Senate bill backs local bidders in gov’t projects
A BILL seeking to give preference for domestic bidders participating in government projects has been filed at the Senate, aiming to channel billions of...
Baguio ushers in Panagbenga 2026 with renewed bloom
BAGUIO CITY — Again, Baguio City burst into bloom as it officially launched the 2026 Baguio Flower Festival, or Panagbenga, following the flag-raising ceremony...
EDSA Busway seen carrying over 70 million riders this year
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) expects the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) Busway to carry more than 70 million passengers this year, reflecting...
PHL sugar exports to US of 100,000 MT approved
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it approved the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s (SRA) plan to export 100,000 metric tons (MT) of raw sugar to...
E-vehicle industry seeks restoration of funding for CARS, RACE programs
THE Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) urged the government to restore the vetoed funding for automotive industry incentive programs, citing the role...
LPG refilling-plant standards set for updating
THE Department of Energy (DoE) is seeking comment on the proposal to update the Philippine National Standard (PNS) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refilling...
Industry group seeks zonal value review after expulsion of POGOs
THE Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. (FPI) said the government needs to review property zonal values which had been artificially inflated by the now-banned...
Provinces with active cases of ASF rise at end of 2025
THE number of provinces with active African Swine Fever (ASF) cases increased towards the end of December, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said...
BoI, Bataan in tie-up to attract chip investors
THE Board of Investments (BoI) said it will collaborate with Bataan province to attract semiconductor and electronics investments.
“The semiconductor and electronics sector accounts for...
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By Marielle C. Baldemor
Have you ever heard of a rule so often in school that it simply stayed with you? During my college days, one phrase came...
Eala jumps to new career-high ranking of No. 49 ahead of AO
AN EXPLOSIVE New Year it is for Alexandra “Alex” Eala.
Relentless in her drive to the top, Ms. Eala zoomed to a new career-high ranking...
Creamline will be back with a vengeance — Pons
CREAMLINE returnee Bernadeth Pons is one that speaks softly but carries a big stick.
So when the reigning Southeast Asian Games women’s beach volleyball gold...