Russia to continue bilateral relations with Philippines
A RUSSIAN Ambassador says he expects continued bilateral cooperation with the Philippines amid growing global sanctions.
Namfrel says citizen watch could deter poll fraud as it denies being in talks...
THE NATIONAL Citizen's Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) has denied statements circulating on social media claiming that the group has been involved in discussions about supposed massive cheating during the May 9 elections.
Lacson plans to appoint new BTA members; Pacquiao for continuity; 3 other candidates to...
THREE presidential candidates — Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” M. Domagoso, and labor leader Leodegario “Ka Leody” de Guzman — will first hold stakeholder consultations before making any changes in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), their representatives said at a forum last week.
Robredo compliments people-led campaign as 130,000 supporters gather
OPPOSITION presidential bet Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo at the weekend said the campaign rally for her in an avenue near the Philippine capital region’s major thoroughfare is a people’s crusade that should enjoin more citizens to fight for a transparent government, which is her main battlecry.
Over 107,000 fuel subsidy cards released — LTFRB
A TOTAL of 107,926 fuel subsidy cards has been distributed to the public transport operators and drivers as of Friday, an official of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said in a House committee hearing Monday.
DHL Express PHL upgrades screening facility in Manila to quickly detect illegal items
INTERNATIONAL express service provider DHL Express Philippines announced on Monday an upgrade to its screening technology aimed at ensuring that any attempt to ship illegal items and dangerous commodities across its network is “quickly spotted.”
43% of Filipinos consider themselves poor in Q4 2021 — SWS
ABOUT 43% of Filipino families consider themselves poor, according to a Dec. 2021 poll conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS).
Food protection
FARMLANDS along the San Juan River Basin in the Cordilleras in northern Philippines are protected by flood control structures. The Department of Public Works and Highways spent a total of P722 million in 2021 for 28 flood control projects in the region, including construction, repairs and maintenance.
Presidential hopefuls say social media platforms should be held accountable
The Philippines’ presidential candidates debating on Saturday agreed on at least one thing and that was the need to hold social media firms liable...
China attack, Russian war spillover belittled
CHINA is unlikely to attack the Philippines over their sea distpue, political analysts said at the weekend, while downplaying the potential of Russia’s war against Ukraine reaching Asia.
Candidates back calls for Marcoses to pay estate tax
PHILIPPINE presidential candidates backed calls at the weekend for the heirs of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos to pay billions of pesos in estate and income taxes.
PHL inks labor agreement with Yukon, Canada
THE PHILIPPINES has sealed a labor cooperation agreement with the government of Yukon, Canada.