Memorandum order out on regulation of sale of firecrackers
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other concerned agencies to “strictly implement” existing laws, rules and regulations on firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices.
Duterte issues EO on coordinating antidrug campaign
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed an order institutionalizing the Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy (PADS), which the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) formulated to address the drug problem in the country.
SC upholds indictment of Grace Padaca, 2 others for graft, malversation
THE SUPREME Court (SC) affirmed the indictment of former Isabela governor Grace Padaca and two others for graft and malversation of public funds.
Sister Fox to leave PH on Nov. 3
THE LEGAL counsel of Australian missionary Patricia Fox said the nun will leave the country on Nov. 3 following the Bureau of Immigration’s denial of the extension of her temporary visitor’s visa.
Robinsons Bank to raise P3.5B via LTNCDs
ROBINSONS BANK Corp. is set to raise P3.5 billion through issuance of long-term negotiable certificates of deposit (LTNCD) next year to fund the expected growth of its lending segment.
Bulacan airport must attract airlines without gov’t aid — Diokno
THE GOVERNMENT will take no action to ensure that airlines will operate out of the proposed Bulacan International Airport, signalling that the project needs to convince carriers to transfer to the new facility on its own commercial merits.
House bill filed to increase gov’t power to redistribute spectrum
A BILL amending Republic Act 7925, or the Philippine Competition Act, intended to ease entry of more telecommunication companies by increasing the government’s powers to allocate radio frequency, has been filed at the House of Representatives.
Manila rated 95th in 100-city sustainability study
MANILA ranked 95th out of 100 global cities in the 2018 Sustainable Cities Index (SCI) compiled by design and consultancy firm Arcadis, beating out only Hanoi and Kolkata among the Asian metropolises evaluated.
Converge ICT, AMA buy 3rd telco bid documents
TWO more companies have solidified their interest in participating in the government’s bid for a new major telecommunications player, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said on Wednesday.
Auto industry counting on 2019 spending surge due to polls
AUTOMAKERS expect a sales recovery in 2019, counting on the traditional boost to consumer spending provided by elections.
DA backs emergency powers to speed up post-storm recovery
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Emmanuel F. Piñol said he supports the granting of emergency powers to President Rodrigo R. Duterte by Congress that will allow him to act more decisively in response to calamities like typhoons.
Palay farmgate prices fall over 3% in mid-October
THE Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said the average farmgate price for palay, or unmilled rice, fell 3.16% week-on-week in the second week of October to P21.17 per kilogram (kg).