PBBM reorganizes NICA, forms office for cyber, emerging threats

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has reorganized the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) to beef up its intelligence gathering and analysis to ensure national security and promote national interest.

House approves P5.768-T budget for 2024

THE HOUSE of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading the proposed PHP5.768-trillion national budget for next year with a 296-3 vote with no abstentions.

NGCP-China partnership in Senate crosshair

MANILA - Senators are eyeing a review of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) franchise following a series of power outages recorded in Visayas and other areas in the country.

Decorated army general passes away

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Former Zamboanga City mayor Maria Isabelle Salazar on Sunday announced the passing of her husband, retired military major general Trifonio Salazar, whose exploits in the South helped capture or kill many terrorists during his stint as army division commander.

Lawmakers question DepEd’s P150-M confidential funds

DAVAO CITY – Lawmakers have questioned the controversial P150 million confidential funds proposed by the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Secretary and also Vice President Sara Duterte.