Presidential son co-chairs 2025 world men’s volleyball tiff organizing committee
The cornerstones for the country’s solo hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025 were solidly nailed on Monday in a strategic meeting in Taguig graced by youthful Presidential son William Vincent “Vinny” Araneta Marcos, who will co-chair the Local Organizing Committee (LOC)......»»
DigiPlus recognized at Global Good Governance Awards 2024
DigiPlus Interactive Corporation (DigiPlus), the fastest-growing digital entertainment company in the country, received two awards at the recent 9th Global Good Governance (3G) Awards ceremony held in Taguig City......»»
April inflation quickened to 3.8% due to food, transpo costs — PSA
Food and transport prices once again accelerated the country’s inflation rate, rising by 3.8%, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority's report on Tuesday......»»
Antivenom supply: ‘Crucial regional hospitals’ must have them – Tulfo
MANILA, Philippines — Adequate supply of antivenom is a need in “crucial regional hospitals’ of the country. This is according to Senator Raffy Tulfo, who noted that the Philippines is mostly composed of agricultural and rural areas. Tulfo is referring to antivenom for snake bites, particularly Philippine cobras. In his privilege speech delivered on Monday’s.....»»
Garment factory workers in PH: Over 5,000 lose jobs
MANILA, Philippines — Weak demand overseas that depressed local orders caused around 5,100 garment factory workers to either be retrenched or forced to go on leave since the start of the year. At least nine factories have been affected, including Luenthai Philippines, the country’s biggest exporter of textile goods using cotton. This is according to.....»»
61 OFWs arriving from Israel – DMW
More overseas Filipino workers are returning home from Israel this week to escape the prevailing tension in the Middle East country, the Department of Migrant Workers reported yesterday......»»
‘BSP has room to keep policy settings steady’
Monetary authorities have room to keep the country’s monetary policy settings steady this month, even if inflation breaches the four percent upper target in April, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr......»»
State revenues hit P1.4 trillion in April
The country generated P1.4 trillion in revenues from January to April as the government ramped up its revenue mobilization efforts, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said......»»
Grab calls for localization of traffic plans
Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines is pushing for a localized approach in addressing the traffic crisis in the country, warning that a one-size-fits-all program may worsen the situation......»»
ADB: Carbon tax has potential in Philippines
The possibility of a carbon tax has potential in the Philippines, but such a measure must be market-driven and appropriate for the needs of a country still heavily reliant on fossil fuels......»»
PAGASA on severe heat: Worst is over
The worst is over in terms of the record-high temperatures and searing heat, with many areas in the country possibly experiencing thunderstorms in the second half of May, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.....»»
Higher GOCC remittances to help reduce debt – Marcos
Higher remittances from government-owned or controlled corporations will help cut the country’s borrowings and avoid the imposition of higher taxes, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
CVIRAA: Arnisadors tow Lapu-Lapu City to top of medal standings
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City temporarily dislodged the host delegation and defending champions, the Cebu City Niños, in the partial and official medal standings of the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) 2024, courtesy of its arnisadors. Eight gold medals were harvested by Lapu-Lapu City at the University of the Visayas (UV) Main Campus.....»»
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for May 6 due to hot weather
Some local government units and schools in the country have suspended their face-to-face classes due to the threat of scorching heat......»»
Philippines to host 1st UN gastronomy tourism event in June
The Philippines will host the first United Nations forum on gastronomy tourism for the Asia-Pacific region in June, a two-day event that seeks to raise awareness on the potential for culinary delights to boost a country's tourism industry......»»
D-Link partners with VST ECS to drive innovation, network solutions
Networking solutions provider D-Link and IT distributor VST ECS announced their distribution agreement recently. The partnership aims to accelerate innovation across the country......»»
30 areas under ‘dangerous’ heat index classification — PAGASA
In the latest heat index bulletin of PAGASA, it said that 30 areas in the country will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C......»»
Marcos: No water cannons for Philippine ships in WPS
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected a proposal to equip Philippine ships patrolling the West Philippine Sea with water cannons in response to China's aggressive actions against the country's vessels......»»
President Marcos forms body to create government lands master list
President Marcos has formed an interagency body tasked to create a master list of all lands owned by the government to ensure efficient and effective utilization of land resources for the country’s development......»»
President Marcos wants faster permit process for flagship infrastructure projects
To speed up the implementation of major infrastructure projects, President Marcos ordered government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to further simplify the permitting process for these developments to support the country’s continuing economic transformation......»»