Senator Pia Cayetano has called on lawmakers to expedite the passage of the bill that seeks the establishment of the Philippines’ own Center for Disease Control. During the Senate’s hybrid plenary session on Wednesday, Cayetano said it is imperative that the country establishes its own agency...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has partnered with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) for the establishment of aerotropolis ecozones and aerotropolis-linked ecozones in the country. PEZA Director General Charito Plaza and CAAP Director General Capt. Jim Sydiongco...
The local stock market weakened as investors took profits following the release of lower manufacturing data. The PSEi lost 76.22 points or 1.02 percent to close at 7,382.77 as the Property and Industrial sectors led the retreat across the board. Volume declined to 1.69 billion shares worth P6.75...
A strong competition policy will help strengthen the Philippines’ foundation to achieve upper-middle income country status, and to sustain growth towards high-income country status in one generation, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua said. "By fostering a business-friendly...
In a move that reflects how the leadership of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) respects all beliefs and cultures, the Coast Guard has approved the inclusion of 'hijab' in the uniform of female Muslim Coast Guard personnel. PCG Commandant, CG Admiral Leopoldo V. Laroya said the inclusion of hijab...
The Insurance Commission (IC) lauded the state-owned Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) and CARD Pioneer Microinsurance, Inc. (CPMI) for an agreement on agriculture insurance. In a statement, Insurance Commissioner Dennis B. Funa said the co-insurance agreement between PCIC and CPMI would help...
Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have started their sea trial of the Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV)-9701 that was bought and will be used in patrolling territorial waters of the country. The sea trial, according to the PCG statement, occurred in Japan seas. The MRRV-9701 is the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Thursday, Feb. 3 that its Hemodialysis Center has completed a total of 14,006 hemodialysis treatments. This is as of Feb. 1, since welcoming its first patients back in February 2019, according to PRC "We established a hemodialysis center to strengthen our...
Open banking transforms the customer experience in ways that have never been before. Financial inclusion is rising. In 2017, 23 percent of Filipino adults had bank accounts. Fast forward to 2021, it jumped to 53 percent. The ideal is that people, regardless of net worth,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed a number of its personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City to assist thousands of thousands of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who continue to return to their home provinces. The deployment was part of the government...
The local stock market continued to rise on the back of gains in the US and the easing of quarantine restrictions in the National Capital Region. The main index rose 97.34 points or 1.32 percent to close at 7,458.99 as the Property sector led the advance although the Industrial counter retreated....
Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) The most memorable period in Philippine sports history will be relived and honored next month when the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) and San Miguel Corporation (SMC) teamed up anew to hold its traditional Annual Awards Night. The festivity is booked at the ballroom...
