Agencies that refuse to accept the national ID as sufficient valid proof of identity without just cause are punishable with a fine of P500,000, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. This is based on the Republic Act 11055 or the PhilSys Act, wherein penalties ranging from P50,000 up to P5...
"We get things done." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) This was President Marcos' answer to praises he had been receiving for his response to issues surrounding the country's national security, economic competitiveness, tourism, and infrastructure development. In an...
By JINGGOY I. SALVADOR Photos courtesy of PHILIPPINE EAGLE FOUNDATION MOTHERLY LOVE A female Philippine eagle cares for its young by watching over it until it is old enough to leave the nest (Photo Klaus Nigge | PEF Facebook page) Eight pairs of Philippine eagles— natural bird pairs in...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has suggested exploring the potential for the Philippines to establish a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK). This proposal was raised during Recto’s recent meeting with UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to the Philippines Richard Graham and UK...
The local stock market rebounded after two days of profit taking on renewed rate cut hopes. The main index rose by 56.05 points or 0.82 percent to close at 6,854.66 as the Services sector led the advance although the Industrial and Mining counters continued to retreat. Volume improved to 520...
The battle has ended, they are finally home, but the fight is far from over. The remains of six Philippine Army (PA) soldiers who died during an armed engagement with the Islamic State-linked Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) were brought to the headquarters of the 1st Infantry Division (1ID) at...
FA-50 light fighter jets of the Philippine Air Force fly with a B-52H bomber aircraft of the United States Pacific Air Force for its first ever combined air patrol over the West Philippine Sea on February 19, 2024. (Photo by PAF) Three FA-50 light jet fighters of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be receiving more drones that are expected to reinforce its surveillance and operational capability, a top police official said after signing a memorandum of agreement with a private company. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda said the almost P10 million drone...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Facebook) House Deputy Majority Leader ACT-CIS Party-list Erwin Tulfo and the rest of the solons who took part in the Committee on Public Order and Safety hearing on Monday, Feb. 19 once again showed erring...
There is no prohibition for all policemen to download and use the popular video-hosting app Tiktok, the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified on Monday, Feb. 19. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. issued the statement in reaction to the prohibition of the Armed Forces of the...
CARMONA CITY, Cavite – A project to construct a Philippine General Hospital (PGH) branch in Cavite's newest city is currently underway, Gov. Jonvic Remulla announced on Monday, Feb. 19. Gov. Jonvic Remulla announces plans to construct a Philippine General Hospital branch in Carmona, Cavite...
The local stock market fell as investors continued to take profits made during the recent rally. The main index lost 74.62 points or 1.09 percent close at 6,798.61 as the Property counter led all sectors in the retreat. Volume was thin at 637 million shares worth P4.22 billion as losers whalloped...
