2023 oil spill damage hits P4.93B
THE DAMAGE caused by oil spills in 2023 has reached P4.93 billion, according to the data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on...
P1B set for heritage school repairs
THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Tuesday that it has approved the release of P1.134 billion to rehabilitate school buildings regarded...
CHR denounces deaths in Davao City’s war on drugs
THE COMMISSION on Human Rights (CHR) expressed “grave concern” on Tuesday over the death of five drug suspects in Davao City’s ongoing war against...
Lawmaker bats for tax credits for retailers
THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) should provide tax credits or deductions to retailers to ensure their establishments’ compliance to a new policy providing...
SC grants petition to determine Malampaya contractor’s tax liabilities
THE SUPREME COURT (SC) granted a state plea to determine a Malampaya project contractor’s tax liabilities, ruling that the absence of a valid assessment...
Philippines summons China envoy over deadlock
THE PHILIPPINES on Monday summoned China’s envoy in Manila to protest “aggressive actions” in the South China Sea at the weekend, when its coast...
TIMELINE: Rift deepens between Manila, Beijing
RELATIONS between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., with Manila pivoting back towards the United States which supports...
Timor Leste to hold hearings on wanted Pinoy congressman
IT MAY take as long as 40 days before an expelled congressman accused of masterminding the killing of his province’s governor can be deported back to the Philippines from Timor Leste, where he will first undergo court proceedings, according to government agents.
DoE, PNP partner to clean up LPG industry
THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are launching a crackdown on illegal and hazardous practices in refilling, trading and maintenance of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in the country.
Marcos declares half-day work on March 27
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has ordered the suspension of work in government offices from 12 noon onwards on Wednesday, March 27 so...
Monitor Lenten prices, DA urged
PRICES of basic commodities, especially fish and vegetables, should be guarded against unwarranted increases during the Holy Week, a congressman urged the Department of...
P72-M cannabis farm raided
BAGUIO CITY — Law enforcement authorities raided a P72-million cannabis plantation tucked along a mountain area far off Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet last...