The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is now preparing travel advisories amid the threat of super typhoon “Bavi” which is expected to enter the country’s area of responsibility as early as Tuesday night, July 7. LTFRB chairman Vigor D. Mendoza II said they are now...
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday praised Vice President Sara Duterte 's lead defense counsel, lawyer Sheila Sison, describing her as an experienced litigator after watching her opening presentation before the Senate impeachment court. "First time I watched her at work: she is clearly an...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s just concluded official visit to Canada marks a defining moment in Philippines-Canada relations. More than a routine exchange of diplomatic courtesies, the visit produced tangible economic and people-centered gains that elevate bilateral ties to their highest...
The Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) is already generating a great deal of interest among leading Philippine businesses, both big and small. They know that foreign direct investments (FDIs) coming from at least nine major developed countries will impact the regions of CALABARZON, the National Capital...
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) has waived fund transfer fees for digital transactions made through its online channels, joining a growing number of major banks and e-wallet providers that have eliminated or lowered transfer charges. Starting Tuesday, July 7, Landbank will make...
Camarines Sur-based lawmakers are prodding Congress to prioritize a proposed law providing job protection and incentives to so-called freelance or "gig industry" workers once the second regular session opens on July 27. Reps. Migz Villafuerte and Luigi Villafuerte of the province 's 5th...
House lead prosecutor Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville "Jinky Bitrics" Luistro did the honors Monday, July 6 in formally launching the prosecution panel 's effort to convict Vice President Sara Duterte based on the articles of impeachment. Speaking during the first day of Duterte 's...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Norwegian Police Service have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), expanding information sharing to help identify offenders, rescue victims, and stop...
BATAC CITY – The city government of Batac has declared a state of calamity following a massive fire that caused extensive damage to properties and disrupted the livelihoods of affected residents and business owners. The unnumbered resolution, unanimously approved by members of the Sangguniang...
Waling-waling, first discovered in the forests of Mount Apo, has never been declared the country’s national flower. That distinction belongs to the sampaguita, a flower that hails from India. But now, waling-waling has been officially recognized as the Philippines’ national orchid. In a special...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, July 6, skipped the first day of her impeachment trial as the defense team maintained her right to be represented by a counsel. Lawyer Michael Poa, spokesman of the defense team, said Duterte “has chosen to appear by counsel” and that it is “her right...
By YUKA MORIYAMA TOKYO (Jiji Press) – Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene J. Garcia-Albano has emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral cooperation in security and economic affairs as the two countries prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic...
