The telecommunications industry is urging the government to ensure strong safeguards for consumers under the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) to be crafted for the Konektadong Pinoy Act, which recently lapsed into law. The bill, also known as the Open Access in Data Transmission Act,...
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has recommended the inclusion of stricter safeguards for public-private partnership (PPP) projects under a Senate bill (SB) seeking to accelerate classroom construction nationwide. In an Aug. 18 comment on SB No. 121, or the...
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has urged the Senate to harmonize pending anti-political dynasty bills into a single measure, warning that unchecked dynasties continue to weaken governance and perpetuate inequality. In an Aug. 20 comment on three Senate...
The local stock market is poised for a potential rally as bargain-hunting is expected, fueled by recent gains in United States markets on signals of an upcoming rate cut from the US Federal Reserve, which aligns with investor anticipation of a policy rate reduction from the Bangko Sentral ng...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) expects continued influx of investments into the country, following interest from several local government units (LGUs) in establishing new economic zones (ecozones), which are key drivers of trade and investment growth. PEZA Director General Tereso...
Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings) has assigned its highest Issue Credit Rating of PRS Aaa, with a Stable Outlook, to DoubleDragon Corp.’s bond issuance worth up to ₱10.9 billion. The planned issuance is for ₱3.5 billion, with an Oversubscription Option of up to ₱7.4 billion....
Even when pop music dominates the charts, orchestral music continues to leave a lasting impact. Just think back to when you last watched a movie. When you see Superman flying in the sky, it’s almost impossible not to hear John Williams’ soundtrack blasting in the background. Every bit of music...
The country marked National Heroes Day on Monday, August 25, with top defense, security, and peace officials urging Filipinos to keep alive the spirit of patriotism exemplified by those who fought for freedom while recognizing modern-day heroes who continue to serve the nation in different fields....
Lieutenant General Antonio G. Nafarrete, called “Toto” by his peers, never dreamed of becoming a soldier. Unlike many of his classmates at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) who had long envisioned themselves in uniform, his journey into the armed forces was more of an unexpected turn than...
As fuel prices are expected to spike by the last week of August, state-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) maintained that deregulation remains the more viable policy path over reviving the Oil Price Stabilization Fund (OPSF). According to Adoracion Navarro, senior...
The country’s umbrella group of exporters has retained its forecast that the export of goods and services will fall short of the government’s target this year, as uncertainties about the reliability of the United States (US) market continue to grow. Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc....
Sailors and marines onboard BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) drove away intruding Chinese vessels, effectively diffusing the tense situation in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. confirmed this on Sunday,...
