Despite citing the importance of [working with other countries](https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/7/pbbm-tells-ph-envoys-seek-new-trade-security-partners), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. reminded Filipino envoys that the Philippines must not side with any country in terms of foreign policy....
As the government continues to deal with the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. asked Filipino ambassadors to continue looking for "non-traditional" partners in trade, security, and defense to benefit the country....
The Department of Energy (DOE) indicated that it will soon issue policy and administrative frameworks that will guide investors into navigating the tumultuous and rough waters of offshore wind (OSW) investments following strong interests for gigawatt-scale projects in the country. “We are working...
Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo (Facebook) A lot is riding on the enactment of the measure seeking to to prohibit the “no permit, no exam” policy in private elementary and high schools. Thus, said one of its authors in Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo, a neophyte legislator...
Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly would be in Manila from May 18 to 21 to advance bilateral cooperation and the implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. (Photo from Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly via Twitter/Facebook) A post from Global Affairs Canada, the foreign policy...
Taxpayers were reminded by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) that they have until Monday, May 15, to submit their quarterly income tax return for individuals, estates, and trusts. (File photo) This deadline also applies to eligible self-employed individuals and professionals who wish to avail of...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The much-panned "no permit, no exam" policy in private schools could soon become a thing of the past, thanks to this action from the lower chamber. House Bill (HB) No.7584 was unanimously approved on third and reading by the House of...
Hotel, restaurant owners and operators, and retailers said their operations have to maintain the minimum public health standards, including the wearing of masks, to ensure good customer experience amid continuing threats of Covid-19. At the press conference for the launch of the country’s first...
A total of 1,370 IT business process management (ITBPM) firms with combined investments of P8.185 billion have transferred their registration to the Board of Investments (BOI) from other investment promotion agencies (IPAs) to continue enjoying fiscal perks even if they operate under the...
House Deputy Speaker and Las Pinas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar House Deputy Speaker and Las Pinas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar is prodding her congressman-colleagues to pass on third and final reading the bill banning the restrictive “no permit, no exam” policy in...
The Drug Policy Reform Initiative (DPRI), a network of advocates advancing humane drug policies, launched a new guide for journalists when covering or reporting drug-related issues on different media platforms (radio, television, or newspaper) at the Luxent Hotel, Timog Avenue in Quezon City on...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Philippines maintains its independence in pursuing its foreign policy amid the rivalry between the US and China in the Indo-Pacific region. While Manila must work with its neighbors, like Beijing, Manalo said it also needs to...
