Philippines accuses China vessels of harassment near Spratly Islands in SCS
CHINESE Coast Guard (CCG) vessels carried out “dangerous maneuvers” against Philippine ships deploying fishing devices at disputed features in the South China Sea (SCS) this week, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday.
Impeachment trial won’t delay 2026 budget, says House spokesman
THE IMPEACHMENT trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio will not delay the passage of the 2026 national budget, according to a House of Representatives spokeswoman.
“We...
Gov’t to gain P50B from water concessionaires’ deal extension
THE Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said the approved contract extension of the country’s two major water concessionaires could generate up to...
Gov’t ordered to pay P28 billion to Hacienda Luisita
THE Court of Appeals (CA) ordered the government to pay Hacienda Luisita, Inc. (HLI) over P28.49 billion in just compensation for 4,500 hectares of...
SEC: Investor education needed
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants better investor education efforts to help address evolving investment scams, its new chairperson said.
“As these fraudulent schemes...
Mastercard enters into strategic collab with DoT
MASTERCARD and the Department of Tourism (DoT) have entered into a strategic collaboration to boost the country’s appeal to both travelers through digitalization.
“MasterCard, a...
AI regulatory body sought
AN OUTGOING lawmaker on Wednesday urged the next Congress to pass a bill creating a regulatory body to oversee artificial intelligence (AI) technology adoption...
APECO acquires 12-hectare land for Casiguran airport
THE Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) acquired 12 hectares of land for the development of the Casiguran Airport into a commercial...
SPAVI, QC to create jobs for seniors, PWDs
LISTED food service company Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. (SPAVI) has partnered with the Quezon City government to provide job opportunities for senior citizens...
Four hurt in Basilan grenade attack
COTABATO CITY — Four individuals were wounded in a grenade explosion that ripped through the premises of a roadside gasoline station in Lamitan City,...
More floating drugs found off Cagayan waters
BAGUIO CITY — More floating crystal meth (shabu) packs were found by fishermen between the Babuyan Island and Gonzaga town waters in Cagayan province.
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Swift impeachment trial to reassure investors, says House spokesman
THE IMPEACHMENT trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio should proceed without further delay to reassure investors about the country’s political stability, a House of Representatives spokesman said on Tuesday.