Senate applauds Marcos veto, calls 2026 budget the cleanest yet
The Senate welcomed the signing of the ₱6.793 trillion 2026 national budget after President Bongbong Marcos vetoed nearly ₱92.5 billion...
Bam Aquino says 2026 budget delivers historic education funding for Filipino youth
Senator Bam Aquino said Filipino youth stand to benefit from the 2026 national budget after President Bongbong Marcos signed the...
Trump says Venezuela will ‘turn over’ up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US
President Donald J. Trump said Venezuela will turn over between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the...
Gatchalian warns 2026 budget veto leaves ₱39B in unpaid commitments, risks delaying key projects
Senate Finance Committee chair Win Gatchalian raised concern over several items vetoed by President Bongbong Marcos in the 2026 national...
BBM defends veto of ₱43B CHED personnel funds, says unprogrammed budget not a blank check
President Bongbong Marcos defended his decision to veto ₱43.245 billion in personnel funding for state universities and colleges, stressing that...
Watchdogs warn Marcos ₱633 billion in public funds could be lost to pork, patronage, and corruption amid budget scrutiny
With President Bongbong Marcos expected to sign the ₱6.793 trillion 2026 national budget on January 5, civil society watchdogs intensified...
“Old habits die hard!” Diokno rejects 2026 budget over pork and hidden billions
Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno voted against the proposed 2026 national budget, saying that despite improvements in transparency and funding for...
Court puts trainer suspension on hold after racehorse tests positive for meth
Trainer Michael Joiner was suspended after one of his racehorses tested positive for methamphetamine following a major Quarter Horse race...
MrBeast’s Minecraft competition faces backlash for allegations of transphobia
MrBeast is facing criticism after several participants accused his team of failing to address cheating, hacking, and transphobia during a...
Animal welfare supervision program gets initial funding under 2026 budget, says Pangilinan
Sen. Francis Kiko Pangilinan said the proposed 2026 national budget includes an initial P10 million allocation for the Animal Welfare...
