Carlito Galvez steps down as PBBM’s peace adviser

By Brian Campued Presidential Adviser for Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity Carlito Galvez Jr. has stepped from his post and will be replaced by former Interior Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento, Malacañang confirmed Tuesday. In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro highlighted Galvez’s...

Impeachment hearings part of accountability test, not public shaming

By Jose Cielito Reganit | Philippine News Agency House Committee on Justice chairperson Gerville Luistro of Batangas on Monday pushed back against claims that the House impeachment hearings are meant to embarrass Vice President Sara Duterte. She said the proceedings are part of...

Malacañang urges LGUs to clear agri truck bottlenecks amid month-long free toll

By Brian Campued As the month-long toll waiver for trucks carrying food and agricultural commodities began Monday, local government units (LGUs) are urged to help fast-track the accreditation of farmers and traders who will benefit from the initiative. In a news release Tuesday,...

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PBBM installs Eduardo Oban Jr. as new Nat’l Security Adviser

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet After a press briefing announcement last week noting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s acceptance of Secretary Eduardo Año’s decision to step down from his post, the President formally led the oath-taking of his successor late Monday. During the ceremony,...