Tax authorities filed a criminal complaint against former presidential spokesperson Herminio “Harry” Roque Jr., his wife, and a business associate for alleged tax evasion involving their holding company. In a statement, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said the agency submitted the...
Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Board of Investments (BOI) is pressing ahead with investor engagements in the region, as firms signal continued interest in Philippine projects and new opportunities emerge from the country’s inclusion in the United States (US)-led Pax Silica...
The United States (US) and the Philippines have selected New Clark City in Tarlac as the site for a 4,000-acre technology economic zone in efforts to rewire global supply chains away from Chinese dominance. Frederick D. Go, who also serves as the country’s investment czar, told Manila Bulletin on...
The government has reached a fresh agreement with manufacturers and retailers to extend the nationwide price freeze on essential goods until May 10, providing a temporary shield for consumers against rising living costs. On Friday, April 17, Trade Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque announced the...
Detainee Ramil Madriaga 's appearance before the House Committee on Justice last Tuesday, April 14 didn 't disappoint in terms political drama, smack dab in the middle of Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment proceedings. The alleged former intelligence officer and bagman read...
Malacañang said there is no need for President Marcos to release his medical records or undergo tests, pushing back against calls for further proof of his health. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this amid calls for the release of the President’s medical...
Based on his sworn statements, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) detainee-turned-impeachment witness Ramil Madriaga was a passionate Duterte Diehard Supporter (DDS) who was willing to take risks for both former president Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte. So why is...
The collapse of peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran over the weekend could hurt semiconductor manufacturers in Asia, including the Philippines, according to British banking giant Barclays. “A prolonged energy disruption could lead to a tail-risk scenario that hits semiconductor...
The Philippine basketball community is mourning the passing of two-time Olympian Edgardo Roque, who passed away on Sunday, April 12. He was 88. A former varsity standout from Jose Rizal University, Roque went on to carve out a fruitful career in the MICAA and the national team. He first made his...
Despite the social media rant against him, Department of the Interior and Local Government Jonvic Remulla still considers Harry Roque as a close friend. In a video message on his Facebook account, Roque even dared Remulla to go to Austria to arrest him, adding that he would wait for the DILG...
On the heels of a record-high performance in 2025, the country’s merchandise exports may post flat growth this year as the ongoing war in the Middle East drives up fuel costs and disrupts supply chains, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). “To be honest, it 's hard to...
The Philippines is projected to increase its consumption of wheat-based products in the current marketing year (MY) to nearly seven million metric tons (MT), although rising input costs may temper growth, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In a report, the USDA...
