Government releases P3.4 billion calamity funds in Q1
The government released a total of P3.4 billion in calamity funds in the first quarter of the year as it financed various disaster relief operations......»»
Biggest drug haul, but no one died – Marcos
The recovery of P13.3 billion worth of shabu in Batangas, considered to be the country’s biggest drug haul in a single police operation so far, indicated that the government’s “bloodless” campaign against illegal drugs is working, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
The conflicts of our time
There are two ongoing wars and one potential flashpoint in our world today......»»
BPI Customers Experience Transaction Delays Due to High Weekend Activity
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) customers faced delays in essential banking services due to a surge in weekend transactions, primarily tax payments, today, April 16, 2024. In a Facebook post, BPI said that their services which include ATM withdrawals, CAM deposits, Debit Card purchases, BPI app, BPI online, and the use of BPI online […].....»»
Senior citizens in Mandaue City receive cash aid
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Senior citizens in Mandaue City received the first tranche of their financial assistance, worth P4,000, on Tuesday, April 16. The distribution took place at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex, where the city government also offered several services. The caravan of services included free medical and dental consultations, legal consultations.....»»
Jubahib: 300 cops to serve suspension order too much
SUSPENDED Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib decried the augmentation of "300 police officers" in serving his 60-day suspension order......»»
Philippines urged to tighten emission standards to protect public health
The government should tighten “outdated” emission standards for sources of air pollution, including coal-fired power plants, to safeguard public health and the environment, a group said on Tuesday......»»
Daily Gospel, April 16
This is the Daily Gospel for today, April 16, 2024, which is the Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 15 Daily Gospel, April 13 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 6, 30-35. The crowd said to Jesus: “What sign can you do, that we may see.....»»
PAGASA: Danger heat index in 13 areas today
At least 13 areas in the Philippines could experience a “danger” heat index of 44 degrees Celsius today amid the continued effects of El Niño and the dry season, according to the state weather bureau......»»
Marcos: No additional EDCA sites in Philippines
The government has no plan of giving US forces access to more military bases in the country under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, President Marcos said yesterday, even as he expects expanded joint combat exercises with US and Japanese troops in the coming months......»»
Philippine government scrambles to save 4 seafarers captured by Iranians
Philippine government scrambles to save 4 seafarers captured by Iranians.....»»
LTO: Release of plastic license cards starts today
The Land Transportation Office will start today the nationwide distribution of plastic driver’s license cards, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II announced yesterday......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, April 15
KUALA LUMPUR -- The Malaysian government has agreed to establish Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM) for cross-border green electricity sales to neighboring countries. The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) said in a statement on Monday that the move is in line with Malaysia's energy transition aspiration and commitment to support regional power integration via the ASEAN Power Grid Init.....»»
RTB issue hikes borrowings to P420 billion in February
The government borrowed 22 percent more in February primarily due to the issuance of Retail Treasury Bonds aimed at financing state projects......»»
T-bill rates rise across the board
Rates for the government’s short-term securities went up across the board as investors expect that policy easing here and abroad will likely be pushed further down the road......»»
EDITORIAL - Taxes and governance
It’s tax filing month, and the government as usual launched a campaign to inform the public about meeting the deadline for filing tax returns......»»
Davao Norte Governor Jubahib defies suspension order
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib defies a suspension order issued to him by Malacañang over........»»
Paying, filing of ITR ends today — BIR
The tax bureau previously said that there would be no extension for the filing and payment of the ITR......»»
Suspension not due to Maisug prayer rally
DAVAO del Norte Vice Governor De Carlo "Oyo" Uy denied the allegation that the suspension of Governor Edwin Jubahib was due to the Maisug prayer rally to be staged in the province on Sunday, April 14......»»
DavNor Gov. Jubahib won’t heed OP’s suspension order
SUSPENDED Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib remains firm in his decision not to step down and heed the suspension order issued by the Office of the President (OP)......»»