Senator Mark Villar has denied in a statement the allegations concerning his ownership or controlling interest in the Villar-owned water service provider, PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., during his tenure as Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from 2016 to 2021. Read more »
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced that mental health emergency response will soon be integrated into the national 911 hotline. Read more »
Amid ongoing discussions on the territorial makeup of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has renewed its call for the reintegration of Sulu into the autonomous region. Read more »
Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga has resigned from her position as Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) amid controversy over her firm stance on environmental reforms. Read more »
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to protect its coastal ecosystems and enhance climate resilience with the launch of the National Blue Carbon Action Partnership (NBCAP). Read more »
The Philippines and Japan are reinforcing their defense ties in response to increasing concerns over China’s expanding military activities in the region. Read more »
