Marcos shuffles heads of BIR, BOC, BCDA

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is closing the year with another sweeping leadership shakeup. Two of the country’s largest revenue-collecting agencies under the Department of Finance (DOF) and two investment promotion agencies have new leadership, officials announced at a news conference on Thursday. READ: Customs chief heads to BCDA Under the reshuffle, Bases Conversion and

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MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman imposed a preventive suspension against Rosario, Cavite Mayor Jose Voltaire Ricafrente over his alleged involvement in gambling activities at a casino in Bacolod City. According to the Office of Ombudsman on Thursday, the case stemmed from a complaint filed by its Field Investigation Office I after conducting

Basilan RTC judge killed in Zamboanga City ambush

Nov 12, 2026

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A regional trial court judge based in Isabela City, Basilan, was killed in an ambush by still unidentified gunmen early Thursday morning in Zamboanga City, the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) confirmed. The victim was identified as Judge Joseph Wee Sit, presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court

BSP keeps 3% cap on credit card finance charges

Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has maintained the 3-percent monthly cap on credit card finance charges while allowing banks to impose higher fees on installment loans and cash advances. Under BSP Circular No. 1242, issued on November 10, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raised the monthly add-on rate ceiling for credit card

DSWD eyes wider use of air-to-water technology amid El Niño threat

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LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) intends to expand the use of atmospheric water generators (AWGs) in water-insecure communities as the country copes with a strong El Niño. Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian led a benchmarking visit to Gilotongan Island in Cawayan, Masbate, on Wednesday to showcase a solar-powered facility

BIR collections up by 5.63% to P2.81 trillion through October

Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recorded P2.814 trillion in gross revenue collections from January to October 2026, an increase of P149.86 billion or 5.63 percent compared with the same period last year, based on the latest collection report as of Nov. 12, 2026. For October alone, gross collections reached P348.54 billion, up

Paolo Duterte seeks Matibag inhibition from probe into Gracioso allegations

Nov 12, 2026

Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte has asked the NBI and its director Melvin Matibag to recuse themselves from investigating allegations made by Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.

P866.38 million in flood control funds returned to treasury --DOJ

Nov 12, 2026

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said that P866.38 million worth of flood control funds have been returned to the country"s coffers as of October.

Carpio’s pal says 11 people chipped in for P200,000 meal in Tokyo

Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – A witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte testified on Thursday that 11 people chipped in for a P200,000 meal in Tokyo, which was paid for using the credit card of Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio. Anel Martin Antero took the witness stand in connection with the prosecution’s allegation

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