MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government has already spent P125.2 billion in response to the effects of the Middle East crisis, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) said on Monday. DepDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan made the presentation during the Senate Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (Protect) Committee hearing.
Read More »Manibela sets April 15–17 transport strike over fuel price hikes
MANILA, Philippines— Transport group Manibela on Monday announced it will hold a nationwide strike from April 15 to 17 to protest what it described as the government’s insufficient response to continuous oil price hikes. This will be the third time that jeepney drivers will stage a transport strike following similar protests
Read More »Indian National Arrested for Attempting to Bribe Officer for NBI Clearance
Authorities Arrest Indian National for Attempting to Bribe Officer for NBI Clearance An Indian national was arrested after attempting to bribe an officer to secure an NBI clearance in Ilocos. The National Bureau of Investigation Ilocos Regional Office carried out the operation following a report of bribery. According to authorities, the suspect went to the NBI office to apply for a clearance. During the ... Read more
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Read More »DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla Apologizes Over Improper Ordinance Enforcement in Mandaluyong
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla Issues Public Apology Over Improper Enforcement of Ordinance DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla has issued an apology over improper ordinance enforcement in Mandaluyong City. The Interior Secretary has issued an apology following an incident where a man was fined for being shirtless while mixing cement outside his home in Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong ... Read more
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Read More »JM Ibarra, Fyang Smith Praised By Regal Producer Roselle Monteverde, Director Dan Villegas
JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith impressed their movie producer and director Kapamilya star JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith received praise from Regal Entertainment Inc. Producer Roselle Monteverde and director Dan Villegas. JM and Fyang, known as the JMFyang love team, continues to soar high in the career in the Philippine entertainment industry. Their most recent ... Read more
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Read More »Bato dela Rosa Expresses Full Support for Baste, Sara Duterte
Amid his Hiding, Sen. Bato dela Rosa Gives Message at RAGE Coalition Launching BATO DELA ROSA – The Senator, amid his hiding, expressed his full support for Vice Pres. Sara Duterte and Davao Mayor Baste Duterte. Davao Mayor Baste Duterte has taken the presidency of the PDP-Laban, the political party chaired by his own father, ... Read more
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Read More »Military: US set to begin blockade of Iranian ports on Monday
WASHINGTON — The US military stated on Sunday that it would start a blockade of Iranian ports within hours, following the breakdown of peace talks in Pakistan, with Washington accusing Iran of refusing to give up its nuclear program. The statement was issued despite a ceasefire reached on Wednesday intended to suspend the six-week conflict
Read More »Philippines targets $110b semiconductor export boom
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing an ambitious plan to more than double the country’s semiconductor and electronics exports to $110 billion by 2030, as part of a five-year industry roadmap aimed at strengthening the Philippines’ position in the global electronics supply chain. Initially launched in 2025, the Philippine
Read More »Alicia Panoramic Park in Bohol reopens on April 13
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Starting Monday, hiking activities have resumed at the Alicia Panoramic Park, following its temporary closure after a grass fire earlier this month. The park — recognized as a UNESCO global geosite and one of the must-visit destinations in Alicia, Bohol — was shut down for nearly two weeks after a grass
Read More »DA may need P40B additional fund if oil crisis persists
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) may need an additional P40 billion in funding if the oil crisis in the country continues, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said on Monday. In an interview with Senate reporters, Tiu Laurel bared that when fuel prices increased, it only had the P150 million fund fuel
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