The Capas, Tarlac Regional Trial Court Branch 109 has granted the request of the Senate for dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo to attend the Senate’s hearing on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) on Monday, September 9. A copy of the order signed by Judge Sarah B. Vedaña-Delos...
Australia plans to pour in development financing worth 45 million Australian dollars (about P1.69 billion) to the Philippines starting next year to further boost trade and investments, especially in the mining and minerals sector. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong (HK) Yu told a...
Since it is the Senate that first issued an arrest warrant against dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, she ought to be under the custody of the Senate. Senator Risa Hontiveros pointed this out as she expressed her dismay over the sudden arrest warrant issued by a Tarlac court for...
Senators on Friday, September 6 said they are anticipating straight and truthful answers from dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo when she faces the Senate's hearing next week, as they criticize how some government officials welcomed her like a celebrity. “We want answers, not a...
As households across the Philippines face the brunt of skyrocketing food prices—particularly in fruits and vegetables—an inspiring wave of innovation is sweeping through the agribusiness sector. Recent data from the Philippine Statistics Authority reveals a troubling 9.4 percent inflation...
The Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP), in partnership with San Miguel Corp. (SMC), is hosting the first aviation forum. The EJAP-SMC Aviation Forum will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 at the Makati Diamond Residences. The forum precedes the management transfer of...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Gospel • Luke 5:33-39 The word “new” recurs in this passage several times, all connected to the images proposed by Jesus to understand his true identity and mission. The Pharisees and their scribes are, in fact, perplexed with Jesus: Why does he do things differently? To...
Have you heard of this prestigious prize in search of "game-changing innovations that will help us repair our planet" founded by Prince William? Nearing its fourth annual awards ceremony this November in Cape Town, South Africa, The Earthshot Prize intends to discover 50 winners within 10 years to...
The six-month suspension meted by the Office of the Ombudsman against the chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is seen delaying the approvals of pending power supply agreements (PSAs) as well as the reserve price-setting for the auction of renewable energy (RE) capacities that are...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said on Thursday, Sept. 5, that the proposed Archipelagic Sea Lanes Law would strengthen the Philippines' territorial integrity and national security. (Photo from the Office of Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino) He mentioned this after it was approved...
In pursuit of funding infrastructure developments, Prime Infrastructure has secured a P5 billion loan facility with the state-run Land Bank of the Philippines. In a statement, Prime Infra said the loan would be able to partially finance the firm’s working capital requirements and its three core...
Motorists are in for a new round of financial relief next week as the oil companies have estimated significant rollback in oil prices that will be reflected at the domestic pumps next week. Based on the initial calculation of the industry players, the price of gasoline products will be down by...
