The lobby of the Philippine Stock Exchange in Taguig City, Sept. 30, 2020. — REUTERS THE MAIN INDEX climbed to the 6,500 level on Thursday despite low trading volume as market sentiment improved amid expectations of lower […]
Jeepneys may operate till Jan. 31, but consolidation deadline stays — LTFRB
PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter THE LAND Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued new guidelines allowing unconsolidated public utility vehicles (PUV) or commuter jeepneys to continue operations until Jan. 31, 2024, providing […]
Congress must fast-track maritime defense bills and publicize it — expert
PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter CONGRESS should push for the passage of measures that would establish and protect the country’s maritime zones in the South China Sea and build better security ties with […]
96% of Filipinos facing New Year with hope — poll
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter MORE THAN 96% of adult Filipinos are entering the New Year with hope, according to the Social Weather Station’s (SWS) 4th quarter 2023 survey. Citing its […]
Marcos establishes 5 medical schools
PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALES PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has signed into law seven bills establishing five new medical schools in the Philippines and expanding the academic offerings of seven other colleges, the Palace said on Thursday. […]
Pro-admin sentiment declined this year — PUBLiCUS Asia
PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALES LESS THAN half of Filipinos said they favored the Marcos administration this year, while citizens averse to the opposition have also decreased in number, according to a survey by PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. In […]
Designated fireworks zones urged
BULACAN.GOV.PH THE METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is urging local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila to designate fireworks display zones in their respective localities for the New Year’s Eve revelry. “Setting up a common fireworks display […]
COVID-19 positivity rate up
THE WEEKLY positivity rate for COVID-19 in the National Capital Region (NCR) slightly increased, according to the latest monitoring by OCTA Research. “The NCR weekly COVID-19 positivity rate went up slightly from 22% on Dec. 19 to […]
More buses for BARMM urged
@BANGSAMOROGOVT COTABATO CITY — Local officials called on bus companies in Mindanao on Thursday to enhance economic activities by increasing the number of units operating along highways connecting three Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) provinces […]
Davao launches tourism card
DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Tourism Association (DATA) has launched the Madayaw DATA Privilege Card, which is designed to support and promote its member establishments in a bid to boost the tourism industry and foster member engagement. Priced at P350, cardholders gain a 10% discount at all 30 member […]