Quezon: Fiery lies, fragile truths, hero complexes
TBA Studios’ “Quezon” is not your grandfather’s history lesson—it is a sharp-edged, stylish political drama that trades hero worship for hard truths. The third film in the ever-expanding “Bayaniverse" thrusts Manuel Luis Quezon into the spotlight: brilliant, ruthless, and ablaze with ambition.
TWG to oversee FDA role transfer under AIDCA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a Technical Working Group (TWG) to oversee the transfer of animal health regulatory functions from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and the National Dairy Authority (NDA), as mandated by the newly signed Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act (AIDCA).
TS Ramil threatens 925K hectares of crops
Tropical Storm Ramil is threatening 925,100 hectares of standing crops across six agricultural regions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said in a bulletin issued on October 17.
MPIC eyes bigger stake in Metro Pacific Health, citing long-term growth plans
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) confirmed its continued interest in acquiring a larger stake in Metro Pacific Health Corp. (MPH), the country’s largest private hospital network, as part of its broader strategy to expand and digitize healthcare services in the Philippines.
DOTr defers vehicle purchase, redirects P50M for unit facilities
Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered the deferment of a ₱50 million vehicle procurement plan for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Central Office, reallocating the funds instead to enhance facilities at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
