Government agencies are now preparing for the scheduled tansport strike by two major transport groups in protest of President Marcos’s decision not to extend the April 30 deadline for consolidation of all public utility vehicle operators to give way to the modernization program. On the part of...
Following President Marcos’ order banning unauthorized government workers from using sirens and blinkers, the Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed on Thursday, April 11, to intensify the crackdown against all motorists using the devices. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said that while they...
President Marcos said the government will no longer sit idly by while Filipino fishers continue to suffer from threats in the West Philippine Sea, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez said. Romualdez said on Wednesday, April 10 (Washington time) the Philippine government...
The local stock market fell again as investor sentiment has been dampened by dashed rate cut hopes amid rising inflation. The main index dropped 63.42 points or 0.94 percent as the Property sector led the retreat although Banks and Miners advanced. Volume rose to 747 million shares worth P6.71...
The country’s trade deficit improved in February this year, driven by a strong increase in exports outpacing the growth in imports, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. The balance of trade in goods, representing the difference between export and import values, recorded a...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez is crossing his fingers that the mounting calls from the international community for parties to adhere to rules-based order and freedom of navigation would...
Despite repeatedly conducting dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the waters, China believes “there is no issue with regard to the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea,” questioning the moves by the Philippines and its allies to form multilateral maritime cooperation....
Two pilots of the Philippine Navy died when its trainer helicopters crashed at the vicinity of the Cavite City public market on Thursday, April 11. Navy Commander John Percie Alcos said the R22 trainer helicopter was about to make an emergency landing when the incident occurred at around 6 a.m. on...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (Arnold Quizol/ MANILA BULLETIN) Zambales 1st district Rep. Jefferson Khonghun says that a congressional inquiry is in order regarding the alleged “gentleman’s agreement” between former president Rodrigo Duterte and...
A part of a trainer helicopter that crashed in Cavite City on April 11 (Photo from PRO4A/MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE – Two Philippine Navy personnel died when their trainer helicopter crashed in Cavite City on Thursday morning, April 11. The Police Regional Office 4A (PRO 4A) said the...
Job creation gained momentum in February as payrolls surged by over 350,000, reflecting robust growth in employment opportunities locally. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a decline in the number of jobless Filipinos to 1.8 million in the second month of the year from 2.15 million...
Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino (Senate PRIB) If he would have his way, Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino wants the Philippines to have regular joint patrols with Australia, Japan, and the United States (US) in the West Philippine Sea...
