The government must be consistent in asserting the country's exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea, a senatorial aspirant urged Friday, Nov. 26, saying that it's hard to hope from inconsistent stands made by the President. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will not hesitate to reveal into public the details of its investigation on the presidential candidate who was accused by President Duterte of using cocaine. Philippine National Police chief General Dionardo Carlos (File photo) PNP chief General Dionardo Carlos...
The country’s diving industry is now ready to welcome foreign visitors as more than 95 percent of workers in accredited dive establishments already received their vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Friday, Nov. 26. A diver swims past a...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go" has called on Friday, Nov. 26 for the passage of the E-Governance Bill, which seeks to establish an integrated, interconnected, and interoperable information and resource sharing communications network in government for speedy delivery of public services. Senator...
PAL-Aircraft_316x210px-1 Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) parent firm, PAL Holdings Inc., will double its authorized capital stock from P13.5 billion to P30 billion and issue 10.2 billion shares worth P12.75 billion via a private sale. Stockholders approved the move during their Nov. 25, 2021 annual...
Amid the continuous entry of imported chicken into the country and the threat of local raisers to cut their production, the Philippines' chicken output during the first nine months of the year went down by 1.4 percent to 425,890 metric tons (MT) liveweight. Data from the Philippine Statistics...
The government will distribute direct cash assistance of P5,000 to as many as 59,125 farmers in Nueva Ecija to be funded from the excess rice import tariff collection under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). The Department of Agriculture (DA) formally launched this week RCEF’s Rice...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima said that the issue in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) should be part of the top five platforms of presidential and senatorial candidates in the 2022 elections. The senator mentioned that this would prove their priority to protect national interests over their own....
The local stock market dropped due to selling pressures. The main index lost 49.83 points or 0.67 percent to close at 7,369.27 as the Holding Firms counter led the retreat although the Industrial and Mining and Oil counters managed to advance. 48775 Volume stayed in the same range with 1.31 billion...
Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo (center) Mrs. Tourism Universe 2021 Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo has achieved another milestone when she graduated as a reservist for the Philippine Army recently. From Master Sergeant, Hemilyn has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel Philippine Air Force (Reserve). "It's an honor...
Honoring restoration done well Stepping inside the lobby of the Palacio is like being transported back in time, into the Roaring ‘20s when Art Deco halls hosted dazzling parties (Photo from Palacio de Memoria) Palacio de Memoria, the stately landmark along the scenic stretch of Roxas Boulevard,...
A must-have for history buffs and bookworms alike! Established in 1871, the Gintong Aklat Awards is conferred bi-annually by the Book Development Association of the Philippines. Outstanding Philippine books are chosen based on overall excellence, which covers quality of production, design, and...
