European businessmen in the country are asking the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) for guidance particularly on tax incentives under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Law on potential investments in the aviation industry. In a letter to PEZA Director...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) have scheduled power interruptions in some areas in Iloilo from April 20 to 21. MORE Power stated that there will be a cleaning of the 69 kilovolt (kV) sub-transmission line 5 and post-insulator...
Consumers filling up gasoline products in their vehicles will have dreaded stop at the oil pumps next week, as the price of this commodity is expected to increase; while diesel and kerosene prices will be on a more favorable track of rollback. Based on the mid-week estimates of the oil companies,...
Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel stand in attention during a send-off ceremony at the PMC Headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on June 22, 2022 as they head to India to train on Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile (SBASM) System which includes the operation and maintenance of the BrahMos...
The "prince of darkness" is taking back the crippling journey to Luzon, as the country’s major power grid has been placed on "red alert" for the second time this week – entailing that consumers must prepare for the strike of probable rotational brownouts. System operator National Grid...
The presidential flagship tabloid newspaper is expected to reach wider coverage after the acquisition of a new printing machine, Malacañang said. The Philippine Gazette (PCO) Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil said they expect to boost their communications services...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Intricate maps mark contested claims in the West Philippine Sea, while on the very waters they represent, Filipino fisherfolk eke out a living, balancing the bounty of Scarborough Shoal with the ever-present tension of a geopolitical chess game. As foreign policy experts...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The words of Jesus carry pastoral undertones and refer to his function as the Good Shepherd (Jn 10:14). While “anything” is neuter singular, it is sometimes used in reference to persons. Here it refers to the disciples, those who believe in Jesus. But Jesus has “other...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Last weekend, it felt like the world was on the brink of another war. News of Iran’s attack on Israel in retaliation for the latter’s alleged bombing of the former’s consulate in Damascus, Syria fanned speculations that the world’s superpowers might be involved in the...
Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez speaking during a political rally in Tagum City, Davao del Norte (Rep. Alvarez's Facebook page) Several lawmakers from Mindanao have said that it was “very irresponsible” of Davao del...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo) The Department of National Defense (DND) said that appeals made by certain political personalities for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to withdraw support for President Marcos may get them into trouble....
Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (Facebok, PPAB) Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. says Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon...
