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Senate finance panel approves DBM's P3.1-B budget for 2027
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate finance subcommittee approved the proposed P3.125-billion budget of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for 2027 on Thursday. The DBM trimmed its original P5.780-billion funding request for fiscal year (FY) 2027 by P2.655 billion, bringing its proposed budget down to P3.125 billion without compromising essential services and priority reforms.
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Batangas police file murder raps vs 8 suspects in village chief's slay
LUCENA CITY — The Batangas Police Provincial Office (BPPO) filed a murder complaint on Oct. 21 against eight suspects in the killing of village chief Dennis Austria in Sto. Tomas City, Batangas. Police said the suspects were implicated in Austria's killing at his residence in Barangay Sta. Anastacia on Oct. 15. On Oct. 20, police
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Extreme heat gripped Calamba City; Talisay, Batangas
LUCENA CITY — The heat index in Talisay, Batangas reached 41 degrees Celsius, while Calamba City, Laguna, registered 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday, Oct. 22. To help residents cope with the prevailing heat, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (MDRRMC) in Talisay advised them to take precautionary measures in a Facebook post at 2:45
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Coast Guard restricts sea travel in parts of Bicol
LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard has restricted sea travel in parts of Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Catanduanes as Super Typhoon Rosal threatens the Bicol region with strong winds and rough seas. Lt. Junior Grade Alyzza Novie Bermal, information officer of the Coast Guard District Bicol, told the Inquirer in a text message
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Ejercito: Prioritize water impounding facilities for Super El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture and other related government agencies should prioritize setting up water impounding facilities to prepare for the impact of the so-called Super El Niño, Sen. JV Ejercito said in a statement. During the hearing of the DA budget for 210927 on Wednesday, Ejercito emphasized that water storage infrastructure could both
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Ombudsman starts probe into Sara Duterte's SALN 'discrepancy'
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday said it is conducting a fact-finding investigation into the findings of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on an alleged discrepancy in Vice President Sara Duterte's statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN). "That will undergo fact-finding first. So, it's a process where we
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House 'haven't discussed' recalling 2027 budget bill – solon
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives leadership has not discussed recalling the spending bill passed by the chamber last week, according to Senior Deputy Speaker Ferdinand Hernandez. Hernandez said that congressional leaders have not talked about rescinding House Bill No. 10858, the P7.2-trillion spending measure. Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio
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Angara: Classroom building strategy, allocations must be data-driven
MANILA, Philippines — Classroom construction strategy and allocations must be data-driven to be responsive to school needs and should be applied to areas facing the most severe shortages, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said in a statement on Thursday. He said this was in line with the commitment of the Department of Education (DepEd) to equity
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SC: Unprogrammed funds constitutional, but with guardrails
[Updated Oct. 22, 2026, 10:17 p.m.] MANILA, PhilippinesThe Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court (SC) ruling confirming that unprogrammed appropriations are constitutional as a budgetary mechanism. At the same time, it announced that it will seek clarification and partial reconsideration of the specific safeguards imposed by the high court.
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Mark Villar files bill to cut job-seeking costs for indigent Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 1272 — or the proposed Kabalikat sa Hanapbuhay Act — which seeks to cut the cost of securing employment by granting discounts and fee waivers on essential pre-employment documents for indigent Filipinos, "Being short of money should not be a barrier for Filipinos looking for
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QC gives reminders to visitors going to Bagbag, Novaliches cemeteries
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government on Thursday (Oct. 22) issued guidelines for people going to Bagbag and Novaliches public cemeteries for the observance of All Saints Day (Undas). In an advisory, it said that the scheduled visitation hours at Bagbag and Novaliches cemeteries will be from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting Oct.
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El Niño response must draw on scientific, historical data – expert
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities must use science-based forecasts and historical data to make informed decisions and develop specific measures to prepare for El Niño, University of the Philippines (UP) Resilience Institute executive director Mahar Lagmay said. "The logic behind our predictions or forecasts is essentially the same," he said during a press conference after the
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Pagasa: Typhoon Rosal slows down, may further weaken by Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal has slowed down and may continue to weaken into a severe tropical storm by Saturday, Oct. 24, the state weather bureau said. A Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist, John Manalo, said in Pagasas 5 p.m. weather advisory that Rosal's movement had slowed from 25 kilometers
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Latter-day Saints group donates disaster gear to Army reservists
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Military reservists in the Davao region received a much-needed boost to their disaster response capabilities on Wednesday (Oct. 21) as the soldiers respond to the earthquakes and flash floods that recently battered Mindanao. The Latter-day Saints Charities Southeast Asia Inc. handed over a fresh batch of humanitarian assistance and disaster response
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Drilon: Congress must clarify SC ruling on unprogrammed funds
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Thursday urged Congress to clarify the Supreme Court's ruling on unprogrammed appropriations, particularly provisions that may infringe on its constitutional authority over budgeting. The SC, in its decision declaring key provisions of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 national budgets unconstitutional, prescribed conditions that unprogrammed appropriations must
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Almirol: eGov deals went to PLDT firms serving gov't before me
MANILA, Philippines — There was no conflict of interest in the P1.55 billion in e-government contracts now under investigation, as they went to companies of the PLDT group, the countrys largest telecommunications conglomerate, which has served government agencies and private businesses for decades. "I firmly maintain that there was no conflict of interest," Undersecretary David
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PH Army holds medical mission in Lanao del Norte
MUNAI, Lanao del Norte — For Anisah Madkura, getting medicines for her allergies without spending money was a welcome relief as rising healthcare costs continue to burden families with limited means. Madkura was among the residents of Barangay Lininding in Munai, Lanao del Norte, who received free medical consultations and medicines during a community outreach
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Surigao town's 'arm-to-spoon' program among 2026 Galing Pook awardees
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The coastal municipality of Del Carmen on Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, earned national acclaim after its flagship food security and climate-adaptation program, "Farm-to-Spoon," was named one of the 10 outstanding local governance programs at the 2026 Galing Pook Awards. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conferred the awards on municipal
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PCSO lotto results Oct. 22: No jackpot winners
MANILA, Philippines — No ticket holder won the jackpots in Super Lotto 6/49, Lotto 6/42 or 6D Lotto during the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Thursday, Oct. 22. According to the PCSO results provided, the Super Lotto 6/49 draw produced the winning combination 03-16-11-35-04-30, with a jackpot of ₱62.47 million. No bettor matched
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SWS: Fewer Filipinos follow Duterte trial than past impeachments
MANILA, Philippines — Fewer Filipinos closely followed the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte compared with past impeachment proceedings, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) reported. According to its survey conducted from Sept. 21 to 27, only 42 percent of adult Filipinos followed Duterte's impeachment trial "very or somewhat" closely. The SWS said this was
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