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By Rose de la Cruz Manila Rep. Joel Chua (3rd district) backed the proposal of President Marcos to extend the deadline banning light vehicles (electric trikes, e-bikes) from major roads to adequately inform drivers of such vehicles about the new policy of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, which only gave owners of these vehicles two days of no-ticketing period. Chua suggested …

Filipino and U.S. service members turn over televisions, laptops, and other equipment to local government officials, religious leaders, and the school community to improve the learning environment at the San Agustin Elementary School in San Fernando, La Union on April 13. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan, the …

The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), provided Php4 million ($72,000) in funding and technical support to the Department of Health (DOH) and Child Protection Network Foundation (CPN) to strengthen reporting and training systems for women and child protection in the Philippines.   On April 11, USAID Philippines Mission Director Ryan Washburn witnessed the signing of …

The principal mandate of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is to ensure the preservation and conservation of all natural wonders of the country– protected areas and natural parks. But in this task, the DENR could be declared a negligent protector of the country’s natural bounty. Its Protected Areas Management Board, particularly, is the major violator and abuser of …

As if staging a strike is a contest, transport groups Piston and Manibela– both opposing the government-imposed Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program– claimed victory in the recent strikes staged in Metro Manila roads precisely against the PUVMP. But the government quickly disputed such a victory. Both groups said on Monday they brought the streets of Metro Manila and the Southern …

Carsome Philippines, an online platform for certified pre-owned cars, partnered with Seaoil to launch the exciting “Free Fuel Frenzy” campaign, a dynamic partnership that goes beyond just savings –  creating a seamless and cost-effective used car ownership journey for Filipinos. The campaign offers three tiers of savings – free fuel for a year, fuel up on savings, and  discounted fuel …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), represented by Information and Publication Officer II Jesse Ong and Creative Services Officer II Michaelangelo Tolentino, promoted the agency’s 2024 photography contest themed: “Harvest Time” during a recent guesting at the Capampangan in Media, Inc. (CAMI) Balitaan Forum in Clark, Pampanga. According to Ong and Tolentino, this year’s photo competition is a fitting …

Sen. Francis “Tol” Tolentino favors the Philippines conducting regular joint patrol with Australia, Japan, and the United States at the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to signal a strengthened alliance with ‘like-minded’ countries and strongly deter China’s bullying of the Philippines. “So, I think it (joint patrol at WPS) will signify a commitment to mutual defense and security cooperation among allies. …

Officials from the Postal Administration of India recently visited the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) to meet with PHLPost officials in an effort to augment and improve the postal remittance business in the country. The move is aimed at facilitating and improving postal relations between member countries in the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU). India Post is a key channel partner …

By Rose de la Cruz Even with the relative strength of the peso in February, the government’s debt stock pushed to P15 trillion that month because of government domestic debt issuances (particularly bonds). The government’s debt jumped 10.4 percent year-on-year surpassing P15 trillion for the first time in February 2024, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. BTr’s data showed …