Unprogrammed funds in 2026 GAA ‘constitutional, clearly defined’ —DBM

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday said the unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) are “constitutional clearly defined.” The DBM’s statement came after Caloocan 2nd District Rep....

PH begins ASEAN 2026 chairship, vows to steer regional peace, prosperity

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | Philippine News Agency The Philippines has officially assumed its chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and is now gearing up to host some 650 summits and meetings throughout the year. Foreign Affairs Deputy Assistant...

‘Andas’ for Jesus Nazareno modified to protect religious image

By Ferdinand Patinio | Philippine News Agency Organizers of the annual feast of Jesus Nazareno have modified the andas (carriage) that will be used for the Traslacion, or the grand procession of the religious image from Quirino Grandstand in Luneta to the...

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PBBM: Camalaniugan Bridge to ease transport bottlenecks, boost regional growth and dev’t

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Ensuring improved connectivity by improving road access over the Cagayan River, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed the opening of the Camalaniugan Bridge in a ceremony at the namesake town on Thursday, January 8. The cable-stayed bridge will reduce...