Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that inflation may have already reached its highest point, projecting a gradual decline in the rate of food price increases in the coming months. Recto stated that the continued moderation in inflation may lead the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to consider...
To guarantee that all players in the flourishing liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry of the country will all play by the same rules, the Department of Energy (DOE) has inked a ‘research study pact’ with the University of the Philippines (UP) on drawing up regulatory toolboxes and standards...
China has warned it would be "dangerous" to implicate its internal issue with Taiwan in its maritime dispute with the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said that "the Taiwan question is not and should never become an issue between China and...
President Marcos signed into law Republic Act 11984, or the “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act” that mandates all public and private schools to allow disadvantaged students with unpaid tuition and other school fees to their take periodic and final examinations without required permits....
Senators on Friday, March 15 welcomed the enactment of Republic Act No. 11984 and are upbeat more students would be able to take school examinations despite facing financial challenges. The new law will require all private and public educational institutions to accommodate and allow...
China said it appreciated President Marcos' reiteration of the Philippines adherence to the One China Principle after he clarified that his congratulatory remark to Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te was only done because of common courtesy. Wang Wenbin, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman, made...
President Marcos congratulating Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te was only a common courtesy, and it does not mean that he was endorsing Taiwanese independence. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy) In an interview with 24 Oras on Tuesday, Jan. 23, Marcos defended his move to...
While China fumes against President Marcos’ congratulatory message to Taiwan President-Elect Lai Ching-Te because of the One China Policy, Filipinos took to social media to stand with the Chief Executive. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications...
The Senate minority bloc on Wednesday, January 17 urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to be cautious over his statements on Taiwan reminding that the Philippines has been strongly adhering to a One China Policy. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III...
China has urged President Marcos to "read more" so he could "develop a proper understanding of the ins and outs of the Taiwan question." Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, made the pronouncement on Tuesday after the President congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his...
The Philippine envoy to China was summoned by the Chinese government to explain why President Marcos congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory. The Chinese Embassy in Manila confirmed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, that Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime FlorCruz was summoned by...
China has warned against those who are "expressing congratulations" to Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te following his victory for the presidency of the self-governing island being claimed by Beijing to be its own. Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said Beijing already made...