NEDA urges more use of alternative energy sources in Philippines amid slow global trade recovery
January 10, 2020
Diversifying and managing the use of energy sources in the Philippines should be further strengthened to avoid potential supply shocks amid a slow recovery of global trade, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. This statement is in line
Rice tariffication a gamechanger in 2019: DOF
January 10, 2020
Among the reforms for which the Department of Finance (DOF) advocated congressional approval in 2019 was the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), which imposes farmer protection tariffs on rice imports in lieu of quantitative restrictions. The approval by the Congress and
Faster Traslacion ends at 9 pm
January 9, 2020
The annual Traslacion or the Feast of the Black Nazarene ended after almost 16 hours, the fastest since 2013 with around two million devotees attending. The route of the image of the Black Nazarene was shortened to 6.16 kilometer with
Duterte signs law increasing salary of government workers
January 9, 2020
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that increases salary of over a million government workers. Republic Act No. 11466, otherwise known as the “Salary Standardization Law of 2019,” was inked by Duterte on January 8. “The compensation
PSE index up, peso gains vs US dollar
January 9, 2020
The main Philippine share index closed higher on Thursday. The peso settled at P50.651 against the US dollar from P50.756 on Wednesday. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines reached $1.582 billion from $1.963
Police checking if ex-solon among burnt bodies in vehicle
January 9, 2020
Authorities are investigating if a former congressman is one of the victims found inside a burnt vehicle in Tiaong, Quezon Thursday morning. According to Police Major Lawrence Panganiban, Tiaong police chief, authorities will conduct DNA testing to identify if one
Duterte approves PNP request for radar guns, breathalyzers
January 9, 2020
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the Philippine National Police (PNP) proposal to buy P330 million worth of radar speed guns and other devices to reduce road crashes. Police Lt. Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa, the PNP officer-in-chargem said Duterte gave the
Palace condemns “dastardly murder” of ex-Batangas congressman, 2 others
January 9, 2020
Malacanang condemned on Thursday the gruesome killing of former Batangas Rep. Edgar Mendoza as well as two other persons. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, citing reports, said Mendoza, his alleged aide and another person, were found dead with
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