Vice President Sara Duterte (PPAB) More alleged individuals with names that suspiciously sound like junk food names and cellphone brands have received confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President (OVP), based on further diggings by the...
The Senate on Thursday, March 6, filed a manifestation asking the Supreme Court (SC) that "it be excused from submitting the comment" on the petition of Vice President Sara Duterte, who sought the nullification of the impeachment charges filed against her. Senate of the Philippines In a filing with...
Japanese Ambassador to Manila Endo Kazuya said that the P174-million (JPY 454 million) grant by the Japanese government for the development of the Bangsamoro region shows Japan’s “long-standing commitment” to the region’s peace and prosperity. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya signs and...
M/V Lapu-Lapu docks alongside BRP Sierra Madre during an unimpeded rotation and resupply mission at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on March 4, 2025. (Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines) (UPDATED) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) delivered food supplies and rotated its...
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) reported a decline in Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) prices in February due to increased supply in the system. Data from IEMOP showed that the average system price declined by 7.8 percent to ₱2.73 per kilowatt-hour...
LongHorn Steakhouse, the American restaurant known for its boldly seasoned, expertly grilled steaks, is set to open its first location in the Philippines this March at Streetscape, Shangri-La Plaza Mall. The brand, which originated in Atlanta in 1981, has grown to more than 590 locations worldwide....
To promote a safer learning environment for students nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced it is reinforcing its anti-bullying policies following the recording of 522 bullying cases in schools from 2022 to 2025. (Photo from Pixabay) In a statement issued on March 4, DepEd...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Today is Ash Wednesday. In receiving the ashes, we acknowledge that we are formed from the dust of the ground, and some day we will return to ashes. But we are precious in God’s eyes, given life and freedom, the same freedom given to angels. Using that freedom, our first...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL “What are your biggest regrets in life?” That was one of the many questions I heard from colleagues and friends over the past few days leading up to yesterday's celebration of my umpteenth birthday. I admit I am puzzled by the question. It seems people assume that...
A consumer group urged the Senate to act on the anti-online piracy bill, which the group considers an urgent concern as technology evolves over time. (Unsplash) "Nakapanlulumo ang patuloy na pagkakabinbin ng mga panukalang batas sa Senado na may layuning protektahan ang ating mga artista,...
The Philippine government’s total debt reached a record high of ₱16.31 trillion after the government borrowed an additional ₱261.5 billion in January. “This level remains manageable,” the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said in a March 4 statement, despite reporting a 1.6 percent increase in...
Looming Trump tariff hikes dampened investor demand, driving up interest rates on long-term government bonds. On Tuesday, March 4, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) borrowed ₱30 billion through the sale of reissued five-year bonds. Bids totaled ₱56.82 billion, nearly double the offered...
