The samples of the bloodstains that were found inside a vehicle that was allegedly used in dumping a cadaver in Batangas matched with the parents of beauty pageant contestant Catherine Camilon, the Philippine National Police (PNP) disclosed on Thursday, Dec. 14. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Marcos, has approved the P67.4 billion Dalton Pass East Alignment Road project in Central Luzon. Speaking during a palace briefing, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the 23-kilometer, four-lane...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced that President Marcos has extended the temporary reduction of tariffs on key agricultural products to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon on consumer prices. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said Malacañang has given...
The 2023 Batang Pinoy (BP) and Philippine National Games (PNG) are set to kick off on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, with an ensemble of legendary Filipino sports icons headlining the opening ceremonies, promising a captivating and inspiring start to these prestigious games. The...
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday, Dec. 14, said it has been working with the Malaysian Embassy in Manila to identify those responsible for the killing last October of a kidnapped Malaysian worker of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO). The NBI's National Capital...
DAVAO CITY – The book “Dili Pwede Mogawas ug Uban mga Sugilanon” (Can’t Go Out and Other Stories) by Elizabeth Joy Serrano-Quijano, an author with a Blaan-Ibaloy heritage from Davao del Sur, was named Best Book of Short Fiction in Binisaya in the 41st National Book Awards recently. The...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Local government units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanao must ensure basic infrastructure to be able to encourage more investors, as creating more jobs and quality jobs for the people is needed to reduce the poverty incidence in the region, the National Economic and Development...
The government will stick to its growth targets of 6.5 percent to 8 percent for the medium term, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Balisacan told reporters that the highest range could still be reduced but there are no plans to...
President Marcos' chief economist has cautioned that the unexpectedly strong El Niño phenomenon is likely to impede progress in reducing consumer prices, warning the public of challenging months ahead. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the...
In celebration of National Bike Month, McDonald’s Philippines challenged over 21 cycling groups nationwide to create routes by connecting McDonald’s stores with Bike & Dine facilities and sharing these online using #TourDeMcDo. With its integrated bike racks and dining ledges, Bike &...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said there are no plans for additional reductions in import duties on various agricultural commodities. In a briefing, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the only option available to the Marcos administration at present is to extend the...
State-run Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) has penciled in up to P5.0 billion worth of capital outlay for the repurposing of its Energy Supply Base (ESB) port facility in Mabini, Batangas, so it could be lined up for the logistics needs as well as to underpin support services to the thriving...
