With the dry season approaching, the government should allow companies to exercise “common sense” in implementing their health and safety policies, according to Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. In a recent interview, Ortiz-Luis said employers...
The Senate has been asked to provide a work area in its building for use of the House prosecution panel in preparation for the impeachment trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. Photo courtesy of House Secretary General The House of Representatives formally made the request in...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he is optimistic that the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act or Republic Act 12124 will transform Filipinos’ access to higher education as the new law addresses “the pressing need for flexibility and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has been commended for issuing new guidelines to promote mental well-being in schools, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a supportive and healthy learning environment for students and teachers. (Photo from Pixabay) The Second Congressional Commission on...
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...
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...
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 British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) hosted its latest Trade & Connect event, “Navigating the Future: Unlocking Sustainable and Green Investment Opportunities,” made possible through the support of KPMG as its major sponsor, Flat Planet as the venue partner, and the Manila...
A social media post that falsely claims Palawan is part of Chinese territory has been debunked by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). (Courtesy of NHCP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday, March 3, dismissed as a propaganda the claims circulating on social...
