House body summons Ombudsman as VP’s impeachment probe deepens
THE HOUSE of Representatives Justice Committee has summoned the Ombudsman to testify and turn over Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte‑Carpio’s wealth declarations, a move that...
Marcos weighs fuel tax cut as oil price shock mounts
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. may decide on Tuesday whether to use his emergency powers to suspend or cut excise taxes on petroleum products, as economic managers submit recommendations aimed at easing the impact of surging oil prices driven by the escalating Middle East war.
Advocacy group urges audit of ride‑hailing firms over subsidy issues
AN ADVOCACY GROUP on Monday accused some ride-hailing companies of skirting government rules by using unauthorized drivers, raising concerns over disruptions to public subsidy...
Cagayan grandma, 78, finishes senior high
BAGUIO CITY — In the quiet town of Lal-lo in Cagayan in northern Philippines, Genoveva M. Andaya, 78, proved that age is not a barrier to learning after completing senior high school through the government’s Alternative Learning System (ALS).
Marcos, Duterte ratings down in Q1
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s approval and trust ratings declined in the first quarter, according to a survey by PUBLiCUS...
Bidding for EDSA rehab phase 2 set
THE DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to begin bidding for the second phase of the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA)...
Taiwan taps PHL for chip talent
THE INTELLIGENT Electronics Institute (IEI) will tap into the Philippines’ pool of highly skilled engineering talents as it holds the Taiwan Semiconductor Career Day...
BIR clarifies education tax perks
THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) clarifies provisions for tax exemption and incentives for private sector partnerships in education.
“With the issuance of Revenue Memorandum...
ICI report’s fate up to DoJ, Ombudsman
THE PALACE will leave it to the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Ombudsman to publicize the Independent Commission for Infrastructure's (ICI) comprehensive report...
DMW launches reintegration network for repatriated OFWs
THE DEPARTMENT of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday launched its reintegration assistance program for repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) through a 22-agency network.
During the...
Think tank denounces PHL-China joint exploration plans
A RESEARCH FIRM on Monday rejected considerations of a joint gas development in the South China Sea between the Philippines and China.
In a statement,...
Market matching to benefit Mindoro onion farmers
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) said Mindoro onion farmers could access institutional markets after a recent virtual market-matching session, with buyers indicating a monthly...