The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has formally submitted a copy of the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2025 to the Senate. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, together with other senators, receives a copy of the National Expenditure Program (NEP)...
The Philippine government is on track to surpass the P17 trillion debt threshold by the end of next year, data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) showed. Based on the Budget of Expenditures and Sources of Financing submitted to Congress, the Marcos administration expects to conclude...
Ford Philippines is offering support to customers affected by Typhoon Carina. Special discounts are available for repair and vehicle maintenance to help customers get back on the road. Those affected by the recent typhoon and flooding can avail of 20% off on parts related to flood damage, and 10%...
The typhoon-induced torrential rains and flooding incidents in recent days might have plunged many Filipinos into a new realm of financial hardship - including those in Metro Manila, but the rollback in oil prices this week is expected to bring much needed relief to consumers’ squeezed budgets in...
The Aboitiz Group’s lender Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) reported that its net income jumped 55 percent to P3.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024 from P2 billion in the same period last year. “We continue to post strong topline revenues. Now that we have completed the...
The Senate Committee on Public Works is set to grill officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) over the apparent faulty flood control system that was evident during the height of Typhoon Carina’s onslaught in major...
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is ready to extend a helping hand to those affected by super typhoon Carina through its ‘Honda Helps’ program. A 30% discount will be offered for select spare parts for units damaged by the typhoon. This offer is available at all Honda Cars Dealers that...
Ambassador David Hartman of the Embassy of Canada delivers his message with Counsellor Melanie Pronovost, the program host. The residence of the Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines overflowed with nostalgia and hope as Ambassador David Hartman delivered a heartfelt speech, tracing the rich...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has instructed players in the deregulated downstream oil industry to assess the quality of their fuel products before these are retailed to customers – primarily if there had been infiltration of floodwaters in their underground storage facilities or if some...
An aspiring navy cadet died after falling from the construction site of the New Senate building along Chino Roces Ave. Extension, Brgy. Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. "It is with deep sorrow and concern that we confirm the tragic incident that occurred last night," Senate Spokesperson Atty. Arnel...
Toyota is giving sim racers the chance to prove their skills. Finalists get a chance to represent the country in the Asian Finals. This is all part of the 2024 season of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo Cup (TGR GT Cup) organized by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP). Sim racing enthusiasts from...
By IANE MACASIEB Social media has enabled people to connect across different worlds, communicate globally, share information and ideas, express opinions, and engage in diverse discussions. Additionally, it has made news, entertainment, and other resources more accessible. One of today's most...
