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LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez In government, credibility is built not by lofty promises but by decisive action. At the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno is proving that meaningful reform requires firm leadership, uncompromising accountability, and the political will to confront corruption wherever it exists. His latest directive leaves no room for ambiguity. By ordering tighter security …

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently announced the allocation of more than P633 million for the construction and rehabilitation of 24 climate‑smart evacuation centers across disaster‑prone provinces. On paper, this initiative is both timely and necessary. The Philippines, after all, sits squarely in the path of typhoons and is vulnerable to earthquakes, floods, …

Vice President Sara Duterte remains one of the most intriguing figures in local politics. Despite facing an impeachment trial and sustained criticism from political opponents, she continues to top presidential surveys. The contrast between public controversy and public support has left many observers wondering what truly drives voter sentiment. Throughout the impeachment proceedings, Duterte has appeared largely unperturbed. She continues …

EBITDABy DIEGO C. CAGAHASTIAN The member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization [SCO) have long agreed to scale up the use of their national currencies in trade between their countries.  This is perceived by many around the world that the US dollar will continue its inevitable slide to the backseat, if not the dustbin, of global trade. The Daily Star reported …

By Romeo Sualibios Power distribution giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) warned lawmakers that completely eliminating electricity theft and meter tampering could actually push power bills higher, sparking a fiery pushback from a key legislator. Addressing a Senate Committee on Energy inquiry, a Meralco official argued that achieving zero non-technical system loss requires aggressive operational expansions and massive hiring. Atty. Jose …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order creating a new incentive program designed to attract investments in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, strengthen the country’s industrial base and position the Philippines as a regional hub in the global EV supply chain. Executive Order (EO) 121, signed on Wednesday, adopts the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) Program, which offers …

The Marcos administration is pursuing a balanced and consultative approach to its proposal to remove systems loss charges from electricity bills, stressing that any reform will protect consumers without undermining the stability of the country’s power industry. At a Palace briefing on Thursday, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the government welcomes the willingness of power sector stakeholders to discuss …

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Thursday said it is fully prepared to implement President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s proposed tax reform measures, while continuing efforts to modernize tax administration and improve taxpayer services. BIR Commissioner Charlito Mendoza said the agency supports the administration’s tax reform agenda outlined by the President during his fifth State of the Nation Address …

The Philippines and Poland are moving to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, trade and workforce development as both countries seek to expand agricultural exchanges and create more employment opportunities for Filipino workers. Cabinet Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. met last week with a Polish delegation led by Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Stefan Krajewski to discuss initiatives aimed at deepening bilateral …

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday began deliberating on fare hike petitions filed by five major transport groups as rising fuel prices continue to drive up operating costs for public utility vehicles. LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II said the board started reviewing all pending petitions following the directive of Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez to come up …