MANILA – Amid criticism over the measly PHP200 monthly fuel subsidy that the government plans to distribute to poor Filipino families amid the fuel price crisis, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday said he instructed Finance Secretary Carlos “Son... Read full article
MANILA – The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved the application for registration of Iba Botanicals Inc. as a new export producer of pure essential oils that will soon operate in Zambales.
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MANILA – The economic recovery of countries grappling with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) could only be achieved if there is “closer” global cooperation, President Rodrigo R. Duterte said Friday.... Read full article
COTABATO CITY – A Moro leader of the women’s commission in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has described the role of women in the region as crucial in terms of governance and peacebuilding.... Read full article
MANILA – The Department of Finance (DOF) is now finetuning a proposed arrangement with the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) and National Power Corp. (NPC) on the funding rollout and implementation of the estimated PH... Read full article
MANILA – The South Korean government is providing USD300,000 (approximately PHP15 million) to support the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in its efforts to rebuild shelters in provinces affected by Typhoon Odette.... Read full article
DAVAO CITY – The National Irrigation Administration in Davao Region (NIA-11) through the Davao Oriental Irrigation Management Office (IMO) said Friday the agency has turned over the PHP22.5-million Small Irrigation Project... Read full article
MANILA – A total of 736,880 children aged 5 to 11 years old have been inoculated against Covid-19 since the pediatric vaccination started on February 7, a health official said Tuesday.... Read full article
MANILA – The suspended “no vaccine, no ride” policy in public transportation will be reimposed in the National Capital Region (NCR) only if it will remain under Alert Level 3 or higher, an official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippines got five nominations at the prestigious 28th World Travel Awards, signaling a continued recognition of its top-tier destinations despite the pandemic.... Read full article