The financial returns for college graduates have decreased in recent years, according to a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). In a policy note titled “Returns to Education in the Philippines (2005–2022): Declining Benefits, Increased Inequities,” PIDS...
Sheila Guo and Cassandra Ong should disclose every vital information they know when they appear in the next Senate hearing on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) controversy, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Satuday, Aug. 24. (MB file photo) "Maganda na lang magsabi sila ng totoo...
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) believes that dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo could be heading to Asia's "Golden Triangle", a special economic zone located within the borders of Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand notorious for a range of illicit and criminal activities....
A view of the flares launched by China from Zamora (Subi) Reef against a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft during a maritime domain awareness flight within the territorial sea of Pag-asa (Thitu) Island on Aug. 22, 2024. (Photo: PCG) What Department...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has welcomed the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) directive mandating the acceptance of the digital national ID and the utilization of national ID authentication services in financial transactions. PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa said the central...
As the digital landscape evolves, so too do the tactics of cybercriminals, where scams targeting unsuspecting bank customers are on the rise. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has recently alerted the public to a trend that mirrors the childhood game "Two Truths and a Lie," where...
The Philippines retained its investment-grade credit rating from Moody’s Ratings. While a more favorable action would have been ideal, the New York-based agency cited several factors that influenced its decision to affirm the ‘Baa2’ score with ‘stable’ outlook. Moody’s is known for its...
Police Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Peralta, PNP Deputy Chief for Administration (File photo) A major reshuffle is set to occur in the Philippine National Police (PNP) following the retirement of the force’s second highest official, PNP Deputy Chief for Administration (TDCA) Police Lt. Gen. Emmanuel...
State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) is set to auction off some remaining assets from closed banks next month. In a statement, PDIC said the government’s deposit insurer plans to hold an electronic public bidding (e-bidding) on Sept. 25 and 26, 2024. The auction will consist...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Education-Sarangani is set to integrate Philippine Eagle conservation and biodiversity lessons into the Matatag curriculum to instill environment conservation values among the young generation. DEPED Sarangani officials review the learning materials at Philippine...
Atty. Carlos Luis Fernandez, OIC Executive Vice President - General Counsel of PAL; Melissa Ow, Chief Executive of STB; Capt. Stanley Ng, President and COO of PAL; Mr. Terrence Voon, STB Executive Director for Southeast Asia; at the Singapore Tourism Board and Philippine Airlines...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, August 22 said the failure to arrest Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy is a slap in the face for the Philippine National Police (PNP). Escudero said he finds it embarrassing for the PNP to be unable to effect an...
