4 Calamba cops charged over 2 drug suspects’ kidnapping
Criminal complaints have been filed against four police officers and four other people in connection with the alleged kidnapping of two drug suspects in Calamba City on Jan. 11......»»
Insufficient power supply: Luzon, Visayas grids on yellow alert anew
The Luzon and Visayas grids were placed under yellow alert yesterday as power supply thinned due to plant outages......»»
MMDA to ‘revisit’ penalty for e-trike ban
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority would “revisit” the penalty for users of electronic tricycles and bicycles as well as gasoline-fueled light vehicles caught traversing certain major roads in Metro Manila, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said yesterday......»»
Lighting the path toward long-term energy stability
In discussions of economic development, energy security often finds itself relegated on the sidelines behind infrastructure, agriculture and education......»»
Local ISP secures US grant for study on internet access
Local internet service provider Responsible Internet Sustainability Effort Inc. has secured a grant from the US Trade and Development Agency for the conduct of a feasibility study to strengthen the delivery of internet services in the country......»»
LBC back in the red on higher debt payments
Courier giant LBC Express Holdings Inc. sank in the red in the first quarter as it paid loans acquired in the latter half of 2023 and took on new debts to fund capital expenditures......»»
Stronger public-private partnership sought
Tycoon Lance Gokongwei, president and chief executive officer of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc., is pushing for a stronger alliance between the government and private sector in revitalizing the manufacturing sector as the backbone of national industrialization......»»
NEDA supports stronger NFA role
The National Economic and Development Authority is supporting a stronger role for the National Food Authority in buffer stocking by being allowed to import rice during emergency situations......»»
Where Should You Set Up Your Pop-Up Shop?
Pop-up shops continue to test the resolve of the traditional brick-and-mortar setup, offering small businesses fantastic opportunities to test the waters, showcase their products, and generate buzz, all while not incurring big liabilities in rent and other monthly bills. But with so many factors to consider, choosing the perfect location can at times feel overwhelming. […].....»»
News in pictures | ICC urged to investigate Marcos Jr., Duterte over war crimes
The Friends of the Filipino People in Struggle submitted a copy of the findings and verdict of the recently concluded International People's Tribunal on the War Crimes of the U.S.-supported Marcos Jr. and Duterte governments in Brussels on May 17 to 18. The post News in pictures | ICC urged to investigate Marcos Jr., Duterte over war crimes appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
US approves funds for modernization of Philippine power sector
The United States Trade and Development Agency has approved the release of funds that will support efforts for the modernization and buildout of electricity transmission and distribution networks in the Philippines......»»
House OKs enhanced social pension bills
hree bills enhancing social pension for senior citizens and persons with disabilities were approved on third and final reading as administration and opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives crossed party lines on Tuesday......»»
School year starts July 29; no Saturday classes
President Marcos has approved the gradual return to the old June-to-March school calendar following concerns that the present schedule makes students and teachers vulnerable to the extreme heat of the summer months......»»
House OKs bill restoring NFA power to import rice
Administration lawmakers approved on third and final reading on Tuesday the measure amending provisions of the Rice Tariffication Law in the hope of substantially bringing down the price of rice in the retail market......»»
Marcos Jr. hosts dinner for Chiz, other senators after shakeup
President Marcos met with newly elected Senate President Francis Escudero and other senators over dinner on Tuesday, a day after a shakeup in the Senate leadership......»»
No mandatory masking amid new COVID-19 variant – DOH
There is no need to reimpose mandatory masking and additional vaccination amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in Singapore, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said yesterday......»»
Divorce bill gets final House nod
A divided House of Representatives yesterday approved on third and final reading the absolute divorce bill that in nearly four decades only reached plenary debates in the halls of Congress......»»
NPC probes Alice Guo’s membership
The Nationalist People’s Coalition is looking into the origins of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, who ran and won as an independent candidate but later joined the party that recently entered into an alliance with President Marcos’ Partido Federal Pilipinas, NPC chairman and former Senate president Vicente Sotto III said yesterday......»»
LIST: Miss Universe Philippines 2024, 4 more titles winners; special awards
It was Ahtisa Manalo who won the most special awards, her haul including Miss Aqua Boracay, Miss Danielito's, Miss Fairy Skin, Miss Hello Glow, Miss iColorPlus, Miss Smilee, and Queen of Hearts......»»
LIST: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 winner prizes
Newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan not only won the coveted crown and the right to represent the country at this year's Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico, but she also took home prizes to go with the crown. .....»»