Marcos: 2026 national budget needs to be 'cleaned out properly'

Marcos: 2026 national budget needs to be 'cleaned out properly'

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 needs to be “cleaned out properly” due to alleged insertions. “The more we look, the more we find. Kahit sa 2026 budget, marami pa ring siningit (Even in the 2026 budget, a lot was still inserted),” Marcos said in a chance interview in Pasay City. “So, talagang (so, really), it’s a—it really needs to be cleaned out properly,” he added. READ: Puno: 2026 NEP contains projects already finished; probe needed  The President, however, did not elaborate on the specific insertions. In a separate […]... Keep on reading: Marcos: 2026 national budget needs to be 'cleaned out properly'

Thousands protest in Indonesia as military deployed in capital

Thousands protest in Indonesia as military deployed in capital

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Thousands rallied across Indonesia Monday as the military was deployed in the capital after six people were killed in nationwide protests sparked by anger over lavish perks for lawmakers. At least 500 protesters gathered outside the nation’s parliament in Jakarta, watched by soldiers and police throughout the day, before dissipating after President Prabowo Subianto warned protests should end by sundown.But elsewhere protests were more volatile. In Gorontalo city on Sulawesi island protesters clashed with police, who responded with tear gas and water cannon, according to an AFP journalist. In Bandung on the main island Java, protesters hurled […]... Keep on reading: Thousands protest in Indonesia as military deployed in capital

Talisay cop charged with attempted homicide after cockpit gun scare

Talisay cop charged with attempted homicide after cockpit gun scare

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A policeman assigned in Talisay City is now facing charges of attempted homicide after he allegedly threatened to shoot a man and drew his service firearm following an altercation inside a cockpit arena in Naga City last Saturday, August 30. Police reports identified the suspect as Patrolman Frank Omambac Alemento, 46, […]... Keep on reading: Talisay cop charged with attempted homicide after cockpit gun scare

DPWH to replace PVC with steel in Brgy. Paknaan flood control repair

DPWH to replace PVC with steel in Brgy. Paknaan flood control repair

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Sixth District Engineering Office has begun repair works on a collapsed sheet pile flood control structure in Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City. Around 15 meters of the structure gave way due to water pressure buildup behind polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheet piles after days of persistent rainfall. The DPWH confirmed that the PVC sheet piles will be replaced with steel sheet piles. District Engineer Gumer Castillo explained that PVC was a standard material used in earlier flood control projects, but the agency has since shifted to steel sheet piles in […]... Keep on reading: DPWH to replace PVC with steel in Brgy. Paknaan flood control repair

Sang'gre: Full Episode 56 (September 1, 2025) | Encantadia Chronicles

Sang'gre: Full Episode 56 (September 1, 2025) | Encantadia Chronicles

Aired (September 1, 2025): Terra (Bianca Umali) finds out that Emil (Ricky Davao) is the person behind the fire at the hospital, triggering her grudge and desires to make him pay. #GMANetwork #EncantadiaChroniclesSanggre #Encantadia2025 #Sanggre Avisala! Catch the newest episodes of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre weekdays at 8:00 PM on GMA Prime, starring the four new guardians of Encantadia, Flamarra as Faith Da Silva, Deia as Angel Guardian, Adamus as Kelvin Miranda, and Terra as Bianca Umali. Also included in the casts are Rhian Ramos as Mitena, Sherilyn Reyes-Tan, Manilyn Reynes, Gabby Eigenmann, Boboy Garovillo, Benjie Paras, Jamie Wilson, Therese Malvar, Vince Maristela, Shuvee Etrata, Mika Salamanca, #gmanetwork #EncantadiaChroniclesSanggre #Encantadia #Sanggre