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‘A cause for concern’: COA admits shortage of auditors

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) told lawmakers on Tuesday that it has a shortage of field auditors, admitting that this can be c…

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House lawmakers back DHSUD budget hike amid 2027 NEP cuts

MANILA, Philippines — Some lawmakers from the House of Representatives have sought to increase the budget of the Department of Human Settlements and…

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Group sounds alarm on effects of vaping on the youth

MANILA, Philippines — The Youth for Health Coalition sounded the alarm over the the use vape products by young students, citing the adverse health e…

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House bill seeks workers’ protection from climate hazards

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives Committee on Labor and Employment has sponsored a measure aimed at enhancing workers’ safety ag…

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BOC, BIR flag lack of funds in fight vs cigarette smuggling, says DOF

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) flagged a supposed lack of funding to strengthen law en…

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As Canada prepares to retaliate in the trade war, what pain can it inflict the US?

Canada said it will announce on August 25 its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as neighbors that used to be close…

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School principal apologizes to lawmakers, lawyer

MANILA, Philippines — The principal of a public high school in Masbate province has apologized for his derogatory remarks online against Akbayan Rep…

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House OKs on 2nd reading PAL’s 50-year franchise extension

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Monday approved on second reading a bill renewing the Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) legislative…

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DOJ: Owner of gun in Tacloban shooting indicted for criminal negligence

MANILA, Philippines — The owner of a gun used in the fatal shooting in Tacloban last June has already been indicted for criminal negligence, accordi…

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‘Bagong Kongreso’ must begin with House’s ‘moral recovery’ – Dy

MANILA, Philippines — The Bagong Kongreso — or the New Congress — should begin with “moral recovery” in the House of Representatives if it w…

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Ceasefire verification mission deploys to eastern DR Congo

A ceasefire verification mission comprised of representatives from DR Congo's government, the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group, and observers from th…

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2027 budget: NBI seeks funds to send personnel to embassies abroad

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Monday sought funding for agency representatives or attaché…

Philippine Daily Inquirer 21h ago

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Putin, Xi And Middle East Minefield: India Gears Up For BRICS Summit

The expanded BRICS grouping, which now stretches across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, is expected to bring together leaders and sen…

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Pagcor to fund construction of 125 schools, stay out of bidding

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) will provide funding for the construction of 125 school buildings acr…

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Matibag to appeal increase of hazard pay for NBI agents

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said he will appeal to the House Committee on Appropriations th…

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