The Philippines has increased its tax take as a share to the economy in 2022, even as it lagged behind the regional average in collection efficiency. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) Revenue Statistics in Asia and the Pacific 2024 report, the...
Former Senate president Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri believes that no irregularities in terms of funding will be unearthed in the scheduled hearing on the New Senate Building this week. Former Senate president Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri believes that no irregularities in terms of funding will be...
CAMP Aquino, Tarlac City – The Armed Forces-Northern Luzon Command on Sunday appealed to New People’s Army rebels to surrender, saying the government is always ready to accept and help them. The Nolcom made the appeal following an encounter on June 26 where troops successfully neutralized...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL On April 4, 1988, Proclamation No. 237 declared June as Philippine Environment Month. Think about that for a moment, as that represents 36 years of lawmakers recognizing that a higher level of awareness, and actively participating in the protection...
After stating that he was having difficulty finding a new Education Secretary , a group of teachers on Saturday, June 29, urged President Marcos to consider current and past officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) for the position. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) While not advocating for...
Senator Nancy Binay said on Saturday, June 29, that the public hearing on the New Senate Building (NSB) would serve as an opportunity for her to air her side of the controversy surrounding its cost of construction. "Maybe ito na yung pagkakataon para mapakinggan din ako ng pumalit sakin dahil nga...
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing talks to trade high-scoring Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for a package expected to include two first-round draft picks, according to people with knowledge of the discussions. Dejounte Murray (AP) The people spoke to The Associated...
Another batch of 500 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) had been transferred from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City to the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF) in Occidental Mindoro to address congestions in prison facilities. Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio...
The Senate Accounts Committee announced on Friday, June 28 that it is set to conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, July 3, as part of its commitment to ensure a prompt and impartial review of the new Senate building. "This initiative aims to eliminate delays that could result in unnecessary costs...
FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija – Three New People’s Army leaders were among the 10 fatalities in an encounter with soldiers in Barangay Malbang, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija on Wednesday, June 26. THE body of an NPA casualty in an encounter with the military in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, on June 27....
Anticipation builds for the new Education Secretary following President Marcos' announcement that he will appoint the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) this week. The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) has put forward recommendations for the next Department of Education (DepEd)...
The bill mandating private universities and colleges to waive college entrance examination fees of qualified students has lapsed into law and takes effect immediately. Photo from Pixabay A copy of the law was published in newspapers on June 28. Republic Act (RA) No. 12006, which lapsed into...
