Russian invasion, alert level to sway stocks By JAMES A. LOYOLA Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on global equities and other markets will continue to weigh on the local bourse although an easing of quarantine measures may give the PSEi a little boost. “Next week, the local market is...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged critics of the planned crackdown on sari-sari (variety) store owners who are selling medicines to ask Congress to amend the law on the sale of over-the-counter medicines. But in the meantine, DILG Usec. Jonathan Malaya emphasized that...
With the current election campaign period, authorities need to be meticulous before deciding to place the country under the least restricted Alert Level 1 which is the most relaxed health protocol system against the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). In a briefing on Tuesday, Feb. 22, Department...
This week, investors will be taking cues from corporate earnings reports, hints on local and US policy rates, and the government’s decision on whether to further relax quarantine restrictions. “The government’s decision on the alert level restrictions in the country for the 2nd half of...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged all establishments and offices in the country to secure and display prominently their safety seal certifications to indicate that they adhere to the minimum public health standards (MPHS) set by the government against the coronavirus...
The campaign guidelines issued by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the entire campaign period is difficult to implement, an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) admitted on Tuesday, Feb. 8. But DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said they are working...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) warned on Monday, Jan, 31, that stiff penalties under Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution 10732 await erring political aspirants and their supporters who would be found breaking the mandated campaign rules for the 2022 national and...
The interval of the first and second dose for AstraZeneca vaccine was shortened amid concerns raised by those inoculated by the Europe-made vaccine over the implementation of the no vaccination, no ride policy, an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said. In a...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) stands by its policy of enforcing the “no vax, no ride’’ policy starting Feb. 26, saying it is a “valid exercise of the police power of the government. DILG spokesperson Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said the policy is part of the...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Eduardo Año warned politicians and their supporters against harming any member of the media covering the local and national elections. He vowed to use the full force of the law against any one who would dare to harass and kill journalists as...
Jonathan Manalo ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo has been tapped to join the esteemed panel of judges in Uplive WorldStage, the annual global livestreamed singing competition organized by Uplive, the largest independent global video social entertainment platform. Breakout P-pop...
What exemption cards? An official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) informed the public on Tuesday, Jan. 18, that there is no such thing as exemption card that excuses unvaccinated individuals from stay at home orders. DILG spokesperson Usec. Jonathan Malaya issued the...