The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) unveiled an action plan to intensify economic cooperation between Manila and Beijing, specifically targeting a significant boost to Philippine exports and tourism. The move follows a directive from President...
FINDING ANSWERS Many did not see it coming. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. — heir to one of the most enduring political dynasties in the country — has asked Congress to prioritize four landmark reform bills that, if passed, would curb dynasties, restrain corruption, and shake the foundations of...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte criticized on Monday, Dec. 15, the premature opening of the Davao City Coastal Road Segment B. He said that public safety was being compromised due to a “rushed and ill-considered decision.” "The Department of Public Works and Highways...
President Marcos has lauded employees in Malacañang for weathering the "old guard" and encouraged them to continue being focused in the middle of political noise. During the flag raising ceremony at the Office of the President (OP) on Monday, Dec. 15, Marcos thanked Palace employees for the good...
The Philippines has issued a demarche to the Chinese Embassy in Manila over the firing of water cannon to Filipino fishermen near Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. The demarche was issued through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, Dec. 15. "We are giving a demarche to the...
Malacañang has defended the increase in the budget of the Medical Assistance For Indigents and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP), saying that it intends to expand the coverage of zero-balance billing policy to non-Department of Health (DOH) hospitals. Palace Press Officer and...
Despite softer investor demand for government IOUs, the Marcos Jr. administration successfully raised ₱20 billion from the sale of short-dated treasury bills (T-bills) at lower costs, following the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) widely anticipated rate cut last week. During the latest...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is studying the proposal of Mayor Alfred Romualdez to allow 30-ton trucks to traverse the San Juanico Bridge under controlled conditions. A key DPWH regional official said on Monday they are open to the suggestion to allow one-way...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon rejected speculation about a possible run in the 2028 elections, saying he will focus on fulfilling his duties. Dizon, who has served nearly 30 years in government, said he plans to return to the private sector after his term...
President Marcos has ordered the deployment of Philippine vessels in strategic locations to ensure that Filipino fishermen are safe at sea. This, after the recent water cannon attack made by China Coast Guard against Filipino fishermen near Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, injuring three...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Two municipalities in this province have decided to cancel Christmas parties as a gesture of sympathy to their constituents who experienced hardship after successive typhoons hit the province last month. Puerto Galera was the first to skip year-end gatherings...
The Bureau of Fire Protection 's (BFP) held a wreath laying ceremony at the Manila North Cemetery as part of its 52nd Fire Service Recognition Day in honor of the three firefighters who perished in line of duty during the December 14, 1973 Rockwell Plant fire incident in Makati City. Held at...
