politics

Marcos signs 2025 nat’l budget, vetoes P194 billion

After a thorough review with the country’s economic managers, President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday signed into law the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2025. The signing of the 2025 budget was held at the Ceremonial Hall of Malacañang Palace and attended by lawmakers and key government officials.In his speech, Marcos said he […]

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Should Philippines buy missiles from China Baka mabudol tayo says Barbers Politics

Should Philippines buy missiles from China? ‘Baka mabudol tayo,’ says Barbers

Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has shot down the prospect of the Philippines purchasing armaments from China.Barbers had this to say amid China’s suppsposed “meddling” in the Philippines’ plan to acquire mid-range missiles and other armaments from the United States (US). The House quad-committee (quad-comm) overall chairman didn’t have anything good […]

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S.Korea PH free trade agreement to take effect Politics

S.Korea-PH free trade agreement to take effect Dec. 31, 2024

The Korea-Philippines Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to officially kick off on December 31, 2024, the South Korean Embassy in Manila announced. This development aligns perfectly, according to the embassy, with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries and the strategic partnership celebrated in October. The FTA marks a major leap […]

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Rizal provincial govt gives ₱4.3 M financial incentives to Latin honor awardees Politics

Rizal provincial gov’t gives ₱4.3 M financial incentives to Latin honor awardees

Some ₱4.3 million financial incentives were given by the Rizal Provincial Government to 551 students who received Latin honors from their respective schools recently. Rizal Governor Nina Ricci Ynares said they awarded ₱20,000 cash to each of the 35 summa cum laude awardees, ₱10,000 each to 210 magna cum laude, and ₱5,000 each to cum […]

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Erwin Ben Tulfo Tito Sotto top OCTAs latest senatorial survey Politics

Erwin, Ben Tulfo, Tito Sotto top OCTA’s latest senatorial survey

Brothers Erwin and Ben Tulfo and former Senate president Vicente “Tito” Sotto III maintain their lead in the OCTA Research’s senatorial preference survey for the last quarter of 2024. OCTA’s latest Tugon ng Masa survey showed that ACT-CIS Partylist Rep. Erwin Tulfo maintained the top lead after gaining 73% preference which is 13% higher compared […]

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Sara Duterte skips NBI probe anew Politics

Sara Duterte skips NBI probe anew

Vice President Sara Duterte again did not appear before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to explain her remark that she hired someone to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if she dies.She previously said that according to her lawyer, her presence was not needed as long as she files an affidavit. (As per my understanding […]

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