Category: General

Manila: The Philippines wants to enhance bilateral relations with Sweden and Egypt, as the newly appointed ambassadors of both countries presented their credentials to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday. President Marcos made this statement during separate meetings with Swedish Ambassador-designate Anna Ferry and Egyptian Ambassador-designate Nader Nabil Zaki at Malaca±ang. According to Philippines News Agency, Ferry informed the President that Sweden views the Philippines as a “priority partner.” He stressed that both countries share common values, including respect for human rights, the upholding of democracy, and the pursuit of progress. Ferry said Sweden supports the United Nations Convention

Bulacan: Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) seized PHP1.2 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested six suspects in a series of anti-crime operations across Bulacan, Pampanga, and Angeles City. According to Philippines News Agency, the operations, conducted between Feb. 26 to 27, 2025, are part of PRO3’s intensified efforts to curb illegal drug activities and ensure public safety. In Brgy. Pulong Buhangin, Santa Maria, Bulacan, a joint operation led by the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) of the Santa Maria Municipal Police Station (MPS), with support from the Bulacan Police Intelligence Unit (PIU), Bulacan PIT East, Regional Intelligence Unit 3 (RIU3),

Manila: Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday announced the formation of the Flagship Project Management Office (FPMO) to oversee and expedite the execution of key transportation infrastructure projects. This initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to accelerate projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and easing commuter difficulties. According to Philippines News Agency, Department Order 2025-002 outlines that the FPMO will set policies and ensure the allocation of resources for implementing priority infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs), while also monitoring their progress. The IFPs under this office include the Metro Manila Subway Project, North-South Commuter Railway Project, EDSA Busway Project,

Laguna: A patrolman assigned at the Laguna Police Provincial Office is facing dismissal following his involvement in a robbery holdup in Taguig City in June 2024, the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, IAS chief Inspector Gen. Brigido Dulay stated that he has submitted to the office of PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil the recommendation to dismiss the police officer, whose name was withheld. The patrolman was found guilty of grave misconduct and conduct unbecoming of a police officer. Dulay emphasized that the agency will not tolerate

Manila: The national government’s total revenue collections reached PHP4.419 trillion last year, exceeding the target of PHP4.27 trillion, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. In a report released on Thursday, the BTr said the revenue collection last year is equivalent to 16.72 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), marking the highest revenue effort since 1997. According to Philippines News Agency, the BTr attributed the higher revenue collections to the better-than-expected non-tax revenue collections. Data showed that non-tax revenues recorded double-digit growth of 56.61 percent to PHP618.3 billion, exceeding the revised full-year target of PHP449.6 billion. The better-than-expected