https://www.philstar.com/rss/pilipino-star-ngayon/bansa Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:30:07 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549797/p72-trilyong-2027-budget-hihimayin-na-sa-kamaraJoy Cantos Sisimulan ngayong Lunes, Agosto 17, ng Kamara ang masusing deliberasyon sa panukalang P7.2 trilyong national budget para sa 2027 na inihain ng administrasyon ni Pangu­long Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549797/p72-trilyong-2027-budget-hihimayin-na-sa-kamara https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549799/taxi-trike-drivers-isama-rin-kami-sa-p12-fuel-subsidyLudy Bermudo Umapela ang mga namamasadang taxi at tricycle drivers na maisama sila sa ipinatupad na P12 kada litro na fuel subsidy na nagsimula nitong Sabado, ngunit limitado lamang sa mga kwalipikadong benepisyaryo gaya ng pampasaherong jeep at UV Express. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549799/taxi-trike-drivers-isama-rin-kami-sa-p12-fuel-subsidy https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549800/gatchalian-walang-cifs-sa-non-enforcement-agencies-sa-2027-budgetMalou Escudero Tiniyak ni Senate­ President Sherwin Gatchalian nitong Linggo, Agosto 16, na mahigpit na ipatutupad ng Senado ang polisiya laban sa pagbibigay ng confidential at intelligence funds (CIFs) sa mga non-enforcement government agencies sa panukalang P7.2 trilyong national budget para sa 2027. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549800/gatchalian-walang-cifs-sa-non-enforcement-agencies-sa-2027-budget https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549803/pangulong-marcos-inutos-imbestigahan-ambush-sa-barmm-chief-ministerMer Layson Iniutos ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. nitong Linggo ang masusing imbestigasyon sa pananambang kay Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao  Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua at sa kanyang convoy. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549803/pangulong-marcos-inutos-imbestigahan-ambush-sa-barmm-chief-minister https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549806/50-lugar-nasa-state-calamity-dahil-sa-luis-maymay-habagatJoy Cantos Umaabot na sa 50 lugar ang isinailalim sa state of calamity dahil sa matinding epekto ng tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay at southwest monsoon o habagat, ayon sa ulat ng Office of Civil Defense  nitong Linggo, Agosto 16. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549806/50-lugar-nasa-state-calamity-dahil-sa-luis-maymay-habagat https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549807/dpwh-bigo-sa-de-kalidad-na-infrastracture-ombudsmanMer Layson Sinang-ayunan ni Department of Public Works and Highways  Secretary Vince Dizon ang pahayag ni Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla na bigo ang ahensiya sa pagbibigay ng de-kalidad na imprastraktura, dahilan upang mas paboran ang Public-Private Partnerships para sa mga pangunahing proyekto ng pamahalaan. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549807/dpwh-bigo-sa-de-kalidad-na-infrastracture-ombudsman https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549809/20-student-discount-sa-load-internet-isinulongMalou Escudero Sa gitna ng sunud-sunod na suspensyon ng klase at paglipat sa online learning dahil sa masamang panahon, isinusulong ni Senador Erwin Tulfo ang panukalang batas na magbibigay ng 20% discount sa mobile prepaid load, postpaid plans, at internet packages para sa lahat ng mag-aaral sa bansa. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549809/20-student-discount-sa-load-internet-isinulong https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549810/vp-sara-15-beses-nang-iniisnab-trialJoy Cantos Tinawag ni Manila Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. na “kawalang-galang” sa proseso ng Konstitusyon ang patuloy na hindi pagdalo ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa kanyang impeachment trial sa Senado na nasa 15 araw na. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/17/2549810/vp-sara-15-beses-nang-iniisnab-trial https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/16/2549539/mga-pinoy-sa-tsina-ginagamit-na-panggigipit-sa-pinasLudy Bermudo Hindi dapat gawing panangga ng Tsina ang mga Pilipino upang gipitin ang pamahalaan ng Pilipinas sa usapin ng immigration, ayon sa makabayang grupo. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/16/2549539/mga-pinoy-sa-tsina-ginagamit-na-panggigipit-sa-pinas https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/16/2549541/lump-sum-sa-infrastructure-projects-nasilip-sa-2027-budgetGemma Garcia Pinuna ni Senador Panfilo Lacson ang umano’y kwestiyunableng lump sum appropriations para sa mga infrastructure projects sa panukalang 2027 national budget. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/bansa/2026/08/16/2549541/lump-sum-sa-infrastructure-projects-nasilip-sa-2027-budget