The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has kicked off its collaboration with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) for the establishment of an electricity affordability index so Filipino consumers can fully track and be guided on the variation of the tariffs they have been paying...
The Philippine women’s national football team breezed past Tajikistan with an 8-0 rout in their second game of the 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, at the Hisor Central Stadium Saturday, April 8. *The Filipinas inch closer to the second round of the Olympic qualifiers....
Professor Clarita Carlos knows beauty when she sees it. Professor Clarita Carlos (right) smiles beside an unnamed Russian intern she met during a trip four months ago. (Facebook) Over the weekend, the erstwhile national security adviser of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. shared on Facebook...
AUGUSTA (AFP) — Norway's Viktor Hovland, Spain's Jon Rahm and American Brooks Koepka shared the first-round lead at the Masters on Thursday, April 6, after taking advantages of easier-than-usual conditions to card seven-under par 65s. *Viktor Hovland of Norway plays his tee shot on the 12th...
CEBU CITY – A 46-year-old Indian national was arrested after he set on fire the house of his former girlfriend in Carcar City, southern Cebu. A HOUSE and a multicab are damaged after they were set on fire by an Indian national in Carcar City, southern Cebu on Tuesday morning, April 4. (Photo from...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has identified strategies to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), strengthen partnerships, and engage in collaborative efforts to improve Southeast Asia's quality of life. In a presentation during the 2nd ASEAN Ministerial Dialogue...
A cease and desist order has been slapped against RDC Reield Marine Services, Inc., the owner of the sunken motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) confirmed on Holy Wednesday, April 5. MARINA Enforcement Service (ES) Director Ronaldo Bandalaria said the order...
In observance of the religious activities and travelers during this Holy Week, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered public telecommunications entities (PTEs) to boost broadband connectivity. NTC Memorandum Order No. 003-04-2023 issued April 4, 2023 by Commissioner Atty. Ella...
ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – M/V Star Breeze, a luxury cruise ship, docked at Hundred Islands National Park here on Palm Sunday. The Department of Tourism Region (DOT)-1 led by Director Joseph Francisco “Jeff” Ortega said the arrival of M/V Star is a welcome development in the return of cruise...
The four new bases in the Philippines where US troops will have access to under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) will allow forces of both countries to "seamlessly" address various challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The US Department of Defense made the remark on Monday...
The Bureau of the Treasury borrowed partially despite the drop in benchmark yields for short-term loans. At Monday's auction of Treasury bills on April 3, the national government raised P12.8 billion, below the P15 billion plan for the week. The 91-day Treasury bill rate decreased to 5.045...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – The Police Regional Office-1 (Ilocos) honored three lady police officers for their outstanding performance in the campaign against criminality in the region during the observance of National Women’s Month. Police Brig. Gen. John C. Chua, PRO-1 director, said the...
