Book shopping just got a playful twist. National Book Store has launched The National Hunt, a countrywide game that invites readers to search for hidden surprises tucked between bookshelves. Instead of simply browsing for your next favorite title, shoppers now have a chance to stumble upon mystery...
The Lucio Tan Group’s lending arm, the Philippine National Bank, is undertaking reorganization in a bid to streamline its operations following the appointment of its new president, Edwin R. Bautista. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank stated that its Board of Directors has...
Vice President Sara Duterte underscored the importance of cooperation between China and the Philippines as they face “common challenges” and work to improve the welfare of their citizens. The official delivered a video message during the 76th Founding Anniversary of the People’s Republic of...
Typhoon ‘Opong’ made landfall in Eastern Visayas, disrupting four transmission lines in Samar, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In a situational report issued at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, the NGCP said that the affected transmission lines have impacted...
Soon after Congress convenes every July, the President submits a proposal to the House of Representatives that details what the government needs to operate and to implement projects in the coming year; the revenues that it expects to generate; and how much it needs to borrow to cover the proposed...
Following the plans to expedite the transmission projects of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has identified 13 projects awaiting approval. In a commission meeting held on Thursday, September 25, the ERC noted ₱93.6 billion worth of...
Malacañang has directed various government agencies to implement the 2024 National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) which details comprehensive strategies for disaster risk reduction. The Palace made the directive through Memorandum Circular No. 100 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on...
The National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC) successfully concluded its 7th securitization offering called NHMFC Bonds 2024 worth ₱1.3 billion, with a very strong credit rating from the Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings). PhilRatings has assigned a Final Issue Credit Rating of...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday, Sept. 24, condemned the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) for barring reporters from Spin.PH and reprimanding a Rappler journalist over their coverage of the ongoing FIVB Volleyball Tournament. In his manifestation delivered before the plenary...
For more than three decades, Sr. Aristea Bautista has been a tireless advocate for indigenous communities in the Philippines, and has earned her the respect and support of organizations like the AY Foundation and JCI Manila, which have recognized her as a true champion for the underserved....
Senators Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and Loren Legarda renewed the push for Congress to increase the budget for scholarships for children of combatants to improve the overall peace situation in the country. During the 2026 budget deliberation for the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace,...
There is a so-called “leadership fund” in the National Expenditure Program (NEP) which is included in the preparation of the government’s annual national budget. Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan disclosed this at the continuation of the Senate Blue...
