DPWH roadwork

Bicameral panel inches closer to sealing 2018 budget, House bucks P50-B cut in DPWH...

Congress inched closer to approving the P3.767-trillion budget for 2018 after the bicameral conference committee resolved the impasse on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) appropriations.

CA confirms appointment of new AFP chief Guerrero, but he’s got just 2 weeks

The bicameral Commission on Appointments unanimously approved Wednesday the ad interim appointment of General Rey Leonardo Guerrero as Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff.

Cordillera cops nab 16 for possession of marijuana bricks

Personnel of the Sabangan Municipal Police in Mountain Province arrested 15 students, including one Nigerian, and their driver for possessing and transporting 56 marijuana bricks, stalks and pulverized marijuana.

Factory gate prices up slightly in October

Factory gate prices expanded slightly at 0.3 percent in October, reversing the previous year’s negative growth of 4.8 percent, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Tuesday.

Jollibee, Cargill inaugurate largest poultry processing plant in PH

Cargill Joy Poultry Meats Production, Inc. (C-Joy), a joint venture between Cargill and Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), on Tuesday inaugurated a new poultry processing plant in Santo Tomas, Batangas province, which is touted as the country's largest.

WATCH | ‘MORE THAN ONE YEAR NA WALA PA RING PLAKA’ | Alvarez urges...

“I have nothing personal against Assistant Secretary Galvante, trabaho lang. More than one year ka na nakaupo d'yan, wala pa ring plaka ang mga sasakyan. The most logical thing for you to do is to resign," said Speaker Alvarez.

WHO backs Philippines’ suspension of Sanofi’s Dengvaxia

The World Health Organization supported a decision by the Philippines Department of Health on Tuesday to suspend vaccinations with Sanofi’s dengue drug Dengvaxia, it said in a statement.

PDEA urges hotels to ensure establishments are not being used as drug dens

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency is urging hotel owners to take steps to ensure that their establishments are not being used as illegal drug dens.
Edcel Lagman

WALANG BINATBAT? | Lagman says Midas testimony vs Sereno ‘good for drinking spree but...

“The accusations and testimonies against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on alleged protracted processes and delays in the release of death benefits are mere peanuts, good for a drinking spree," said Albay Rep. Lagman.

After Du30’s move to bring back drug war to PNP, Pinoys urged to report...

Following President Duterte's decision to bring back his pet war on drugs campaign to the Philippine National Police, the DILG urged the public to report authorities found committing abuses or wrongdoings in relation to their anti-narcotics operations.

DPWH, Uber in partnership for seamless travel

MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- The riding public can now have a seamless and efficient carpool experience as Uber joins forces with the Department of Public...
donald trump, reuters

‘DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES’ | Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel capital

President Donald Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and set in motion the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to the ancient city, senior U.S. officials said, a decision that upends decades of U.S. policy and risks fueling violence in the Middle East.

Comedian John Oliver confronts Dustin Hoffman about sexual harassment claim

The confrontation happened as Oliver moderated a panel to mark the 20th anniversary of the film 'Wag the Dog,' starring Hoffman.

Bill requiring PH hotels, restos to give 100% of service charges to employees closer...

The bill that would require hotels, restaurants, and establishments to give all collected service charges to their employees has inched closer to becoming a law.

British PM faces pressure to soften Brexit divorce after EU exit deal crumbles

Hours after a Brexit deal collapsed, British Prime Minister Theresa May came under pressure on Tuesday from opposition parties and even some allies to soften the EU divorce by keeping Britain in the single market and customs union after Brexit.