The farmgate price of onions went down by P40 per kilo in the Ilocos region amid high demand for the bulbs this holiday season, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said yesterday.

The two-week strike that starts today and runs until Dec. 29 will push through as the yearend deadline to phase out traditional jeepneys in the country draws near, transport group Manibela president Mar Valbuena said.

Proclamation No. 425 states that a longer weekend will “encourage families to get together” and “promote domestic tourism.” 

Lawmakers will make another pitch for constitutional amendments next year, focusing on economic provisions deemed “very prohibitive,” Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said yesterday.

With China becoming bolder in harassing Filipinos and committing illegal activities in Philippine territorial waters, top military officials of the Philippines and the United States held a teleconference last Monday to discuss the need for them to work...

Citing humanitarian reasons, the House of Representatives released from detention yesterday two hosts of the Sonshine Media Network International.

Days before the planned transport strike, President Marcos announced that the deadline for the consolidation of public utility vehicles operators would not be extended, emphasizing that the program that seeks to modernize the sector should not be hampe...

Some manufacturers of Noche Buena products have committed to intensify price and supply monitoring efforts to ensure that products are sold as per the Noche Buena price guide until yearend, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.

President Marcos has granted service recognition incentive and gratuity pay to government employees, including contract of service and job order workers this year.

The Commission on Elections has disqualified a total of 87 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election candidates as of Monday.

China is involved in a “creeping invasion” of the Philippines through massive real estate acquisition using laundered money, Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said yesterday.

President Marcos yesterday declared Dec. 26 a special non-working day nationwide to give families more time to bond and encourage domestic tourism.

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai is seen as a critical moment for global climate action.

Even with inflation reportedly easing in recent months, six in every 10 Filipinos remain dissatisfied with the government’s efforts to control the rising cost of basic commodities, a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group showed.

Lower generation charge pulled down rates of Manila Electric Co. this month, ending three consecutive months of increases.

President Marcos is traveling to Tokyo this week to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – Japan Commemorative Summit, where the region’s leaders are expected to discuss common concerns including the South China Sea row.

Senators and congressmen comprising the bicameral conference committee of Congress approved yesterday the final version of the P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024, where the “legacy” budget allocations of President Marcos have been outlined.

President Marcos yesterday led the distribution of land titles to agrarian reform beneficiaries in Western Visayas, describing it as the “best Christmas gift” that can empower farmers, raise productivity of lands and promote food security.

A House panel yesterday questioned the partnership of broadcasting company Sonshine Media Network International with state-run Chinese Global TV Network, citing the dispute over the West Philippine Sea.

President Marcos is in for a busy week after winning his third bout with COVID-19.

A transport group yesterday announced another transport strike on Dec. 14-15 to protest the impending phaseout of traditional jeepneys on Dec. 31 as set in the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program.

Canada yesterday clarified the Philippines would be among the developing countries to benefit from its total $5.3-billion climate finance commitment.

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai is seen as a critical moment for global climate action.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development has acceded to the request of a committee in the House of Representatives to reinstate the delisted beneficiaries in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and also pay their suspended cash gifts retroa...

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian yesterday sounded the alarm on the pervasive problem of bullying in schools, citing latest results of the Program for International Student Assessment.

Sen. Bong Go, chairman of the Senate committee on health and demography, reminded Filipinos, especially the elderly, to remain vigilant in the face of ongoing health threats.

A medical expert has advised the public to include more vegetable dishes in their menu this holiday season in order to take good care of the heart.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is now working on the possible institutionalization of its “Turo, Basa! Tutoring Program,” which was designed to assist “struggling or non-reader” grade school learners.

In time for the celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day yesterday, the Office of the Ombudsman is currently crafting a multi-sectoral, multi-year blueprint on fighting corruption in the government.

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines has dismissed the appeal of Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc. that sought to oppose the “Eat Bulaga” trademark application, under Class 41, filed by “E.A.T.” host Joey de Leon as the fo...

Foreign and local travelers arriving at and departing from the country’s ports of entry and exit throughout the holiday season must register in the one-stop electronic travel declaration system , the Bureau of Immigration at the Ninoy Aquino Internati...

Two Filipino priests have been appointed as bishops in the United States and in the South Pacific.

Inflation eased further to 4.1% in November — a slight dip from the 4.9% recorded in October and slower than the 8.8% inflation rate reported in November 2022.  

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“The president remains fit to carry out his duties and will be continuing his scheduled meetings via teleconference,” the Presidential Communications Office said.

The public can simultaneously access the list of successful 2023 Bar examinees online.

 The Supreme Court is set to release the results of the 2023 Bar exams on Tuesday, December 5.

The Manila Electric Co. has announced scheduled power interruptions in some parts of its franchise area this week due to maintenance activities.