PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has ordered the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of National Defense, and other agencies to prepare programs that will mitigate the impact of El Niño, which will bring about a […]
PHL 9-month metal output value rises by 7.28% on high nickel prices
BW FILE PHOTO METAL production rose 7.28% year on year by value to P189.08 billion in the nine months to September, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). In a report, the MGB said nickel ore […]
Supply of noche buena items sufficient for holidays — DTI
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO/KNORR RELEASED THE Department of Trade Industry (DTI) said the supply of items typically served in the Christmas feast — known in the Philippines as Noche Buena — will be adequate until the end of […]
Study indicates broad skepticism over corporate climate projects
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL PROVINCIAL POLICE A STUDY has revealed a measure of skepticism towards companies declaring climate change objectives. Communications firm Havas Ortega said in its Prosumer Report that only 5% of Filipinos believe that companies are putting […]
Export growth tied to investments attracted by PHL, Trade dep’t says
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said export targets to 2028 will depend greatly on the levels of investment attracted to the Philippines. It added that such targets are set to be recalibrated this week. “What […]
House gives 3rd reading approval to road tax measure tying funds to PUV modernization
PHILSTAR THE House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill tying the motor vehicle user charge (MVUC) proceeds to support the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program. With 247 yes votes, four no votes, and one abstention, […]
DFA: 130 diplomatic protests filed vs China under Marcos government
PHILIPPINE STAR/VIDEO GRAB FROM NEWS 5 THE GOVERNMENT of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has filed 130 diplomatic protests against China, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Sixty-three of these protests were filed this […]
House to start Charter change hearings in 2024
PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCAS By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE HOUSE of Representatives will start revisiting a proposal to amend the 1987 Philippine Constitution next year, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on Tuesday. “I believe 2024 […]
Marcos: PUV consolidation deadline won’t be extended
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter A YEAR-END deadline for the consolidation of Philippine public utility vehicle (PUV) operators won’t be extended, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Tuesday. In an […]
Speaker announces rice vouchers for 7 million Filipino families next year
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALES By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter HOUSE Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez announced on Tuesday that the government is set to distribute rice discount vouchers next […]