NATIONAL
Lagdameo rebuts innuendos linking SAP in DPWH scam
Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Antonio Lagdameo Jr. denies claim he meddles in the projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which were allegedly seen from the files of the late Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral of DPWH. Secretary Lagdameo said his office is not an implementing agency, adding that it has...
REGIONAL
Davao City Council approves incentives for city employees
DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Council approved the supplemental budget on Tuesday, December 23, which provides gratuity pay and service recognition incentives to city government employees, following its third and final reading. The 21st City Council approved Supplemental Budget No. 3, which allocates a total of P187.324 million sourced from the city’s General Fund...
OPINION
Prospects in cattle raising (FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Manny Piñol)
In Photo: Junio Brahman bulls in the Victa Ranch of Mexico, Pampanga. Bright Prospects For Cattle Farming In 2026 As Global Production Drops By 1.5% & US Beef Prices Hit $9/Lb! Cattle Farming, whether commodity breeds like Brahman and Hybrids or the Premium Wagyu, offers the best opportunities for Filipino farmers for 2026 because of...
BUSINESS
BPI’s LSB strengthens financial support for over 67,000 teachers nationwide
In Photo: LSB representatives interact with teachers during the Palarong Pambansa 2025,highlighting the bank’s continued support for educators through financial services. Teachers play a vital role not only in shaping young minds but also in building stronger, more resilient communities. Recognizing their invaluable contributions, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its subsidiary Legazpi...