House expels Kiko Barzaga over repeated violations of chamber rules

By Jose Cielito Reganit | Philippine News Agency The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 265-14 with eight abstentions to adopt the Committee on Ethics and Privileges’ recommendation to expel Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga after finding him guilty of...

Minority asks Cayetano to resign after 2-day Senate impasse

By Wilnard Bacelonia | Philippine News Agency The Solid Bloc 11 minority senators on Tuesday called on Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to resign, accusing him of abandoning his responsibility after the Senate again failed to convene due to the majority bloc’s...

Japan commits P134M for scholarship grants of young Filipino gov’t employees

By Brian Campued Japan has committed a total funding of ¥356 million or about P134 million for the scholarship grants of qualified young Filipino government employees as part of its Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS). The signing and exchange of notes...

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PBBM engages with students, participates in Brigada Eskuwela 2026 activities

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet “Nakakatuwang makita na full blast tayo sa education sector.” Reinforcing the administration’s focus on the education sector, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the NCR Brigada Eskuwela 2026 kick-off at Kapitbahayan Elementary School in Navotas City on Tuesday. Accompanied by...