Speaker: Proposed 2025 budget best tool to benefit all Filipinos

MANILA: Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday said the proposed PHP6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 is the “best tool” to sustain economic growth and benefit all Filipinos.

At the start of deliberations, Romualdez said Congress would ensure that …

Kuala Lah Orang Asli Urge Gov’t To Build Drainage System To Solve Flood Woes

GUA MUSANG, The Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Lah has urged the government to build a drainage system to solve flood problems in the area.

Kampung Kuala Lah tok batin (village elder) Ali Lateh said the floods often occur near their multipurp…

2 BuCor execs cited for exemplary leadership, top-notch public service

MANILA: Two Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) officials received commendations on Monday for contributions to advancing health initiatives and securing persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).

Chief Supt. Ma. Cecilia V. Villanueva, director of the Directorate…

Abang Johari Satisfied With Sarawak’s Achievements, Cooperation With Federal Govt

KUCHING, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his satisfaction with the state’s achievements and ability to work effectively with the federal government to ensure national peace and development.

Looking ahead to a bright future, …

CTA orders Dunkin’ franchise to pay P65-M in deficiency taxes

MANILA: Dunkin Donuts’ Philippine franchise holder, Golden Donuts Inc., has been ordered to pay nearly PHP65 million in deficiency taxes by the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA).

In its 58-page decision promulgated July 30 and published on Monday, the court…

Pahang Police Seize Drugs Worth Over RM300,000

KUANTAN, Pahang police have busted a local drug distribution operation with the arrest of a man and the seizure of ganja worth RM359,600 last week.

State police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 48-year-old suspect from Kelantan was arrested o…

PBBM to gov’t execs: Uphold highest ethical standards

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on new career executive service officers (CESOs) to continue upholding the highest ethical standards in their public service careers, reminding them that their work ‘affects millions of FIlipi…