House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker’s office, MANILA BULLETIN Speaker Martin Romualdez says the House of Representatives is firmly behind President Marcos' commitment to protecting the country's...
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel sustained minor damage after it figured in a collision with a Chinese vessel during a resupply mission for troops stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre at the Ayungin Shoal on Tuesday, March 5. Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea,...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- Police here are concerned not only for the safety of residents but also for pets. POLICE rescue two distressed dogs in Pangasinan. (Photo via Liezle Inigo) Personnel of the Lingayen police station rescued two distressed dogs left exposed to the scorching heat on the highway....
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country's four-month streak of slowing consumer prices was disrupted by a sharp increase in rice and pork prices, causing the inflation rate to spike to 3.4 percent in February. Last month's headline inflation rate was higher than the 2.8...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN)) Bent on getting to the bottom of the reported rampant illegal gambling around the country, ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo has asked a House panel to summon all...
President Marcos has found it "unfortunate" that provocative, unilateral and illegal actions continue to happen in the West Philippine Sea "despite the clarity" provided by international law. Speaking at a forum organized by international think tank Lowly Institute in Melbourne on Monday, March 4,...
It was such a rare sight to have both Terrafirma and Blackwater, two perennial doormat teams, to be leading the PBA standings early in the conference. But for the Dyip, it was exactly what they envisioned as they hoped to break free the cellar and shed that infamous tag. Terrafirma's Stephen Holt...
Civilians will soon be allowed to own semi-automatic rifles following an amendment to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Republic Act 10591, an official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday, March 4. What the PNP is just waiting for is the publication of the amendment...
The Philippines refuses to be reduced to a mere bystander as geopolitical tensions surrounding world superpowers China and the United States of America (USA) continue, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he addressed the...
Positive news from the US boosted local stocks although the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) again failed to hold above the 7,000 level. The main index added 32.08 points or 0.46 percent to close at 6,951.67, boosted by gains of the Services and Property sectors. Volume was firm at 530...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto believes that the economic growth forecast provided by multilateral organizations is the more realistic target range for the Philippines compared to the current government assumption. During the Philippine Business Forum in Melbourne, Australia on Monday, March 4,...
photo: Makati Cty LGU Sufficient number of policemen will be present at the Makati Park and Garden to maintain peace and order amid the standoff between...
