The office of Senator Robinhood Padilla on Monday, Aug. 18, announced the resignation of actress Nadia Montenegro as one of its political officers, following allegations that she used marijuana within Senate premises. In her written explanation addressed to Padilla’s office, Montenegro recounted...
Citing its importance to the welfare of public educators and government workers, a teachers’ group on Monday, August 18, reiterated its appeal to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Malacañang for the immediate release of the promised P7,000 medical allowance. The Teachers’...
Toyota adds some sporting character to the Yaris Cross lineup with the introduction of the Yaris Cross SE Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). Positioned as the sportiest version in the range, the SE HEV improves upon the S HEV variant by combining additional styling elements and digital features with...
Severe flooding brought by Typhoon Dante and Typhoon Emong left parts of Luzon, particularly low-lying areas in Laguna, submerged for days. The impact was felt close to Suzuki Philippines ' head office, where communities endured heavy rainfall, rising floodwaters, and restricted access to...
Tesla has enhanced its charging network in the Philippines by adding four new sites as part of its strategy to increase accessibility by strategically placing chargers based on traffic data, customer feedback, and proximity to popular destinations. These new locations are Destination Charging...
While nearly seven in 10 Filipinos feel more secure about their short-term finances, confidence in meeting future financial needs has declined as long-term goals are viewed as less urgent. According to Sun Life Asia’s latest Financial Resilience Index published last Friday, Aug. 15, 66 percent of...
Emphasizing that better-prepared teachers are key to improving student learning outcomes, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, August 16, announced that it is pushing major reforms under the Teacher Education Council (TEC) to strengthen teacher training programs and enhance the quality...
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri announced on Saturday, Aug. 16, that he and his entire staff will undergo mandatory drug testing on Monday. This, as he outlined a plan that places accountability on record and urged peers to adopt the same standard across the chamber. Zubiri framed the...
Residents in Luzon and the Visayas should prepare for scattered rains this weekend as the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” continue to affect the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said...
The country’s most influential business groups have joined forces to urge the Supreme Court (SC) to reconsider its decision voiding the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional, warning that it could erode trust in the government and impact investor confidence. In a...
Some senators are supporting the call for random drug testing in the upper chamber, following an incident of alleged marijuana use within its premises. It was Senate Minority Leader Vicente "Tito Sotto" III who first made the call. He stated that random drug testing was in effect among the Senate...
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Francis Ed. Lim urged the country’s leading financial executives to demonstrate ethical leadership, as the Philippine capital market has lagged behind its regional counterparts due to a lack of integrity. “Integrity is the invisible currency of our...
