Escudero Urges Overhaul of Government’s Narrow ‘Indigency’ Label
Senator Francis Escudero is pushing for a sweeping overhaul of how the government defines “indigency,” arguing that rigid, income-only metrics fail to…
Day September 9, 2026
Lawmaker Calls Out Overcharging Doctors Under MAIFIP Scheme
A lawmaker is calling on the Department of Health (DOH) to enforce transparency standards and establish concrete safeguards to prevent doctors from…
Tolls Resume on NLEX as Flood-Hit San Simon Lanes Fully Reopen
NLEX Corp. has lifted the toll-free passage along the San Fernando–Pulilan segment of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) after floodwaters receded and…
House Approves 5-Year Term for Barangay, SK Officials; 2026 Polls Face Postponement to 2028
The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to extend the tenure of barangay and Sangguniang…
Digital Change: GCash and Bench Roll Out ‘GSukli’ for In-Store Purchases
GCash has officially launched GSukli, a new feature designed to eliminate loose physical change by allowing shoppers to receive their balance directly…