LTFRB approves P11 minimum PUJ fare beginning July 1

Marcos names COA chair, GSIS chief

MANILA – President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has bared his picks for chairperson of the Commission on Audit (COA) and president and general manager for the Government...

Pope Francis congratulates, offers prayers for Marcos

MANILA – Pope Francis has extended his congratulations to President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ahead of his inauguration. “I send my congratulations and cordial wishes to Your...

SEC upholds shutdown order vs. Rappler

MANILA – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday night affirmed the administrative penalties slapped against Rappler, Inc. and Rappler Holdings Corp. (RHC), as well as...

PH objects to Taiwan’s live-fire drills off Ligaw Island

MANILA – The Philippine government on Tuesday expressed its “strong objection” to Taiwan’s unlawful live-fire drills off the coast of Ligaw Island, describing the move as an...

Palace updates industries restricted from foreign investments

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte signed an executive order (EO) updating a list of industries restricted from foreign investment and reserved for Filipinos. EO No. 175, signed...

Transport groups seek P2 additional jeepney fare hike

MANILA – Public transport groups are seeking an additional PHP2 public utility jeepney (PUJ) fare hike nationwide, in addition to the approved PHP1 minimum fare hike in...

SC junks 2 disqualification cases vs. BBM

  MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the legality of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s candidacy with the tribunal dismissing on Tuesday the petitions which sought...

Covid-19 cases on the rise across all regions: DOH

MANILA – The number of Covid-19 cases continue to increase across all regions with a national positivity rate of 4.1 percent but the average daily attack rate...

Bill granting more benefits to solo parents lapses into law

MANILA – A bill that seeks to grant additional benefits to solo parents has lapsed into law without the signature of President Rodrigo R. Duterte, a copy...