The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has reported that aircraft pilots and their comrades-in-arms are reaping the rewards of their skills, as they prove to be masters not only of the skies but also of their bank accounts. In the PSA's 2022 Occupational Wages Survey, aircraft pilots and...
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) announced that taipan Dr. Lucio C. Tan has moved up as its Chairman Emeritus while his wife and Director Carmen K. Tan will join the bank’s Advisory Board. PNB Chairman Emeritus Dr. Lucio C. Tan In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (left), House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) President Marcos is not giving up on his campaign promise to reduce the retail price of rice to P20 per kilo during his term, according to House Speaker...
CEBU CITY – A Chinese national was rescued from a house allegedly used by his compatriots as their hub for their online scam activities. During the rescue operation, agents of the National Bureau of Investigation-Cebu District Office (NBI-CEBDO) also arrested Chinese national Dixon Zhang and Ian...
Malacañang has announced the suspension of work in the Executive Branch from 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, to allow workers to spend time with their families and celebrate Kainang Pamilya Mahalagay Day. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Memorandum Circular No. 32 on Wednesday, Sept. 21,...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has received a formal appeal from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to restore P91 billion in its capital outlay under the P5.768-trillion General...
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said they support the proposal to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country, stressing legitimate investments are encouraged over those that "promote negative externalities to society." NEDA...
A woman, who claimed to be involved as sub-contractor in the construction of the Bulacan International Airport project, has been arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Quezon City last Sept. 15. In a statement issued on Thursday, Sept. 21, the...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said it will discuss with President Marcos other ways to reduce the rising prices of rice instead of using a price cap. In a briefing on Thursday, Sept. 21, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the rice price ceilings imposed by the...
A person reportedly engaged in online sex trafficking was arrested while eight alleged victims, including six minors, were rescued during an entrapment operation in Manila, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Thursday, Sept. 21. The NBI identified the arrested suspect as Delan...
Two men have been arrested in Manila by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for allegedly raping a woman who was their companion in a drinking session last Sept. 13. The NBI identified the arrested suspects as Merwin R. Tamayo and Miguel F. Agno who have been charged with rape...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has guaranteed the passage on third and final reading next week of the P5.768-trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB) or proposed national budget for 2024. ...
