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The Department of Finance (DOF) is ready to work with the Congress to speed up the approval of measures amending the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) and the Bank Secrecy Law, in line with the Duterte administration’s goal to arm the government with “formidable tools” to effectively fight tax evasion and other financial crimes. 

Foreign currencies entering the country for the last seven months have reached $633 million or P32 billion as of 5 March this year. 

The World Bank is making available $12 billion worth of immediate support for countries in combating COVID-19. 

Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned the entry of Filipino to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the kingdom, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). 

Agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of nine Korean fugitives who are wanted by authorities for telecommunication fraud.

Television and radio audiences recently saw and heard two “apologies” directed to President Duterte said before a Senate Hearing by the top executives of two of the largest business interests in the country. 

Raul Minoza fired a tournament-best 54 points to power Del Monte Golf Club to the Founders division title at the close of the 34th Philippine Airlines Senior Interclub golf team championships.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is starting restoration of Baguio City, starting with the historic Burnham Park, budgeted at P480 million.

When Sophie Grau and Iris Klopfer take to the floor as two of the debutants at Vienna’s prestigious Opera Ball, they will be dancing their way into history.

By Tracy Cabrera Targeted to be a copy of Munich Airport in Germany–Europe’s best airport and one of the very few with five-star status in the world—Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) in Cavite is envisioned to replace the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in its operations as the premier entry point and gateway to the Philippines.