DENR seeks binding global plastics treaty to address plastic crisis

GMA Network - Sep 30, 2026

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has called for a unified global framework to address the plastic problem worldwide.

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COA: DepEd overpaid P938,000 in aid

Sep 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has found several “unverifiable” beneficiaries in the senior high school voucher program of the Department of Education (DepEd), which resulted in an “overpayment” of P938,000 worth of government assistance. The existence of these beneficiaries could not be verified because they have either dropped out, transferred schools, did

GCash services restored after temporary downtime

Sep 30, 2026

Services of GCash, operated by G-Xchange Inc. (GXI), have been restored as of Wednesday noon, the mobile wallet operator announced.

Revilla’s bid to remove judge from case denied

Sep 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has dismissed the second motion of former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. for its chair, Associate Justice Karl Miranda—the sole judge who denied his bail petition—to inhibit himself from his malversation case. In a resolution dated Sept. 24, the antigraft court said it denied the motion for lack

Lawmaker to sexist bashers: ‘Get a life’

Sep 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — San Juan Rep. Ysabel Maria Zamora has this to say to social media bashers who found her style as a House prosecutor in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to be supposedly flirtatious and playing cute: “Get a life.” “It’s so unfortunate that a lot of Filipinos still think that way. They

'Be fair to UiTM, take action against Zahid and his ministry too', Guan Eng pushes MACC

Sep 30, 2026

This is over Rural and Regional Development Ministry's overspending.

ERC sets rules to curb double charges in electricity bills

Sep 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued new rules to protect electricity consumers against double charging. In Resolution No. 30, Series of 2026, it imposed uniform rates on “Other Charges” that distribution utilities (DUs) may collect from customers. According to the ERC, “Other Charges” may generally be imposed only for specific customer-requested

29 farm-to-market roads eyed in Mimaropa

Sep 30, 2026

A total of 29 farm-to-market roads (FMR) across the Mimaropa region are set to be built, with a total funding of P430 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.

Erwin Tulfo files bill seeking long-term tourism campaign for PH

Sep 30, 2026

Senator Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to establish a long-term tourism campaign to sustain gains in the country"s tourism sector.

NUP decries alleged withholding of infra, social aid funds, seeks quick release

Sep 30, 2026

'The practice of punishing districts and communities for any opinions or votes contrary to majority positions that are expressed by their representatives should be ended,' NUP says

NUP flags delays, non-release of funds for infra, social programs

Sep 30, 2026

The National Unity Party, which has 58 members in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday alleged delayed fund releases for infrastructure projects and social programs funded under the 2025 and 2026 national budget.

Piston prefers tax-free oil products to P1 fare hike

Sep 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) on Tuesday kicked off its two-day nationwide strike, saying the removal of excise on petroleum products will have more impact on drivers than the P1 fare increase. Piston president Mody Floranda said the additional P1 to the minimum fare is

Budget watchdog wary of closed-door negotiations

Sep 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A budget watchdog on Tuesday expressed concern that changes to the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 are already being negotiated behind closed doors, as it warned that any subsequent public hearings may be viewed as merely for show. The House of Representatives is hoping to approve its version of the 2027

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