President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. commended the country's medical researchers, saying even though they were not in the hospitals dealing with Covid-19 cases, they were instrumental in how the Philippines overcame troubling times. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate /...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. has expressed support in the enactment of the National Land Use Act (NLUA), saying this will institutionalize the rational and sustainable use of the country’s land and physical resources. “Having...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) may consider the possibility of pursuing a sugar trade liberalization reform to improve the industry’s competitiveness. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the government needs to “look at closely” the sugar...
Various indigenous people's rights organizations held a protest outside the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Central Office in Quezon City on Aug. 9 to call for the commission's abolition for "not doing its job and mandate to promote and protect the rights" of the country's...
Vice President Sara Duterte spoke of expanding bilateral ties and natural resource development with Singapore during its 57th National Day. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during the 57th Singapore National Day celebration at Hyatt Hotel in Taguig City on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. (Photo from Inday...
The celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples Day is a chance for the nation to know more about the key role of the indigenous peoples in preserving the country's culture, Malacañang said. (Photo courtesy of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples) Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles...
Interest rates for long-term Philippine debt papers declined despite weaker economic growth performance in the second quarter. At a Bureau of the Treasury auction on Tuesday, Aug. 9, yield on the reissued 10-year bonds with a remaining life of six years and five months fetched at 5.791 percent,...
Globe Telecom Inc. asked the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Tuesday (August 9) to require DITO Telecommunity to pay for interconnect penalties amounting to P622 million. The penalties were brought about by fraudulent calls placed through DITO's network to Globe, bypassing proper voice...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) prodded the local government units (LGUs) on Tuesday, Aug. 9, to enhance their persuasive skills to convince the public to register with the Philippine Identification System (PhiSys) and get their ‘national ID (identification card).’...
Deputy Minority Leader Rep. Bernadette Herrera of the Bagong Henerasyon Party-list says that her proposed “National Curfew Act” isn’t an infringement of the rights of the youth. Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera Herrera, during a press conference at the Batasang Pambansa...
Yields on short-term government borrowings were mixed as investors watch for clues concerning future Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and US Federal Reserve’s decisions. At an auction of Treasury bills on Monday, Aug. 8, the bellwether 91-day rate, which banks use in pricing their loans, dropped to...
A congresswoman is all for the nationwide imposition of a curfew for minors to prevent lawless elements from using them in committing crimes. (FILE PHOTO/MANILA BULLETIN) In House Bill 1016, or the proposed “National Curfew Act,” Deputy Minority Leader Bernadette Herrera of the Bagong...
