Scaling back from foreign debt was more pronounced in February, but the Marcos Jr. administration’s aggressive borrowing from domestic lenders drove the surge in government gross borrowings in the first two months of the year. According to the latest Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) data, the...
From the point of view of the law enforcement agency at cybercrime frontline, requiring social media firms to implement stricter regulations to shield their platform from fake news and disinformation is a welcome development. And that’s what officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) felt...
A newly-formed opposition coalition to the current administration is using the "unity" catchphrase that was made popular by President Marcos. Former House Speaker and Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez placed the spotlight on the so-called "RAGE Coalition" in a Facebook post on...
Any potential resumption of discussion on oil agreement with China or other countries will be firmly anchored on Philippine sovereignty and in full compliance with the Constitution and existing laws, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement on Sunday, April 12, the DFA said that...
A major rollback in fuel prices is set to take effect on Tuesday, April 14, offering relief to consumers amid recent volatility in global oil markets, President Marcos announced. “Simula Martes, April 14, may malaking rollback sa presyo ng langis (Starting Tuesday, April 14, there will be a big...
A group of supporters of the former Duterte administration and Vice President Sara Duterte gathered on Sunday, April 12 at The Club Filipino in San Juan City, to formally launch the Reform Alliance for Good Governance (RAGE) Coalition. Led by Mayor Sebastian Duterte, the RAGE Coalition is a...
The Department of Energy (DOE) threatened oil companies with legal action if they fail to implement government-mandated price rollbacks that significantly exceed industry calculations, citing powers granted under a state of national energy emergency. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin issued the...
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos spent a quiet “date night” on Saturday evening, April 11, stepping out for dinner in what appeared to be a light moment amid persistent online rumors about the President’s health. “Took Liza out for a quiet dinner, just a bit of time away...
The House leadership wants to institutionalize a national protection system that would ensure Filipinos are not left to bear the full burden of another fuel-driven crisis similar to what is currently happening. For this purpose, House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III and Majority Leader Sandro...
The government is moving to wrap up the first round of cash assistance for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in the regions this month, as it ramps up support for the transport sector amid rising fuel costs. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the...
The Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) on Sunday, April 12, strongly denied allegations that its members were being used or paid to cover up the true health condition of President Marcos, calling such claims baseless and misleading. In a statement, the MPC said it “firmly rejects” accusations that...
Ballet Philippines closed its 56th season with the resounding success of the world premiere of “Paglalakbay.” Held at The Theatre at Solaire, this first-of-its-kind ballet was inspired by the folklore of the Ivatan people of Batanes. It served as a glorious eye-opener to the possibilities of...
