Photo of the House of Representatives’ plenary (Philstar.com / Dominique Nicole Flores) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was originally scheduled to sign the P6.352 trillion national budget for 2025 on Friday, December 20, following its stamp of approval by Congress. However, the executive branch decided to delay the signing …
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BSP survey: Business confidence rises in fourth quarter, less optimistic in 2025
Business confidence as expected is on the high side for the last three months of the year with the long holidays boosting demand while easing inflation and lower interest rates are encouraging businesses to increase operations, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey (BES) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas …
Read More »A modern Air Force
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. troops the line in yesterday’s Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony of outgoing Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General Lieutenant General Stephen P. Parreño, and incoming PAF chief Lieutenant General Arthur M. Cordura in Villamor Air Base in Pasay City. Inset shows Japan’s National Security …
Read More »PNP accelerates drive vs. online sale of firecrackers
Photo by Roy Tomandao The Philippine National Police (PNP) steps up its drive to curb the widespread online sale of illegal firecrackers in a bid to ward off injuries and fatalities during New Year revelry. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Wednesday said he has directed the Civil Security …
Read More »Zero-sum game: Who lost in the 2025 national budget?
This photo taken on October 14, 2022 shows commuters waiting for buses to arrive at a station in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila (AFP / Jam Sta Rosa) MANILA, Philippines — Congress has finally passed the P6.352 trillion budget for 2025 after reconciling the differences between the two chambers — but not …
Read More »No need to rush in granting Veloso clemency — PBBM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Courtesy: Bongbong Marcos/Facebook) Board of Parole and Pardons needs to study her case, says DOJ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. yesterday said it was still too early for him to decide on the calls for clemency of convicted drug courier Mary Jane Veloso. “We still have to …
Read More »Former UP President Francisco ‘Dodong’ Nemenzo passes away at 89
The University of the Philippines (UP) mourns the passing of its former president, Dr. Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo, on Friday, Dec. 19. (Photo credit to UP) UP announced Nemenzo’s passing through a social media post. Nemenzo, who served as UP’s 18th president from 1999 to 2005, passed away on Dec. 19 …
Read More »DOH reminds public to make holidays revelry safe, healthy
SAFE HOLIDAY. The Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development and the Iloilo City Health Office on Thursday (Dec. 19, 2024) reminded the public to celebrate the holidays guarded and safe. They urged the people to remain vigilant about potential health hazards while enjoying the festivities. (PNA photo by PGLena) …
Read More »PhilHealth board cuts anniversary expenses
THE board of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), led by Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, has vetoed the proposal for the marketing and promotional collateral expenses of the state health insurer’s 30th anniversary celebration next year. The collaterals, which totaled P37.5 million, include umbrellas worth P7.9 million, perforated mesh stickers …
Read More »DepEd partners with LRA to speed up school building construction
Catbangen Elementary School in San Fernando, La Union (File photo) MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday announced its partnership with the Land Registration Authority (LRA) to speed up the construction of school buildings in the country. Under the signed memorandum of agreement (MOA) with LRA, the DepEd will secure …
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