Senator bats for inquiry on rogue submersible, maritime security concerns
Joseph Azil Buena Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino in a statement on January 3 said that he is set to file a resolution for the chamber to launch a ‘comprehensive
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Marcos restructures NSC, drops VP Duterte, ex-presidents
Cess Gatchalian President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has restructured the National Security Council (NSC) through Executive Order No. 81, removing Vice President Sara Duterte and former presidents Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Joseph
NSC to coordinate ‘foreign counterparts’ to probe underwater drone origin
Cyrus Villanueva The National Security Council reported that Philippine authorities are working with their foreign counterparts to identify the origin and purpose of a remotely operated submersible drone discovered off
DA to attempt ‘Rice-for-All’ selling price cut
Abdiel Franz Bernales The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to further reduce the selling price of the grain staple under its “Rice-for-All” initiative this month, on January 2, 2025. Photo
NAIA sees record high 50M passengers in 2024
Benedict Maravilla Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recorded its highest passenger volume yet within a year since its operation, reaching over 50.1 million in 2024. Photo Courtesy of Philippine Star.
SSS contribution rate hikes 15% for private sector workers in 2025
Adi Joaquim Tolentino Starting January 1, 2025, the Social Security System (SSS) contribution rate for private sector workers increased from 14 to 15 percent as the government aims to strengthen
Metro Manila logs 10.62% decrease in Dec. 2024 crime rate
Zara Jun Salting The National Capital Region Police Officer (NCRPO) Acting Director Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin reported a 10.62 percent decrease in Metro Manila’s crime rate this December 2024. According
Escudero lauds 2025 nat’l budget amid criticisms over allocations
Jamayka Rhose Pascual Following the approval of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), Senate President Chiz Escudero hailed it as a “reflection of people’s needs and aspirations” despite criticisms regarding
‘Boga’ tops firecracker-related injuries, sparks safety warning for New Year
Fernan Carigma Improvised cannons known as “boga” emerged as the leading cause of firecracker-related injuries during the New Year celebrations in 2025, the Department of Health (DOH) announced on January
Marcos to delay the national budget release until after 2025 midterm polls
Abdiel Franz Bernales President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. can classify all Congress-introduced amendments in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) as “for later release” or FLR, former Senate president
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