The mass registration of coconut farmers who will benefit from the forthcoming release of the P100-billion coco levy fund will be a continuous process. And the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) must issue a formal clarification on this matter to ease the anxiety among farmers who are not yet part...
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), the anti-trust authority in the country, has expressed opposition to any extension on the suspension of its motu proprio review power on mergers and acquisitions (M&As). PCC Chairman Arsenio Balisacan said this at the virtual “Enhancing Competition...
Angel Guirado, left, celebrates with Mike Ott after scoring the opening goal in the Philippine Azkals' 3-0 win over Guam in the World Cup/Asian Cup Qualifiers in Sharjah, UAE. (Photo from Philippine Azkals) Game Tuesday (Sharjah, United Arab Emirates) 10 p.m. — Philippines vs Maldives The...
Today marks the 123 rd Independence Day of our country. It was on June 12, 1898 when Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed our independence from foreign rule, ceremonially symbolized by the unfurling of the Philippine flag and the playing of our national anthem. What came after were a series of events...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid Today, we commemorate, Araw ng Kalayaan, the day Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippine independence on June 12, 1898 by raising the Philippine flag. It was the first time the Philippine National Anthem then called “Marcha Nacional Filipina, was...
Senator Leila de Lima on Friday, June 11, said President Duterte should stop boasting about the "deep friendship" of Philippines and China amid the latter's continued incursions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement, the opposition lawmakers said "China is clearly taking advantage and...
Filipino golfers Yuka Saso, Bianca Pagdanganan, and Juvic Pagunsan are almost assured of booking their respective berths to the Tokyo Olympic, said National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) secretary-general Bones Floro. Yuka Saso, Bianca Pagdanganan, and Juvic Pagunsan (AFP / Handout /...
Philippine shares ended the week higher and breached the 6,900 resistance level as investors become cautiously optimistic. The main index rose 32.08 points or 0.47 percent to close at 6,907.79 as the Financials sector led the advance while only the Mining and Oil counter retreated. Volume improved...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday said the continued presence of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea and the government kowtowing to Beijing’s interests is an insult to Philippine independence. That is why Filipinos, especially the country’s government officials should take a united...
The country’s palay output inched up during the first quarter of the year, amid the Philippine government’s decision to allow more imported rice into the country at lower tariffs, pulling down prices of the seasonally adjusted farmgate price. Latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority...
The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) has urged the government to maintain the quarantine restrictions imposed over Metro Manila as the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases remains high. (JANSEN ROMERO/ FILE PHOTO/ MANILA BULLETIN) PCP President Dr. Maricar Limpin said the number of...
There’s a looming issue brewing between our flag carrier, Philippine Airlines (PAL), and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The issue revolves around the unilateral step taken by LAX to transfer the PAL flights to the newly built Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) of the Tom Bradley...
