The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition of five cement trading companies against the safeguard duties imposed by the government in 2019 on cement importations. In 2018, the Department of Trade (DTI) conducted a probe on the increased importations of cement. The investigation...
The shoes that the late Zenaida “Nedy” Tantoco wore were too big to fill, especially with her contributions and support to Philippine arts and culture. Her support had profoundly impacted the growth and support of the arts and cultural activities in the country, which the Cultural Center of the...
Amid complaints of being overworked due to the MATATAG curriculum , which started this school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to make the implementation of the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 10 “more flexible.” (DepEd file photo) “‘Yun, pinag-aaralan na...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Friday, August 16 said he is hoping that the Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, will remain its independent stance should “worse comes to worst” and Malacañang allows the International Criminal Court’s (ICC)...
The measure seeking to amend and extend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), or Republic Act No. 11203, has progressed in the Senate. The bill is contained in Committee Report No. 282, entitled “An Act Amending Republic Act 8178 or the Agricultural Tariffication Act of 1996 as amended by RA...
The measure seeking to fully digitalize government transactions has advanced further in the Senate following the formal filing of the committee report consolidating all bills on e-governance. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, introduced...
Finance Secretary and LANDBANK Chairman Ralph G. Recto (2nd from left), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. (leftmost), and LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (center) confer the Ulirang Magsasaka Award to Deodany L. Cara (3rd from left) with his wife, Ma. Cecilia...
The children of the embassy, affectionately known as such, begin their life journey in the Philippines upon arrival. Adjusting to new schools, friends, language, and culture is a common experience for third-culture kids. Their ages range from babies to 19 years old. Their presence at events fill...
The University of the Philippines (UP) on Wednesday, Aug. 14, maintained that its cooperation agreement with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) “does not violate academic freedom” and is consistent with its mandate as the country’s premier institution of higher learning. (Image...
By KHALID HASSAN Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines What lies ahead for young people in the Philippines after they graduate? In many countries in the world, the situation for youth is more complex. It requires looking beyond unemployment, but on how they move between...
European Union Ambassador Luc Véron’s visit to Occidental Mindoro from Jul. 8 to 11, made obvious the strong ties between the Philippines and the European Union (EU), which celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations. The visit highlighted the critical work undertaken by the EU to support...
Recognizing the impact of bullying on students’ academic performance and overall well-being, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13, that the Department of Education (DepEd) would monitor schools to ensure strict compliance with anti-bullying policies. (DepEd / MB Visual...
