Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has filed two bills that will strip government officials and employees of secrecy rights under the laws on bank deposits as well as foreign currency deposits. Lacson, in Senate Bill 38 titled "An Act Further Strengthening the Secrecy of Bank Deposits Law, Amending for...
President Marcos has vetoed the bill seeking to strengthen the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) and declaring it as a National Polytechnic University. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed on Friday, July 11, that Marcos vetoed the measure...
Imagine touring a farm from the comfort of your home. That 's precisely what Dr. Rolando “Olan” Maningas, head of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Calabarzon Center, showcased in his “Steering Digital Transformation Through AGRi 360” presentation. We virtually visited Ed...
In today’s digital age, new technologies are continuously released that we barely notice how quickly they evolve. Naturally, as newer and upgraded devices come out, we, as consumers, also tend to upgrade and keep up with the latest trends, leaving our old gadgets behind. As we step toward the...
Why is the Philippines a forever rising tiger? It’s a question that keeps coming up, again and again, in business forums, political debates, and even casual conversations. We always seem to be at the edge of something big, full of potential, full of promise. And yet, somehow, we never quite get...
Removing the K to 12 program, particularly its important component the Senior High School (SHS) would be a “step backward” for Philippine education and would disproportionately harm poor students, according to the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) and education stakeholders. Amid calls...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved nearly ₱28.3 billion in recoveries for the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), a decision expected to lead to higher power rates for consumers starting in August. ERC Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta announced on Monday, July 7,...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) agreed that the Filipino youth should be able to fight “all forms of misinformation” by being vigilant and focused. This was DFA’s response when sought for reaction on Chinese Embassy in Manila Minister Counsellor Wang Yulei’s call to the Filipino...
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) announced that several new power plants, including both renewable and conventional energy facilities, are expected to come online in the second half of 2025.
IEMOP revealed in a media briefing that 14 power projects are...
The country’s leading group of employers said micro-entrepreneurs will be the most affected by the upcoming implementation of the ₱50 wage hike for private sector workers in the National Capital Region (NCR), warning that it could lead to job losses and business closures. The Employers...
The 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) will be held from October 23 to 25, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. With momentum building from both public and private sectors, EVAP aims to consolidate its efforts in pushing for the widespread adoption of electric mobility in...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and technical partner Central Philippine University (CPU) recently launched the Technical Guide on Food Product Packaging in the Philippines here. “We often think of packaging in terms of aesthetic or visuals. But in the food...
