The Philippines is poised to capture a multibillion-peso windfall following the historic decision by JPMorgan Chase & Co. to include the country’s sovereign debt in its flagship emerging-market bond index. The Philippine government estimated that the inclusion would spark approximately ₱240...
Former senator Antonio "Sonny" Trillanes IV shared to House of Representatives reporters on Wednesday, April 22 what he believed was the key difference bettwen Senator Risa Hontiveros and another prospective alternative opposition standard-bearer, Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo. "Yung grupo namin,...
Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Secretary Fredderick A. Vida vowed to explore all available legal processes to bring former congressman Zaldy Co back to the country as he is set to leave the country on Thursday, April 23, to meet and negotiate with Czech officials. During an interview, Vida told...
ILOILO CITY – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aklan said the awarding by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) of the P7.78-billion bridge project linking world-famous Boracay Island to mainland Malay town is against the will of the people. “The continued pursuit of the Boracay...
Malacañang described the signing of the set of rules on the implementation of the Philippine Offshore Gambling Operators (POGO) ban as the "final nail in the coffin," which would prevent its "resurrection in a different form." The Inter-Agency Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on the...
The Supreme Court (SC) asked President Marcos to comment in 10 days on a petition to compel him to submit himself to physical and mental health examinations. The examinations sought from the President included a hair follicle test to determine a habitual or long-term illegal drug use. The...
The Philippine government is stepping up efforts to attract high-impact foreign investments, positioning the country as a stable destination amid global uncertainty. Speaking at the Philippine Executive Forum on April 20, Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go outlined the country’s economic case to a...
Selected local government units (LGUs) across the country have been authorized to directly undertake classroom construction projects, in a move by the government aimed at accelerating the delivery of much-needed school infrastructure and easing classroom shortages. Education Secretary Sonny Angara...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business group, is backing the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposal to lift the moratorium on new coal-fired power plants, describing the move as a pragmatic necessity to safeguard energy security and industrial...
Malacañang said it is still considering the Japanese government’s invitation for President Marcos to make a state visit next month. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire said on Wednesday, April 22, that nothing is confirmed yet. "Nothing is confirmed. We are still...
COTABATO CITY – Police and poll officials have begun security preparations, initially held in Maguindanao del Sur province, for the May 5 to 7 filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) in connection with the first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) set for September this year. Police...
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joined the Catholic faithful in Pangasinan to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Manaoag. The President and the First Lady joined hundreds of devotees at Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag...
