DPWH: 2026 budget has zero funds for new flood control projects amid corruption scrutiny
MANILA (January 5) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday clarified that its proposed 2026 budget contains no funding for...
DENR cites forest gains, flood reforms—but communities still bear the brunt of extreme weather
MANILA (January 5) — As floods and water stress battered communities across the country in 2025, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)...
Mass dismissals mark PNP’s 2025 reform drive, but Trust Deficit Lingers
CAGAYAN DE ORO (January 5) — Under sustained pressure to restore public confidence, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said it dismissed 3,124 personnel in...
Flood control scam: Cases filed, but the powerful stay dry
MANILA (January 4) — The government has begun hauling suspects to court over the multibillion-peso flood control scam, but the early scorecard reveals a...
New Year blast exposes security gaps: Cotabato attack tests policing, accountability
COTABATO CITY (January 4) — The grenade attack that shattered New Year’s Eve celebrations in Matalam, Cotabato has raised urgent questions about public safety,...
Caraga wage hike kicks in—but workers ask: is it enough to survive rising prices?
BUTUAN CITY (January 4) — A long-awaited daily wage increase for workers in the Caraga Region took effect Saturday, offering modest relief to thousands...
