Philippine News

The Department of Energy (DOE) warned that world oil prices may continue to be volatile despite forecasts of a possible rollback in the domestic market due to the movement of global prices early this week. “You know that it is volatile and we have to always be ready. Because we …

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday questioned how the Office of the Vice President spent P125 million in confidential funds in 11 days in 2022 as she compared it to the Philippine Coast Guard’s P117 million confidential budget spread over 17 years. “Our Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea monitors …

At a Glance The Office of the Vice President (OVP) will “submit to the wisdom and discretion of Congress” when it comes to the House of Representatives’ intention to reallocate confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) in the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024. Vice President Sara Duterte (rightmost, bottom row, …

THE Philippines and its allies, led by the United States, will hold naval exercises starting next week in Southern Luzon, the military said on Wednesday. Dubbed “Samasama,” the drills will run from Oct. 2-Oct. 13, 2023 at the Naval Forces Southern Luzon (NFSL) Area of Operations. Lt. Col. Enrico Ileto, …

The government on Tuesday said it will not pay $300,000 or P17 million ransom demand from hackers for the stolen database of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). “According to our initial investigation, there were around 72 workstations that were affected and the systems affected are, of course, our website, …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday rejected the proposed tariff reduction on imported rice being pushed by his economic managers. “We decided with the agriculture and economic managers that it was not the right time to lower the tariff rates because the projection of world rice prices is that it …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on the newly-promoted officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to uphold the highest standards of ethics and human rights as he reiterated his administration’s zero tolerance policy for corruption and human rights abuses in the government. President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. administers …

Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri pressed for the filing of charges against government officials who violate the anti-red tape law which is detrimental to the foreign business climate. The senator sought the support of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and House Speaker Martin Romualdez to pursue cases against these …

The Philippines and Australia have joined hands in restoring coral reefs in several parts of the West Philippine Sea amid various activities that have threatened marine environment in the waters. During a forum organized by Stratbase ADR Institute on Wednesday, Acting Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Moya Collett bared ongoing efforts …

The bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday deferred the deliberations on Dr. Teodoro Herbosa’s designation as Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH). Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte, the CA majority leader for the House contingent, moved to suspend the confirmation of Herbosa’s appointment due to “lack of …