Malacañang has released a copy of a joint memorandum circular that sets the rules and regulations of Executive Order (EO) No. 32, or the “Streamlining the Permitting Process for the Construction of Telecommunications and Internet Infrastructure.” File photo President Marcos Jr. issued EO...
Senators lauded the recent move of President Marcos to issue an executive order and several proclamations that grant amnesty to rebels and insurgents. In a statement, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said that the agreement to resume the peace talks between the Philippine government and the National...
Another transmission project of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) in the Visayas grid - the 138-kilovolt Panay-Guimaras interconnection project - will be facing delays due to a temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Supreme Court. According to the company, the TRO...
Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), has urged the Philippine government to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC). Photo from Caritas In a statement released on Wednesday, Nov. 29, Caritas Philippines said that rejoining...
At the agreement signing were JuanHand Chief Executive Officer, Francisco 'Coco' Mauricio and UnionBank Executive Vice President, Bobby Abastillas. UnionBank, a multi-awarded financial institution and one of the country’s top 5 banks, has extended a credit facility to Wefund Lending Corporation,...
The French Embassy in the Philippines launched the 26th French Film Festival last Nov. 25 at the SM Mall of Asia, in partnership with SM Supermalls and SM Cinema. This is set to run until Dec. 3, showcasing a selection of around 21 contemporary French feature films. Ambassador Extraordinary...
The Philippine government will still wait for reports from concerned agencies if the presence of fighter jets during the recent joint air patrol will warrant a filing of diplomatic protest from Manila. Ma. Teresita Daza, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson, said the Philippines’...
Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), the leading mobility infrastructure and solutions provider in the Philippines, supported UNICEF Philippines in its unwavering commitment to champion the rights and well-being of children on World Children's Day 2023, last Nov. 20. To celebrate World...
Voting 21-0, the Senate on Tuesday, November 28 approved on third and final reading the proposed General Appropriations Bill (GAB) for 2024 which is at P5.768-trillion. Twenty-one (21) senators gave affirmative votes; there were zero negative votes and one abstention. Senate Minority...
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, Nov. 28, that there were 1,218 new Covid-19 cases in the Philippines between Nov. 21 and 27. Photo from DOH It noted that this signifies a “one percent increase" compared to the preceding week, Nov. 14 to 20, with an average daily count of 174...
The IT-business process management (ITBPM) industry forecasts a seven percent revenue growth next year on continuing demand for Philippines as an outsourcing hub, according to its top official. Jack Madrid, president and CEO of IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), cited...
Motorists using diesel in their vehicles are up for a slight pinch in their wallets this week as the price of this commodity will rise by P0.30 per liter, based on the pricing advisory of the oil companies. The other product that will experience upward adjustment of P0.65 per liter this week will...
