CSOs, RELIGIOUS AT YOUTH GROUPS NAGKAKAISA SA SOLIDARITY MARCH SA BARMM ; KAPAYAPAAN AT PAGKAKAISA, PANAWAGAN NG GRUPO

Naglunsad ng solidarity march ang iba’t ibang civil society organizations (CSOs), religious groups, youth, at community representatives sa Cotabato City ngayong araw ng Lunes, March 30 upang maghayag ng panawagan sa gitna ng tumitinding usapin sa pamumuno, alegasyon ng korapsyon, at paulit-ulit na pagpapaliban ng parliamentary elections sa rehiyon. Ayon sa grupo, nagdudulot na ng…

Surigao Sur anti-illegal drug campaign gains ground

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (PIA) — To strengthen the nationwide campaign against illegal drugs under the leadership of Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the provincial government of Surigao del Sur continues to intensify efforts to build safer and drug-resilient communities through strengthened collaboration with law enforcement agencies and local stakeholders. During the 1st quarter 2026 meeting of…

Forced disclosure of HIV status at work unlawful, expert says

HIV TEST. A health worker draws blood from an individual for laboratory examination for Human Immunodeficiency Virus in this undated photo. The Philippine National AIDS Council on Thursday (March 19, 2026) said that no one is required to disclose their HIV status to anyone, including their employer. (PNA file photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – Persons living with…

PBBM directs DBM to release PhP145.56B for Central Mindanao Highway to boost travel, economy

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release PhP145.56 billion for the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Project, aiming to accelerate land travel and stimulate economic growth. “Mas mabilis na biyahe, mas malakas na ekonomiya at mas maraming oportunidad ang aasahan ng ating mga kababayan, lalo na…

President Marcos resets BARMM polls to September 2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to the second Monday of September 2026. Under Republic Act No. 12317, the transition period has been extended, allowing the interim Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) to continue governing unless replaced by…

Biz groups back state of national energy emergency declaration

MANILA – Business groups on Wednesday expressed appreciation for Malacañang’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency, and the measures targeted to help cushion the impact of the Middle East conflict on the domestic economy. In a statement, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said the declaration, as contained in Executive Order (EO)…