Lawmaker questions looming hike in disaster insurance
A SOLON has filed a resolution seeking to investigate an increase in insurance premium rates for catastrophes like earthquakes, floods, and typhoons that will...
China likely to just snub PHL senators’ tirade on sea incident
By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporter
CHINA could not be expected to change its stance and course of action in disputed parts of the South...
PHL partners with two EU countries on defense
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has sought support from the Czech Republic and the Netherlands to enhance the technological capacity of the Philippines’ defense...
House approves NCSTP bill on final reading
THE HOUSE of Representatives on Thursday approved on 3rd and final reading a measure that seeks mandatory military training for public and private tertiary...
Bangsamoro transport ministry ready to take over airport terminal operations by Jan. 1
THE BANGSAMORO Airport Authority (BAA) will start handling the passenger terminal operations of four airports in the region by Jan. 1, the regional government...
Spain vows continued support for peace programs in Bangsamoro region
SPAIN has vowed to provide continuing support to peace programs in the Bangsamoro, an autonomous region in southern Philippines that is transitioning from a...
Comelec disqualifies Cagayan governor for violating spending ban
THE COMMISSION ON Elections (Comelec) has disqualified Cagayan Governor Manuel N. Mamba, Sr. from the May elections for disbursing funds for transport vehicles, cash...
Bills on Ease of Paying Taxes: Creation of small taxpayer group, different e-payments proposed
THE SENATE Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday deliberated on proposals to ease the payment of taxes, including the creation of new classifications for...
Vaccine contracts ready for audit, says Galvez
THE PREVIOUS administration’s COVID response task force head said on Wednesday they are prepared to have the Commission on Audit (CoA) examine vaccine procurement...
House panel tackles amendments to give cybercrime law more teeth
A HOUSE panel tackled on Thursday proposed amendments to Republic Act 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 that will give law enforcers...
Marcos orders creation of advisory board on seafarer concerns
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has ordered the creation of an advisory board that would address the concerns of Filipino seafarers, according to the...
Kalibo airport expands international network with Taipei as demand rises
THE CIVIL Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Wednesday that the Kalibo International Airport (KIA) in Western Visayas is expanding its international...