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by Darryl John Esguerra on March 17, 2026
DBM denies delaying infra funds, cites GAA rules on releases
by Darryl John Esguerra on March 17, 2026
In a statement, the DBM said it does not arbitrarily withhold funding and only processes releases in accordance with the law passed by Congress and approved by the President.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 17, 2026
Embassy assures legal aid to 2 OFWs arrested in UAE
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 17, 2026
In a statement, the embassy said it immediately contacted UAE authorities to verify the circumstances and whereabouts of the two OFWs.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on March 17, 2026
DOJ rejects Villars’ plea to return complaints to SEC
by Benjamin Pulta on March 17, 2026
Last January, the SEC filed a criminal complaint against Villar Land, its related entities and their officers for market manipulation, insider trading and misleading disclosures.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 17, 2026
DOE audits nearly 200 gov’t agencies, finds most compliant
by Joann Villanueva on March 17, 2026
Efforts to cut electricity and fuel use by up to 20 percent across government agencies are gaining ground as authorities push conservation measures amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.... Read full article
by Philippine News Agency on March 17, 2026
PH pitches agriculture as bankable investment sector at ADB forum
by Philippine News Agency on March 17, 2026
The Philippines is sharpening its pitch for agriculture to global investors, arguing that the sector should no longer be viewed merely as a development challenge but as a viable, bankable investment option.... Read full article
by Darryl John Esguerra on March 17, 2026
Marcos to LGUs: Stop ‘pass-through fees’ on food shipments
by Darryl John Esguerra on March 17, 2026
In a video message outlining the government’s measures to cushion the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Marcos said some localities continue to collect fees from trucks carrying rice and other commodities.... Read full article
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 17, 2026
CICC, PAOCC partner to boost case buildup vs. digital organized crime
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 17, 2026
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Monday partnered with the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) to boost the country’s fight against digital organized crime, particularly illicit online gambling.... Read full article
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 17, 2026
MMDA revives heat break policy, provides water rations for field staff
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 17, 2026
In a media interview at the MMDA Timog Base in Quezon City on Monday, MMDA Chair Romando “Don” Artes said the reimplementation of the policy is effective March 16 based on Memorandum Circular No. 03, Series of 2026.... Read full article
by Wilnard Bacelonia on March 17, 2026
Fuel tax relief, Biofuels Act amendment bills reach Senate plenary
by Wilnard Bacelonia on March 17, 2026
Senator Pia Cayetano sponsored Senate Bill No. 1982, which seeks to allow the temporary suspension or reduction of excise taxes on petroleum products during periods of extraordinary increases in global oil prices.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 17, 2026
DFA asserts PH sovereignty over Bajo de Masinloc, Kalayaan Islands
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 17, 2026
The letter apparently claimed that Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal lies outside the Philippines’ territorial sovereignty as defined by the 1899 Treaty of Paris, but affirmed that the area falls within the Philippines’ 200-mile economic zone.... Read full article