The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has joined the probe on the unusual high prices of onion for possible cartel or abuse of dominance conduct. In a statement, the anti-trust watchdog said their investigation started in December last year is consistent with the probe prompted by House...
A young Army officer died in a roadside bombing allegedly perpetrated by communist rebels in a remote area in Oas, Albay on Wednesday, Feb. 15. In a statement, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) honored 2Lt Nico Malcampo of the 9th Infantry Division for defending a community in Oas town...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) called on government agencies to use Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) for employee uniforms to instill patriotism and nationalism among public officials and employees. DOST-PTRI Officer-in-Charge Dr. Julius Leaño Jr. (second from left) and CSC Assistant...
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) (MANILA BULLETIN) Officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reassured the public that its financial standing remains strong and that its actuarial life is "here to stay." There is no limit to the lifespan of the state...
The local stock market ended slightly lower after investors sold down shares just before closing. The main index shed 6.18 points or 0.09 percent to close at 6,815.91 witj sectoral indices evenly split. Volume jumped to 1.2 billion shares worth P12.23 billion as losers beat gainers 102 to 80 with...
The report of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) that it had netted around 10 kilos of illegal drugs in Allen, Northern Samar, is a testament to the intensified anti-narcotics campaign of the administration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., Malacañang said. Communications...
By NIKOLE JAVIER The Philippine national women’s football team got into a rocky start in its 2023 Pinatar Cup campaign after absorbing a 1-0 loss to the higher-ranked Wales at the Pinatar Arena in Spain on Wednesday, Feb. 15 (Thursday, Manila time). The Filipinas couldn’t convert an...
To save the future of the children and the country, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Thursday, Feb. 16, underscored the importance of averting the further deterioration of Philippine education. Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte (Photo courtesy of Official...
The festival serves as an opportunity to give proper value to art and culture and their role in the enrichment of human consciousness UP Diliman has cooked up an event to celebrate National Arts Month this February. The Arts and Culture Festival takes place this month of Feb. to March 2023 with the...
The Capiznons don’t like being associated with aswangs but its myths are based on some of the greatest religions, cultures, and civilizations in the world There was mysticism in Roxas City that I never knew. I grew up hearing about witches in Siquijor or aswang in Antique, but I don’t know why...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that committed foreign investments last year went up 25 percent as the local economy reopened after the prolonged pandemic. Data from the PSA showed Thursday, Feb. 16, that the total approved foreign investments reached P241.89 billion in January...
SM Supermalls launched the biggest pet community, the SM Super Pets Club, at the SM Aura Premier’s Paw Park. From left: SM Supermalls SVP for Marketing Jonjon San Agustin, event host Show Suzuki, and SM Super Pets Club project lead Hanna Carinna Sy This is a welcome treat to fur parents and...
