THE infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) permitting process will now only go through 18 issuing agencies, reduced from 30 agencies, approved within 20 working days with all applications processed simultaneously to speed up the country’s infrastruct...

ABOUT P1 billion has been released to earmark the water, sanitation and hygiene (Wash) projects to bring safe and resilient water supply and sanitation services to lagging communities.

CYBERSECURITY watchdog Deep Web Konek reported on Tuesday an alleged data breach involving major healthcare provider Maxicare Philippines, exposing the data of more than 1,000 major companies.

THE Regional Trial Court in Caloocan City on Tuesday found four policemen guilty of homicide in connection with the killing of a father and his son in September 2015 during the anti-illegal drug war campaign of the Duterte administration.

THE Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) said it backs the Anti-Red Tape Authority’s (Arta) mission of fast-tracking the implementation of Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs), saying this is needed to transform the economy.

THE University of the Philippines (UP) is aiming to become more inclusive regardless of the economic status of incoming students, as more than 350 applicants who have passed the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) for school year 2024 to 2025 across the...

THE National Food Authority (NFA) has expressed confidence that the grains agency would reach its target palay procurement for the second half of the year despite La Niña.

Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island, authorities said.

NEWLY-appointed People’s Television Network (PTV) general manager Antonio Balthazar “Toby” Nebrida Jr. said he is open to have a dialogue with the employees of the state broadcast facility, who opposed his appointment.

THE Provincial Board of Palawan has declared social media influencers Rosmar Tan and Rendon Labrador “persona non grata” for bullying an employee in Coron town last week.

THE Timor-Leste’s Court of Appeals has wrapped up its proceedings on the request of the Philippine government to extradite expelled Negros Oriental congressman and designated terrorist Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. back to the country to face trial for se...

THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed criminal charges against an individual who was caught selling explicit images and videos of minors online.

SUSPENDED Mayor Alice L. Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, has called on Malacañang for an “extensive and fair” investigation on her alleged direct involvement in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogo) and illegal activities.

GOVERNMENT leaders and policy experts on Tuesday urged industry stakeholders to work closely to jumpstart the LNG (liquefied natural gas) industry, saying that the collaboration between the public and private sectors are crucial in ensuring energy sec...

PRESIDENT Marcos has ordered housing authorities to prepare a study on the proposed funding guarantee to accelerate the implementation of the government’s national housing program.

SPEAKER Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday said Japan is now opening its doors to more Filipino workers especially caregivers for the elderly.

THE Philippines and Sweden have agreed to work together to promote sustainable mining in support of the green transition.

TRACTS of land covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) are supposed to be acquired by the Department of Agrarian Reform and distributed to landless farmers and are not subject to compromise deals.

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Local suppliers grappled with a shortage of rubber three years ago, when they were forced to shell out more money to fill up their requirements. The global shortage caused Philippine companies to pay 40 to 50 percent more for their rubber needs in 202...

Initiative to boost financial inclusion, digitalization agenda of the Philippines.

In 1977, a vision grew from a newly founded gravel and sand company, laying the foundation for what would become a leading force in the national building sector.  

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific has added a new turboprop aircraft to its fleet, allowing it to boost inter-island connectivity.

UBX Philippines Corp., the digital transformation services arm of the Aboitiz Group, has partnered with health maintenance organization (HMO) MediCard Philippines Inc. to “democratize” healthcare access through digital financial solutions.

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation today said outlawing Internet Gaming Licensees or IGLs, previously called POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) could cause bigger problems since it would drive legitimate operators underground.

THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed qualified trafficking charges, a non-bailable offense, against two women who were caught allegedly offering minor girls for prostitution through the use of social media last month.

The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) assured teachers that the 2022 and 2023 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) will not be affected by Executive Order (EO) 61, suspending the Results-Based Performance  Management System (RBPMS) and Performance-Base...

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has posted P100,000 cash reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes.

IF the Philippines continues its growth momentum, Global Source Partners believes the country may again be primed for a credit ratings upgrade.

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking at strategies to effectively disseminate information to farmers and fishers even as agricultural extension has been devolved to local government units (LGUs).