China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian has assured that the rights of the three Filipinos who were arrested for alleged espionage are being protected. Ambassador Huang Xilian of China “Their cases are going through judicial procedure and their rights are protected,”...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged the public to report any candidate who would dare to defy the prohibition to campaign on April 17 and 18, 2025—Maundy Thursday and Good Friday—in observance of Holy Week. PNP chief Gen Rommel Francisco Marbil said the complainants and tipsters could...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced that it has finished its evaluation of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) fourth regulatory period (4RP) reset. In a statement on Wednesday, April 16, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced the completion of its...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has assured its customers of stable, reliable, and continuous electricity service with personnel ready to attend to customer concerns throughout the observance of the Holy Week. “We join the nation in observing a solemn and safe...
The government has increased the maximum kilos of rice a household can buy from Kadiwa stores to 30 kilos, an Agriculture official said. P45 well-milled rice is being sold at the Kadiwa store in the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in Manila on Aug. 1, 2024. (Arnold Quizol | MB File Photo) In a...
Reelectionist Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa reminded the Philippine National Police (PNP) to focus on protecting the people and addressing the recent spate of kidnappings in the country. Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa (MB File Photo) Dela Rosa said the PNP ought to prioritize these crimes...
Moody’s Ratings, a credit rating agency, has upgraded Philippine National Bank’s (PNB) deposit ratings, citing the big bank’s sustained improvement in profitability, strong capital position, and solid liquidity as key drivers of the upgrade. Moody’s has raised PNB’s ratings for...
Former DA secretary Manny Piñol (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (Facebook) A House "Young Guns" bloc member reminded Manny Piñol of his supposed shortcomings--and by extension, that of the previous Duterte...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have revamped the National Evaluation Policy Framework (NEPF), introducing stronger oversight and stricter standards for ethical and transparent evaluation of government programs. On...
President Marcos’ signing into law of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) Act will pave the way for a historic reform in government development planning, Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said on Tuesday, April 15. The new law, Republic Act No. 12145, primarily...
Consumers will experience a slight uptick in April’s electricity bills due to higher transmission charges, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced. In a briefing on Tuesday, April 15, Julius Ryan Datingaling, NGCP's head of business and regulatory development, explained...
The Philippines’ chief economist has conceded that the country may not be able to achieve the eight-percent upper end of its 2025 growth target due to lingering global uncertainties, including the reciprocal tariffs United States (US) President Donald Trump slapped on its imports. “The eight...
