The Bureau of Immigration (BI) should identify at the soonest possible time who helped former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque escaped the country undetected, two senators on Wednesday, December 4 said. Sen. Risa Hontiveros, head of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family...
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (Courtesy of DOT) The Department of Tourism (DOT) has confirmed that the Philippines will host the inaugural Terra Madre Asia Pacific in 2025, further solidifying its aspirations to become a global leader in gastronomy tourism. During the 2nd...
Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, November 21 disclosed that some government officials are practically coaching Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) on how they can circumvent the industry ban by registering as Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms. ...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released the 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide to assist consumers in making informed purchasing decisions for the holiday season. “Aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to promote consumer rights and responsibilities, this year’s...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has lauded the signing of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises-Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act, saying it will boost investment and simplify tax administration. In a statement,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, November 14 cautioned that the passage into law of the proposed Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act may replicate policy mistakes that happened in the past especially in the energy sector. Sen. Risa Hontiveros explains why she voted no to...
"We give the world our best." This was First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos' remark as she called on the local film industry to rally behind a renewed vision of showcasing Filipino talent on the world stage. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (Liza Marcos/Facebook) First Lady Liza said this as she graced the...
Voting 14-3, the Senate approved on Monday, Nov. 11, Senate Bill No. 2793 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act on third and final reading. Sen. Pia S. Cayetano expresses gratitude to her colleagues who supported the passage of Senate Bill No. 2793 or the Philippine Natural Gas...
The bill seeking the full development of the Philippines’ natural gas industry was approved by the Senate on second reading on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Sen. Pia S. Cayetano stands firm to promote indigenous gas as she continues to defend Senate Bill No. 2793 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry...
The Philippines leads the Southeast Asian (SEA) region as the fastest-growing internet economy in Southeast Asia due to its growing domestic consumption, revitalized services sector, and higher remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) cited...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has recognized SM Investments Corporation and BDO Unibank Inc. as among this year’s “Country Movers,” to highlight their significant contributions to national development. Presented during the 50th Philippine Business Conference and Expo...
Cebu is fast becoming an emerging force in the Philippine cacao industry since its rich soil and warm climate are ideal for the cultivation of the cacao tree whose seeds are used to make chocolate. As the premier province of Central Visayas, Cebu is benefiting from the global and local demand for...
