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Palace: Rossana Fajardo's role at ICI meant to be 'temporary'

Palace: Rossana Fajardo's role at ICI meant to be 'temporary'

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace on Friday said Rossana Fajardo’s role in the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) was always meant to be “temporary and focused.” This as Fajardo tendered her resignation on Friday, just weeks after ICI’s first commissioner stepped down — making ex-Justice Andres Reyes Jr. the body’s sole commissioner left. READ: Another ICI commissioner resigns In a statement, Press Secretary Dave Gomez explained that Fajardo was brought into the ICC to closely review the money linked to the projects under investigation and help trace where public funds went, which he said “is now finished.” “Her role was […]... Keep on reading: Palace: Rossana Fajardo's role at ICI meant to be 'temporary'

On Christmas birthday, Ivana Alawi wishes for a 'faithful husband, many kids'

On Christmas birthday, Ivana Alawi wishes for a 'faithful husband, many kids'

As she turned 29 on Christmas Day, Ivana Alawi got candid about things that are somehow missing in her life, and that is a husband and a child.  In an interview with Karen Davila for her vlog on Thursday, Dec. 25, Alawi was asked about the things that she is somehow finding herself wishing for amid the other blessings in her life.  “I want my own family soon. A loving husband, a faithful husband, a big family. Gusto ko madaming anak (I want many children),” she said.  The actress-vlogger noted that she ‘s looking for a guy who’s “loyal, humble, […]... Keep on reading: On Christmas birthday, Ivana Alawi wishes for a 'faithful husband, many kids'

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro rebuked Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste for urging her to verify with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon claims that some Cabinet officials were proponents of budget insertions. Castro said the burden of proof lies

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro rebuked Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste for urging her to verify with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon claims that some Cabinet officials were proponents of budget insertions. Castro said the burden of proof lies

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro rebuked Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste for urging her to verify with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon claims that some Cabinet officials were proponents of budget insertions. Castro said the burden of proof lies

PNP: Christmas generally peaceful; public safety ops continue

PNP: Christmas generally peaceful; public safety ops continue

MANILA — The celebration of Christmas has so far been generally peaceful nationwide, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday. In a statement, the PNP reported the peaceful and orderly celebration of the Christmas Eve Mass on December 24, following the successful security coverage of the nine traditional dawn masses or Simbang Gabi held nationwide from December 16 to 24. PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said police personnel were deployed in churches, transport hubs and key convergence areas to ensure the safety of churchgoers and the general public throughout the Christmas season. “We celebrated Christmas […]... Keep on reading: PNP: Christmas generally peaceful; public safety ops continue

Day after Christmas: PITX logs over 100,000 travelers Friday afternoon

Day after Christmas: PITX logs over 100,000 travelers Friday afternoon

MANILA, Philippines — The influx of passengers began arriving again at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Friday, Dec. 26, or a day after Christmas Day. In a Viber message, PITX Senior Corporate Affairs Officer Kolyn Calbasa said as of 1 p.m. this Friday, a total of 102,744 passengers have traveled through their bus terminal, which is one of the major transport hubs in the country.  The figure is 35 percent higher than the over 75,000 persons (75,911) who left or arrived in Metro Manila through this terminal in Parañaque City on Christmas Day (Thursday). READ: NLex traffic flow […]... Keep on reading: Day after Christmas: PITX logs over 100,000 travelers Friday afternoon

Japan OKs record 9-trillion yen defense budget to deter China

Japan OKs record 9-trillion yen defense budget to deter China

TOKYO, Japan — The Japanese Cabinet on Friday, December 26, approved a record-setting 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for its defense budget as the country faces elevated tension from China. Japan aims to fortify its region with strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals. The draft budget for fiscal 2026, beginning April, is up 9.4% from 2025 and marks the fourth year of Japan’s ongoing five-year program to double annual arms spending to 2% of gross domestic product. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in November that her country’s military could get involved if China were to take […]... Keep on reading: Japan OKs record 9-trillion yen defense budget to deter China