At the Kapihan ng Samahang Plaridel on Friday, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon vowed to pursue cases against erring DPWH officials before the Office of the Ombudsman. ... Read full article
The importation of oil from Russia following the temporary lifting of sanction on Russian crude oil in transit at sea is “being considered” by the Philippines, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Friday.... Read full article
In a Bagong Pilipinas interview on Friday, DMW Undersecretary Bernard Olalia said at least 300 OFWs are coming home in two batches.... Read full article
There are no indications that the United States is withdrawing its military assets from the Philippines despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a senior military official said Friday.... Read full article
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro convened a special ASEAN foreign ministers meeting to discuss ways forward for Southeast Asia in response to the crisis via a videoconference on Friday.... Read full article
The Philippines has partnered with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) to advance innovation and empower the workforce in the agriculture sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Friday.... Read full article
In a statement Friday, ICI chair retired Suoreme Court justice Andres Reyes Jr. said he had recommended that the ad-hoc body wind down its operations by the end of the month, citing recommendations and other findings completed by the panel.... Read full article
Foreign Affairs Sec. Ma. Theresa Lazaro, the meeting chair, said the ministers and senior officials present called on all parties to “exercise utmost self-restraint and resolve differences through diplomacy and dialogue.”... Read full article
In a memorandum signed by House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil dated March 12, all offices are directed to implement the measures in accordance with Malacañang’s fiscal discipline policy.... Read full article
The Sandiganbayan has turned down Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s plea for the transmittal from the Ombudsman to the Sandiganbayan of the preliminary investigation records in the corruption cases against him involving alleged misuse of legislative funds.... Read full article