PBBM says 8% economic growth target within his term ‘doable’
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed confidence that attaining the economic growth target of 8 percent during his term is within his administration’s reach. “Sure. Why not? You…
DBM: P91-B health emergency allowance released
MANILA – A total of PHP91 billion has been released so far for the Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances (PHEBA) of all health workers since 2021, the Department of Budget…
GSIS-Maya partnership to simplify loan payments
MANILA – Borrowers of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will now have another option to pay for their loans as the state pension fund announced on Wednesday its partnership with…
180K passengers daily expected at NAIA during Holy Week break
MANILA – Airport authorities expect an influx of passengers this Holy Week, with about 180,000 travelers daily at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) alone. Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Acting…
PBBM to CSW68 members: Seek innovative solutions to empower women
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the member-states of the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) to pursue innovative solutions to ensure…
Muslim faith, devotion during Ramadan inspire unity
MANILA – The faith and devotion of the Filipino Muslim community during the holy month of Ramadan month is a special time for introspection, renewal and peace. It is a period…
Downward trend on rice prices expected amid peak harvest
MANILA – Consumers may expect a downward trend in the price of rice amid the peak-harvest season, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The DA issued the statement on Tuesday…
Phivolcs lowers Mayon status to Alert Level 1
MANILA – Mayon Volcano’s alert status has been lowered from Level 2 (moderate level unrest) to Level 1 (low level unrest), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on…
PH orders Chinese vessels to leave Ayungin ‘immediately’
MANILA – The Philippine government demanded that China remove “immediately” its vessels from the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal after protesting the dangerous maneuvers of the China Coast Guard (CCG) that caused…
Agri, fisheries councils give recommendations for dev’t, modernization
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. has welcomed the recommendations from the private sector on modernization, increased productivity and food security through agricultural infrastructure and mechanization. In a news release…