Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is now pushing for a bill that seeks to establish a government-owned crude oil tank storage facility to ensure fuel security for the Philippines. In filing Senate Bill No. 1993, Escudero said it is imperative for the government to provide a national buffer to...
The Catholic Bishops ' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has formally declared the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Mayamot, Antipolo City, a national shrine on Monday, March 16, 2026, in recognition of its growing importance as a center of devotion to St....
Aside from giving the Philippines quality generic medicines and the milk being used by a global coffee brand, Ambassador Dr. Smiljana Knez of the Republic of Slovenia aims to provide Filipinos with “science to business” knowledge that could help them learn energy efficiency and cope with...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared a plan by PNB Holdings Corp., the real estate arm of Philippine National Bank, to list its shares on the local bourse by way of introduction, paving the way for the lender to unlock value from its prime property portfolio. The Commission En...
Bans on smoke-free nicotine alternatives are increasingly driving illicit markets across Southeast Asia, where vaping products remain widely available through underground and online channels despite strict prohibitions in several countries. According to international policy experts and public...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has stressed the need for stricter penalties amid recent foreign espionage activities targeting the Philippines ' state secrets. Lacson said that while he filed a bill to address the issue as early as July 2025, the proposed measure is still...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will start using the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), or National ID, as the primary identification for the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens beginning April 1. Senior citizens who have not yet registered with PhilSys are...
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC) proudly announce the 30 winning titles in the 43rd Annual National Book Awards (NBA), recognizing this cycle’s most outstanding locally published books across diverse genres and languages. Of 385 titles submitted...
The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) is seeking stronger regional measures against illicit trade, saying the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairship presents an opportunity to solidify support among member countries. In a report titled "Driving ASEAN Action Against Illicit Trade" submitted to the...
As the world grapples with complex challenges—from climate change and food security to disaster resilience—the Philippines is looking to its young minds for solutions. During the opening of the 2026 National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) on March 10, Department of Education (DepEd)...
The Senate on Monday, March 9, approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1744, otherwise known as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Voting 20-0-0, the Upper Chamber approved the proposed measure, which aims to regulate debt collection practices and protect debtors from abuse,...
Hundreds of women joined the “Indak ni Juana” Zumba Party Contest at the Pasay City Hall grounds on Sunday, March 8, marking the start of the city’s celebration of National Women’s Month. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the activity aims to promote women’s empowerment, gender...
