PHL, Oman to ink MoU for OFW safety
THE PHILIPPINES is looking to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oman for the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) by January next...
SCS tensions hinder energy projects
TENSIONS OVER disputed waters have discouraged potential investors from pursuing energy projects in the Philippines, hampering Manila’s pursuit of an independent energy sector, according...
Probe of missing sabungeros sought
A RESOLUTION seeking a congressional probe into the alleged abduction and killings of cockfighting aficionados, locally called sabungeros, was filed at the House of...
PHL urged to file case vs China
A FORMER lawmaker on Tuesday said the Philippine government should file a case against China before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to seek...
New website tracks rooftop solar installations
MANILA-BASED think tank Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) has launched a web-based platform which can estimate and visualize existing and potential rooftop...
Philippines seeks P11.1 million from China over Thitu Island coral damage
THE PHILIPPINES is seeking P11.1 million in compensation from China for environmental damage allegedly caused by a Chinese vessel near Thitu Island in the contested South China Sea, a top security official said on Monday.
Senator files resolution seeking Senate probe of spiraling food prices
A PHILIPPINE senator has filed a resolution urging a Senate investigation into the continued surge in food prices, citing the persistent burden on Filipino...
Senate urged to proceed with Duterte impeachment trial despite SC orders
A CONGRESSMAN on Monday asked the Senate to proceed with Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial despite recent actions by the Supreme Court (SC) on...
ERC chief Dimalanta files ‘irrevocable resignation’
ENERGY REGULATORY Commission (ERC) Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Monalisa C. Dimalanta has submitted her “irrevocable resignation,” Malacañang confirmed on Monday.
Warning on China rockets issued
THE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Monday warned the public of potential debris from Beijing’s Long March 7 rocket, which...
Newly appointed DoE chief takes oath
THE NEWLY appointed secretary of the Department of Energy (DoE), Sharon S. Garin, took her oath before President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., on Monday.
“Secretary...
PHL bares 2026 ASEAN agenda
THE PHILIPPINES will be pushing for peace and security, maritime cooperation, and climate change issues as the country heads the Association of Southeast Asian...