US political affairs official to discuss alliance in PHL visit
UNITED STATES Undersecretary for Political Affairs Victoria Jane Nuland will meet with senior Philippine officials during a visit this week to discuss bolstering the...
PHL Coast Guard spots Chinese navy, militia ships near Thitu Island
THE PHILIPPINE Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Saturday night that it had spotted Chinese navy and militia vessels near Thitu Island, the largest island...
House, Senate collaboration needed if lawmakers really want Charter change
THE BICAMERAL Philippine Congress must collaborate and align moves on amending the 1987 Constitution to make the process more efficient, an analyst said at the weekend.
Airlines, MIAA advise travelers to take into account week-long transport strike
THE MANILA International Airport Authority (MIAA) and various airlines advised passengers traveling this week to take into consideration the planned strike of some land...
VP Sara lambasts jeepney strike, teachers’ group
VICE PRESIDENT and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio on Sunday hit the planned week-long jeepney strike, saying it is “communist-inspired” and a barrier to government...
LANDBANK approves P6.9 billion in loans for modern jeepneys
LAND BANK of the Philippines (LANDBANK) approved P6.9 billion in loans for the purchase of modern jeepneys as of Jan. 31, the state-owned lender...
Over 50M national IDs issued — PSA
THE PHILIPPINE Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Sunday that it has already issued over 50 million Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) cards.
“We, at the PSA,...
Senator says elderly healthcare hospital will benefit 10 million senior citizens
A SENATOR called to prioritize the creation of specialty hospitals for the elderly, saying these facilities will benefit about 10 million senior citizens.
“Just as...
Expanded US access to Philippines bases “not for aggression”, defence chief says
MANILA - A decision by the Philippines to grant the United States greater access to its military bases was "not for engaging in war" but meant to enhance...
Philippines’ central bank governor sees 50 bps rate hike if inflation exceeds 9%
PHILIPPINE CENTRAL BANK Governor Felipe M. Medalla said on Friday that in the "worst-case scenario" of inflation rising above 9%, interest rates might be...
Philippines won’t tolerate ICC meddling in drug war, says DoJ
THE PHILIPPINES would not tolerate “external interference” by the International Criminal Court (ICC), its Justice chief told the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on Wednesday night, saying it does not have the power to investigate the country’s deadly drug war.
Analysts: Philippines can learn from KL’s sea dispute strategy
THE PHILIPPINES can count on Malaysia to help resolve the South China Sea dispute, security analysts said on Thursday, citing the country’s wise use of natural resources in areas it claims in the waterway.