Day: June 26, 2025

Marikina City: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has lifted the suspension on the proclamation of outgoing Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro as the winning congressional candidate for the city’s first district. According to Philippines News Agency, in a 38-page resolution promulgated on Wednesday, the Comelec en banc reversed the First Division’s ruling, which had suspended Teodoro’s proclamation due to alleged material misrepresentation of his address in his certificate of candidacy (COC). The new ruling granted Teodoro’s consolidated motions for reconsideration and overturned the resolution canceling his COC. The poll body stated that the petitioners failed to prove that Teodoro committed

Manila: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Thursday assured a steady supply of basic goods, saying that it is also actively working with manufacturers to keep prices reasonable. According to Philippines News Agency, the DTI has intensified its nationwide price monitoring to ensure that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities remain stable amid international geopolitical tensions. This aims to prevent a possible increase in fuel prices due to the heightened conflict between Iran and Israel. ‘We understand that even slight increases in the prices of basic goods can be felt deeply by ordinary Filipino families. This is

Manila: The United States’ plan to impose a tax on remittances sent by foreign workers, including a significant number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), is expected to have only a minimal impact on the Philippine economy, according to Malaca±ang. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Finance has indicated that the proposed tax would affect only 20 percent of the 4.4 million overseas Filipinos residing in the US. If enacted, the tax proposal is slated to take effect on January 1, 2026. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro noted in a briefing that while 41 percent of remittances are routed

Manila: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP309 million for the construction of Child Development Centers (CDCs) in 103 barangays nationwide. This initiative aims to address the needs of children even before they enter school, as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, the funding is sourced from the Local Government Support Fund – Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (LGSF-FA to LGUs) under the 2025 national budget. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman emphasized the government’s commitment to providing children with a fair start through continued support for CDCs. A

Manila: The best shuttlers from across the Philippines are gearing up for the much-anticipated Philippine Open, which is scheduled to take place from July 7 to 12 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. This prestigious event, organized by the Philippine Badminton Association (PBAD), promises intense competition with a substantial PHP1 million prize pool up for grabs. According to Philippines News Agency, the weeklong tournament is a highlight on the national badminton calendar, drawing top talent from all corners of the country. PBAD secretary-general Carla Lizardo-Sulit emphasized the significance of the event in a press statement, stating, “This is the biggest event