ICC Warrants Could Go Directly to Law Enforcement, DFA Clarifies Amid Dela Rosa Reports
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarified on Saturday that arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) may be sent directly to law enforcement agencies, rather than being routed through embassies or other government offices.
DA Pushes for Higher Rice Tariffs: Can Flexible Policy Finally Tame Soaring Prices?
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is moving to raise tariffs on imported rice, a move aimed at stabilizing domestic prices while protecting Filipino farmers from collapsing farmgate rates.
ARTA-Ombudsman Alliance: Can Accountability Finally End the Cycle of Red Tape and Corruption?
In a decisive move against bureaucratic inefficiency and graft, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the Office of the Ombudsman have signed a new memorandum of agreement (MOA) — a partnership hailed by Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri as a “powerful deterrent” against corruption and a leap forward for the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) law.
Konektadong Pinoy Act: Speed, Security, and the New Era of Digital Connectivity
The Philippines is on the brink of a major leap forward in digital inclusion and infrastructure modernization.
Marcos’ PHP1.3 Trillion Stimulus Push: Can Strategic Spending Strengthen the Peso and Boost Market Confidence?
In a bold move to accelerate the Philippines’ post-crisis recovery, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of PHP1.307 trillion in programmed appropriations to invigorate the national economy.
Typhoon Tino’s Toll: When Floods Expose the Cost of Corruption
The devastation left by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) serves as yet another grim reminder that natural disasters alone don’t kill — negligence, corruption, and unfulfilled promises often do.
Palace Stays Upbeat on Economic Recovery as Peso Finds Stability
Despite short-term turbulence in the stock market and currency fluctuations, Malacañang remains confident that the Philippines’ economic foundations are strong.
‘Trillion Peso March’: Faith and Justice Unite as Filipino Laity Calls for Accountability
The Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (LAIKO), an organization under the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), is calling on Filipino Catholics to stand up once again—this time through the “Trillion Peso March” on November 30.
Marcos Champions MSME Empowerment and Digital Trade at APEC: What It Means for the Philippine Economy and Forex Markets
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took the global stage at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, with a powerful message: empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and strengthen digital trade to create more inclusive and resilient economies.
Bulacan Flood Project Scam: DOJ Moves Forward with Subpoenas and Preliminary Probe
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a major step forward in addressing the alleged irregularities surrounding five flood control projects in Bulacan, issuing subpoenas to several individuals implicated in what has been described as a multimillion-peso anomaly.
Philippines Backs Stronger ASEAN-India Defense Ties: Teodoro Hails India as a “Superpower Partner”
The Philippines is taking a pivotal role in shaping Southeast Asia’s defense landscape, as Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. reaffirmed the country’s commitment to enhancing cooperation between ASEAN and India.
Marcos and Lee Strengthen PH–South Korea Ties: Aiming for a New Era of Strategic Partnership
In a significant diplomatic milestone, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung reaffirmed their commitment to elevate the Philippines–South Korea partnership to “another level.” The two leaders met on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, underscoring decades of friendship rooted in shared sacrifice, mutual respect, and growing economic cooperation.
Marcos Reaffirms the Philippines’ Role as a Responsible Force in Asia-Pacific Growth at APEC 2025
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ growing presence as a responsible and active player in the Asia-Pacific region, emphasizing inclusive and sustainable economic growth during his remarks at the 2025 APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.
PH and Canada Strengthen Military Ties: What the New Visiting Forces Pact Means for Security and Trade
MANILA – The Philippines and Canada are set to formalize a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) on November 2, marking a significant step toward strengthening defense and strategic cooperation between the two nations.
Philippines Chooses Protection Over Perks: Why Manila Opted Out of US Zero-Tariff Scheme
In a move that stirred both surprise and debate, Malacañang clarified that the Philippines was not excluded but rather intentionally opted out of the United States’ latest zero-tariff trade deal extended to select ASEAN countries
COA Upholds Liability of Ex-PCGG Officials Over ₱190-M Marcos Asset Undervaluation
The Commission on Audit (COA) has reaffirmed its ruling holding former Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Chair Juan Andres Bautista and four other former officials liable for ₱190 million in government losses due to the undervalued sale of sequestered Marcos family properties between 2012 and 2014.
Dream Realised: Timor‑Leste Becomes the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s 11th Member
On October 26, 2025, Timor-Leste officially joined ASEAN as its 11th member state — marking the first expansion of the bloc since the 1990s.
Fire at DPWH Quezon City: Wake-Up Call for Transparency and Public Accountability
A fire broke out at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS) office in Quezon City on Wednesday, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection – National Capital Region (BFP-NCR). The incident occurred at the DPWH–BRS building located along National Irrigation Administration Road, near EDSA in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City.
The OFW Angle: How Corruption Wastes the Sacrifices of Filipinos Abroad
For millions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), every hour of overtime, every meal skipped, and every lonely holiday away from family is a sacrifice. Their remittances keep households afloat, send children to school, and fuel the Philippine economy.
Youth and the Burden of Corruption – Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today’s Debt
In the Philippines, corruption isn’t just an abstract problem whispered in political debates—it’s a debt silently signed in the names of today’s youth. Every peso lost to rigged contracts, ghost projects, and inflated budgets isn’t just money gone; it’s money borrowed from the next generation.