President Marcos has approved the recommendations of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) to enhance efforts to boost the tourism industry following the signing into law of the VAT Refund for Non-Resident Tourists. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File photo) During their meeting in...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a lahar advisory on Sunday, Dec. 1, for areas surrounding Mayon Volcano in Albay due to heavy rainfall brought by the shear line. The shear line is a weather system that forms when cold winds from the northeast monsoon...
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has intensified its push for its own free-trade agreement among its 21 member-economies to complement as well as fill in the gaps of existing FTAs in the region. The 2024 APEC Leaders' Machu Picchu Declaration in Lima, Peru, last Nov. 16 also committed...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday evening, Nov. 15 issued a lahar advisory for three active volcanoes—Mayon, Pinatubo, and Taal—due to the anticipated heavy rainfall from Typhoon “Pepito” (international name: Man-yi), which is expected to make...
Fishermen prepare for the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) by securing their boats along the Tullahan River in Navotas City on Oct. 23, 2024. (Santi San Juan/Manila Bulletin) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued flood...
Mayon Volcano (Photo from Phivolcs) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday, Oct. 22 issued a warning regarding potential lahars from Mayon Volcano as tropical storm “Kristine” (international name “Trami”) is expected to bring heavy to intense rainfall...
The country’s three mobile network operators (MNOs) have presented a blueprint to Malacañang to reach over 7,000 Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) by expanding network infrastructure with new tower builds between 2025 and 2028. In a recent meeting of the Private Sector...
President Marcos suggested that building higher flood walls was among other measures that could help mitigate flooding in Metro Manila and other flood-prone areas, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) reported. Photo from President Marcos/Facebook Marcos said this in a meeting with the...
The local government of Pasig City has advised motorists to plan their trips in advance on Saturday, September 7, due to expected slow-moving traffic in some areas in the city as the Immaculate Conception Cathedral will hold a procession in the evening. The procession will begin at 6 p.m. onwards...
The Private Sector Advisory Council, represented by Noel Tempongko and Kartini Lim of Century Pacific Food Inc., has received the Bayaniyugan Gabay Award from the Philippine Coconut Authority at the COINS Awards Night 2024 for its contributions to sustainable practices and the empowerment of...
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) has proposed to President Marcos a series of initiatives to improve infrastructure and, ultimately, the quality of life for every Filipino family. Photo: Bongbong Marcos/Facebook This developed after President Marcos met with the PSAC in Malacañan last...
President Marcos has ordered a study for the possible granting of "nomad" visas to attract long-stay tourists to the country and help boost the tourism sector. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos/Facebook) Marcos said this as he met the Private Sector Advisory Council for...
