Lingering concerns over high inflation in the United States and Federal Reserve’s future action pushed up the interest rate for long-term Philippine debt papers. At a Bureau of the Treasury auction on Tuesday, Feb. 8, the yield for the reissued 10-year Treasury bond went up to 5.093 percent from...
The campaign guidelines issued by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the entire campaign period is difficult to implement, an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) admitted on Tuesday, Feb. 8. But DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said they are working...
A Malaysian and his Filipino cohort posing as court process server were arrested inside the Paranaque City police station, Monday night. Southern Police District (SPD) director, Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg, identified the suspects as Owi Jee Hao, 32, of Avida Tower, Alabang Muntinlupa City, and...
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena on Monday told the Senate that all he wanted is to be able to clear his name and be reinstated as a national athlete. “What I really just want is to be reinstated as a national athlete; to be able to represent the Philippines,” Obiena told the Senate Committee on...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) teamed up with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday, Feb. 7, as a final push to meet President Duterte's deadline and eliminate all threat groups, particularly the communist insurgents, and secure the May 9...
Short-term rates move sideways Short-term benchmark interest rates moved sideways amid excess liquidity in the financial market. At a Bureau of the Treasury auction on Monday, Feb. 7, the bellwether 91-day Treasury bill rate, which banks use in pricing their loans, inched up to 0.710 percent from...
The list of the unvaccinated persons in 12 of the country’s 17 regions is now with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). This was revealed by DILG Secretary Eduardo Año as he stressed that the list will be used to refocus the vaccination strategy to the barangays that lag...
Comelec lists down guidelines for the start of the campaign period Category levels to be hoisted in different areas Various acts prohibited during in-person campaigns, conventions, Miting de Avance and Rallies in all category level Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases are gradually dipping in the...
The Philippine Biodiesel Association (TPBA) joined Congress’ call for the long-delayed increase in the biodiesel blend to 5 percent (B5) as mandated by the Biofuels Act of 2006. "Congress sees the immediate and long term impact of a higher biodiesel mandate. The immediate benefits come with...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The Philippines is ready to start its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination drive for its younger population aged five to 11 starting on Monday, Feb. 7. The...
The National Geographic says it’s an absolute sweet spot The National Geographic has named Palawan, specifically El Nido, as one of the “world’s most romantic destinations.” If you’re among the lucky ones who has been to this getaway, you’ll understand why. A place of lush limestone...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena “Bing” V. Guanzon on Saturday, Feb. 5, said she will not vote for actor Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla who is running for senator. “Hindi...
