Manila: Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has called for the implementation of performance-based reforms in state universities and colleges (SUCs), emphasizing that government funding for higher education should lead to improved outcomes and …
Month: September 2025
Severe Weather Displaces Over 900,000 Families and Claims 27 Lives
Manila: The number of families affected by the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Mirasol, Nando, and Opong has reached 906,794, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). This figure equates to 3,402,391…
Ishiba and Lee to Promote Ongoing Shuttle Diplomacy
Busan: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung are set to agree on continuing “shuttle diplomacy” during their meeting in Busan, South Korea. The practice involves mutual visits by each country’s leaders, aimed …
‘DDS’ Script for 2028, Romualdez Says of Escudero Speech
Leyte: Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday described the privilege speech of Senator Francis Escudero as a political maneuver aimed at alignment with Vice President Sara Duterte for the 2028 elections. Escudero accused Romuald…
Marcos Aims for Clean 2026 Budget Amid Concerns Over Congressional Insertions
Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is committed to ensuring that the proposed PHP6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 remains free of irregularities and congressional insertions, as confirmed by Malaca±ang.
According to Philippines News Ag…
Philippines Advocates for Peace and Climate Justice at UNGA 80
New york: The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to peace, sustainable development, and a rules-based international order as Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro delivered the country’s national statement during the 80th session of the Unit…