Government borrowings in the first 10 months of the year jumped by 214.45 percent year-on-year primarily due to requirements to address the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) data showed total borrowings, as of end-October this year,
The Apostolic Nunciature in Manila yesterday warned church institutions and private individuals to deny solicitation letters using the name of a former papal envoy to the Philippines.
Oil companies will adjust pump prices effective today.
Another 100,000 displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will benefit from the cash assistance program of the government, which was infused with additional funds worth P1 billion, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said Saturday.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra yesterday said Republic Act 11479, or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, will take effect today.
Despite the threat posed by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, foreigners who have existing visas can visit the Philippines beginning next month, Malacañang announced yesterday.
A micro-financing program, worth P157 million, was initiated by Coca-Cola Philippines to help community-based businesses, like sari-sari stores and carinderia, to restart their operations after being affected by the coronavirus disease pandemic and the community quarantine.
The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) is launching a five-year program that targets to expand the skills of one million Filipinos.
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez clarified yesterday that online barter for personal transaction is not illegal.
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez is encouraging local government units (LGUs) that are implementing curfew in their areas amid the community quarantine to start curfew hours at midnight so restaurants and fast-food chains could operate for longer hours.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Ruling out a run for Senate president, Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri disclosed on Tuesday that the “veteran bloc” will support the bid of returning Senator Tito Sotto for Senate President. According to Zubiri, the “veteran
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) has significantly reduced its system loss rate through an intensified anti-pilferage campaign and technical upgrades – bringing the figure down from 11.84 percent in August 2024 to 8.03 percent
COASTAL ZONE. A drone shot of Danjugan Marine Reserve and Sanctuaries in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, which was the among the sites of Sipalay City’s recent Environment Month Celebration and Coastal Zone Convergence Week, where the city’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) managers were exposed to ecosystem-based management and reinforced their leadership as frontline stewards of MPAs.* Sipalay City LGU photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The areas infested by the red-striped soft-scale insect (RSSI) in Negros and Panay islands has increased to 2,332.51 hectares, as of July 2, according to data provided by the Sugar Regulatory Administration. However, the majority of
First Friday and market day equals a vibrant marketplace at Talisay City yesterday, where fresh produce and native goods are widely available.* Talisay City PIO photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The killing spree of New People’s Army remnants appears to have further intensified, as they claimed death of a senior citizen in Toboso on July 1, and the summary execution of an alleged military informant on
