House passes bill raising tax ceiling for bonuses on final reading

MANILA — The House of Representatives on Friday passed on third and final reading the bill seeking to increase the tax exemption ceiling for the 13th...

DOTC chief won’t take leave amid alleged anomalous maintenance MRT-3 contract

  MANILA — Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya on Friday said he will not take a leave of absence amid controversy...

NBI’s probe into alleged extortion continues despite NFA chief’s resignation — De Lima

MANILA — Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Friday said the investigation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) into the alleged extortion continues despite...

PH promoted as retirement, investment haven

Officials from the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) met with Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Raul S. Hernandez to apprise the Philippine Embassy of the Philippines of...

Palace says government is talking with U.S. regarding Islamic State

MANILA — Malacañang said on Friday that the Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), is coordinating with the United States (US) regarding the...

Binay opts to ‘prioritize work over politics’

MANILA – Instead of appearing at the Senate panel investigation on the alleged overpricing of the Makati City Hall Building II, Vice President Jejomar Binay chose...

Pangilinan confirms resignation of NFA administrator

MANILA — Presidential Adviser on Food Security and Agriculture Modernization Secretary Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday confirmed the resignation of National Food Authority (NFA) Administrator Arthur...

H&M Philippines set to open on October 17

MANILA– Finally, the long wait is over. H&M officially announced that it will open its first retail store in the country on October 17 at the Fashion Hall...

‘We do not negotiate with terrorists’ – Defense Sec.

Witnesses tell court what Drilon earlier confirmed

MANILA – Appearing at the anti-graft court on Thursday, two witnesses said Senate President Franklin Drilon had partied several times with alleged pork scam mastermind Janet...