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December survey says efforts to tame inflation not enough

January 9, 2024

Othel V. Campos

Majority of Filipinos disapprove of the administration’s efforts to rein in the rising cost of goods and services, noting that inflation remains the most urgent national concern that must be addressed immediately, a Pulse Asia survey showed. Seven in 10 respondents were unhappy with how the government tried to tame inflation, a double-digit increase from […]
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Spain considers nationwide hospital mask rule as flu, COVID-19 hit Europe

January 9, 2024

GMA News Online / News

Spain's government proposed a nationwide mandate for people to wear masks in hospitals and health clinics on Monday, and Italy said respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record, as flu and COVID-19 spread across Europe.

‘Oppenheimer’ tops Golden Globes on bittersweet night for ‘Barbie’

January 9, 2024

“Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan’s drama about the inventor of the atomic bomb, topped the Golden Globes on Sunday – but its fellow summer smash hit “Barbie” missed out on best comedy film honors to “Poor Things.” “Oppenheimer” took five prizes including best drama, best director for Nolan, best score, as well as acting trophies for Cillian […]
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Jo Koy’s joke falls flat before Swift

January 9, 2024

Angelica Villanueva

Sparks didn’t fly when Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy, hosting the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, cracked a joke involving American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and her high-profile relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. Sitting stoic beside actress Keleigh Sperry, Taylor remained unmoved as Koy referenced the constant camera cuts toward her during Kelce’s games. “The big difference […]
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Widodo arriving in PH for 3-day visit

January 9, 2024

Charles Dantes & Rey E. Requejo

Indonesian President Joko Widodo will arrive in the country today (Jan. 9) for a three-day official visit. He will have a meeting with President Marcos on Wednesday at the Palace, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. In previous engagements, Mr. Marcos and Widodo discussed the case of Filipina Mary Jane Veloso, who is still on […]
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Oil firms hike prices by P0.10/l

January 9, 2024

Alena Mae S. Flores

Oil firms increased the price of all products – gasoline, diesel and kerosene – by P0.10 per liter effective 6 a.m. today (Tuesday) to reflect the movement of oil prices in the world market. Seaoil Philippines, PetroGazz, Chevron Philippines, Jetti Petroleum, Cleanfuel and PTT Philippines issued separate advisories of the oil price increases. The oil […]
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Lawmakers file resos to probe Panay blackout

January 9, 2024

Macon Ramos-Araneta & Maricel Cruz

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday filed a resolution seeking an “extensive” inquiry into the recent blackouts in Western Visayas that plunged Panay and Guimaras into darkness for days, and reports that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) failed to take action to prevent the system-wide power shutdown. In the House, Senior Deputy Majority […]
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Tax reforms, wider LGU role to fuel growth–DOF

January 9, 2024

Cai U. Ordinario

THE passage of key tax reforms and harnessing local government units (LGUs) as engines of growth are among the factors that will sustain the country’s recent economic gains, according to the country’s Finance Secretary.

PHL, Indonesia meet Tuesday as Widodo arrives in Manila

January 9, 2024

Malou Talosig-Bartolome

INDONESIAN President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is expected to arrive for an official visit to Manila Tuesday, as foreign ministries of the Philippines and Indonesia will meet hours ahead to hammer out more ways to improve bilateral relations.

‘Off to a good start’ with EOPT signing–DOF chief

January 9, 2024

Cai U. Ordinario

MORE Filipinos would be encouraged to pay their taxes with the recent signing of the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act, according to the Department of Finance (DOF).

Miru Systems lone bidder in Comelec’s 2nd AES bidding

January 9, 2024

Patrick V. Miguel

FOR the second round of bidding on Monday for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) automated system, Miru Systems Co. Ltd. remained the lone bidder for the 2025 midterm polls.

Early Cha-cha pressed to avoid term-limit suspicion

January 9, 2024

Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz

THE real, pressing need for revisions to the Constitution, particularly on the economic front, and not an attempt to prolong the term of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is behind current efforts to revive Charter-change initiatives, the chairman of th...

Pag-ibig gains FFW support as labor benefits to grow under new monthly rates

January 9, 2024

Pag-IBIG Fund has secured the support of the Federation of Free Workers (FFW), one of the country’s top labor organizations, in its plan to increase the nearly four-decade old mandatory monthly savings rate for both members and their employers startin...

Ombudsman indicts Guanzon for revealing info on BBM’s DQ case

January 9, 2024

Joel R. San Juan

THE Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the indictment of former Commission on Elections Commissioner Ma. Rowena Amelia Guanzon for violation of Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

PhilHealth: Claims by medical facilities settled

January 9, 2024

DAVAO CITY—The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. said the public rift between the agency and the medical facilities with PhilHealth claims at the end of the pandemic were settled toward the end of 2023.

DA seeking for a bigger share of Japan’s food, fishery market

January 9, 2024

Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday revealed it is actively pursuing increased market share for Filipino farmers and fisherfolk in Japan.

DTI clarifies mandate on grant of discounts for senior citizens

January 9, 2024

Andrea E. San Juan

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) clarified its primary mandate in granting discounts to senior citizens (SC) after the agency was flagged for “not being at the frontline” to ensure that establishments are adhering to the law.

PBBM reports significant gains in campaign vs illegal drugs

January 9, 2024

Samuel P. Medenilla

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday reported that the government has made significant gains in its anti-drug campaign with more than 60 percent of the country’s barangays already being declared “free” from the illegal substance.

Renew GACC registration, DTI tells Philippine food exporters to China

January 9, 2024

Andrea E. San Juan

Philippine food exporters to China should have their registration renewed, according to the Import and Export Food Safety Bureau of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC).

DILG to award cleanest barangays under Kalinisan project–Abalos

January 9, 2024

Rex Anthony Naval

To motivate local government units (LGU) to undertake cleanliness programs at the local level, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will soon give quarterly awards to the cleanest barangays.

PNP chief slams vloggers in ‘destabilization’ drive

January 9, 2024

Rex Anthony Naval

With disinformation still rearing its ugly head this 2024, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. called on all police officers to unite to combat this threat.

MIAA tightens airport security after discovery of shabu stash in premises

January 9, 2024

The newly-appointed general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), Eric Jose C. Ines, ordered a full K-9 sweep of a former restaurant and spa at the fourth level of the departure area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airpo...

Probers urged to get ‘good grasp’ on cause of Panay power outage

January 9, 2024

Butch Fernandez

Amid calls for a full inquiry into the January 2 power outages on Panay island, a veteran legislator has urged all concerned, including lawmakers, to consider the “whole picture” before simply pinning the blame on the main transmission company, the Na...

Go calls for prudent spending after DOH budget hike in GAA

January 9, 2024

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, commended the collaborative efforts that led to a significant increase in the 2024 budget for the Department of Health (DOH).

NCRPO units now ready for today’s ‘Traslacion’

January 9, 2024

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Sunday announced that its units are now ready to secure this year’s “Traslacion” or the religious procession that is the highlight of the Feast of the Black Nazarene every January 9.

FFCCCII lauds Go’s designation as OSAPIEA chief, but keeps ‘cautious optimism’ for ’24

January 9, 2024

Rizal Raoul S. Reyes

The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) on Monday said it supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s appointment of Frederick Go to the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Invest...

Cybersecurity threats in 2024

January 9, 2024

Henry J. Schumacher

This year, cybercriminals will be as busy as ever. Are your departments ready to fight them?

PBBM: 51% of FMR projects completed

January 9, 2024

Samuel P. Medenilla

With the completion of more than half of the targeted farm-to-market roads (FMR) of his administration last year, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said more farmers and communities were given better access to urban centers.

Businesses told to shift to ‘circular economy’ track

January 9, 2024

Jonathan L. Mayuga

An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) called on business leaders to increase the adaption of the “circular economy” concept and move away from the traditional linear models.

DA chief pushes for more farm infra projects in medium term

January 9, 2024

Cai U. Ordinario

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for more infrastructure projects for the farm sector in the medium term.

Tesda offers scholarship for PUVMP ‘casualties’

January 9, 2024

Roderick L. Abad

THE last day of this month may be the end of the road for franchises of unconsolidated public utility vehicles (PUV), but they can still see the light at the end of the tunnel with the government’s aid for them to learn new skills that will empower th...

T-bill yields continue to correct a bit higher

January 9, 2024

Cai U. Ordinario

THE national government raised more than its initial program during the auction of Treasury Bills (T-bills) on Monday, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).

BOI pressed on gaps between Create law and its IRR

January 9, 2024

Butch Fernandez

AS promised, lawmakers are pursuing the initiative to redress the inconsistency between the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (Create) law and its implementing rules and regulations (IRR); and similar gaps in the value-added tax (V...

The art of giving

January 9, 2024

CHRISTMAS, the season of giving is already over. Everyone is back to reality. People from all walks of life have spent so much money for gifts to their loved ones and friends. There were also those who also have spent for exchanging gifts. After th...

NTC exceeds collection goal thru enforcement

January 9, 2024

Lorenz S. Marasigan

THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has surpassed its 2023 revenue collection target by more than 50 percent, as it strengthened the enforcement of compliance among various stakeholders within the telecom sector.

BSP inks deal with group, sees strong financial mart

January 9, 2024

Cai U. Ordinario

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Bankers Institute of the Philippines (Baiphil) are set to conduct a series of joint activities such as building capacity and promoting their advocacies.

Exec: AirAsia plans to offer flights from Manila to US

January 9, 2024

Lorenz S. Marasigan

The AirAsia Group plans to make Manila its “hub to the United States” as it adopts a “multi-hub strategy” with the planned consolidation of its airline businesses across Southeast Asia.

Mayor Vico tells operator of ‘paluwagan scam’ to face investors

January 9, 2024

GMA News Online / News

Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto has asked the owner and operator of the alleged "paluwagan scam" based in his city to come out and face the investors seeking the return of their money.