MMDA: Chavit’s P200,000 incentive a ‘donation’
After being accosted by traffic enforcers and offering them a cash reward of P100,000, former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson yesterday fulfilled his promise and even doubled the incentive, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority......»»
UPCAT 2025 applications now open
The University of the Philippines is now accepting applications for the UP College Admission Test or UPCAT for academic year 2024-2025......»»
Raps readied vs PNP general’s ‘fake niece’
Criminal charges are being readied against a motorist who claimed to be a niece of a police general after she was apprehended for using the EDSA busway on April 11......»»
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......»»
Negros Occidental logs first pertussis fatality
The province of Negros Occidental recorded its first fatality from pertussis and 11 more confirmed cases as of yesterday......»»
Tuguegarao sizzles at 39 degrees Celsius
The city of Tuguegarao in Cagayan sizzled on Sunday after its temperature reached 39 degrees Celsius, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
Ban on e-bikes in Metro Manila roads begins
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority started yesterday the implementation of the ban on electric tricycles and e-bicycles from using major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region......»»
Retired judge dies in road mishap
A retired judge died while seven others were injured in a vehicular accident in Cagayan de Oro City on Sunday......»»
La Union farmers shift to drought-resistant crops
Farmers in La Union have shifted to drought-resistant crops to cushion the effects of the El Niño phenomenon in the agriculture sector......»»
What are Lumbar Thrombosis, Osteoarthritis? Sharon Cuneta shares health condition
"Megastar" Sharon Cuneta gave an update on her health condition. .....»»
The good boy is back: Kim Seon Ho marks third Philippines visit
Our favorite good boy and dimple prince visited Manila for the third time!.....»»
‘Bubble Gang’ long-time collaborators share gag show’s secrets to success
For more than two decades, “Bubble Gang,” now spelled “BBLGANG,” has become a staple of every Kapuso’s Entertainment fare. It features, among other things, “commercial spoofs, recurring characters, and parodies on politicians,” according to its website, and remains the local tinseltown’s longest-running gag show......»»
Joey Reyes accepts the FDCP challenge despite some apprehensions
Even before officially becoming the new head of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Jose Javier Reyes was widely expected to take over after Tirso Cruz III stepped down......»»
British Chamber highlights cybersecurity industry in boosting UK-PH trade
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson, together with the Department for Business and Trade Philippines Country Director James Thackery discussed the bilateral economic opportunities between the UK and the Philippines, citing significant sectors including cybersecurity, infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, among others. .....»»
‘GOCC suing Cavitex operator lacks authority’
The Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. has scored a state-owned firm for dragging one of its units to court without going through the proper authority in lodging a complaint......»»
Foreign borrowings nearly halved in Q1
The public sector’s foreign borrowings approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas went down by 48 percent to $2.87 billion in the first quarter from $5.56 billion recorded a year ago......»»
Megawide eyes return to bond market
Megawide Construction Corp., the listed infrastructure conglomerate, is returning to the bond market to raise as much as P5 billion......»»
Shakey‘s delivers higher profit last year
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. was on a roll in 2023, ending the year with strong profitability amid inflationary pressures......»»
Emperador earnings drop in 2023
Earnings of Emperador Inc. fell by double digits last year due to higher interest expense and tax......»»
The Philippines is open for business
“The Philippines is open for business.”.....»»