Suspending the excise tax on petroleum products is expected to have serious repercussions on state coffers and on the overall economy, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno warned yesterday, dismissing the proposal from legislators as “short-sighted and il...

The Department of Information and Communications Technology yesterday defended its request for P300 million in confidential funds, saying it is crucial in the agency’s fight against scammers and cybercriminals.

The House of Representatives yesterday approved on second reading the military and uniformed personnel pension system reform bill, but removed a provision requiring active members to contribute to their pension.

Teachers who will serve in polling precincts and vote canvassing during the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections should be protected and provided with legal assistance, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said yesterday.

President Marcos directed the Philippine National Police to keep the police force “free from any form of corruption and abuse” during the oath-taking of 57 newly promoted police generals at Malacañang yesterday.

In his message for the 123rd anniversary of the Civil Service Commission, President Marcos yesterday thanked the country’s 1.8 million civil servants “who work tirelessly and with excellence and integrity to deliver the quality service that all Filipin...