MANILA, Philippines — “Don’t be a role model for fugitives,’’ Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday as she urged Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender and face charges for crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). The government has offered a P50-million bounty for the arrest of Dela Rosa, who

SINGAPORE — Filipinos should brace for higher electricity prices as the peso continues to lose ground against the US dollar, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said on Tuesday. According to her, the weaker Philippine peso will drive up the import costs of coal, diesel and liquefied natural gas. “So P64 is probably the highest we have

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday sought to dispel speculation that the aircraft involved in last week’s crash that killed four pilots during training were already aging or had virtually become “flying coffins.” The PAF said its SF-260 training aircraft remained within their prescribed operating limits despite being more than a

MANILA, Philippines — Employees cannot be forced to retire before the compulsory retirement age of 65 without giving clear and voluntary consent to their employers, according to the Supreme Court. In a decision promulgated June 29 and released on Tuesday, the SC’s 1st Division partly granted the petition of Rodolfo Ondevilla, 67, against Colegio de

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned the public against individuals posing as Health Secretary Edwin Mercado and soliciting donations. “The DOH wants to clarify that any messages or calls for donations or transactions using the name of the Secretary are not official and false,” it said in a statement. READ:

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s two largest tollway operators are bracing for heavier traffic across major expressways during “Undas,” when millions of Filipinos are expected to travel to their hometowns to visit departed loved ones. Ramon Ang-led SMC Infrastructure said it expects vehicle traffic across its tollway network to increase by 10 percent, while Manuel

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — The leader of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Tuesday invited business leaders and development partners to invest in the region, saying the gains of the peace process must now translate into jobs, better incomes, growing enterprises, and safe and secure communities. “The Bangsamoro is ready to

DUMAGUETE CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL — The municipal government of Valencia in Negros Oriental province has ordered the temporary closure of trails leading to Mt. Talinis starting on Nov. 1, to give the mountain’s ecosystem time to recover from environmental damage caused by increasing human activities. The measure, contained in Executive Order No. 45 signed by

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — A P1.3-million reward has been put up for information leading to the identification and arrest of suspects in the Oct. 12 murder of broadcaster Adrian Loterte in Daraga, Albay. Loterte, an anchor of RBN News Television’s online program “Rabas Cun Rabas” and a freelance broadcaster for dwIZ FM, was tending

The annual three-month closed fishing season for round scad or galunggong will begin on November 1, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Mimaropa announced.

Former national security adviser Clarita Carlos has filed a cyberlibel complaint with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, and Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Superintendent Lieutenant General Michael Logico.

Indonesia and Singapore agreed Tuesday to cooperate more closely to combat the illegal burning of land that has contributed to a toxic haze that has blanketed multiple cities across Southeast Asia in recent weeks.

Improper antibiotic dosing in livestock has contributed to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday.

They claim a similar incident occurred in 2015, but no action was taken.

Former Davao City chief information officer Jefry Tupas on Wednesday accused the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) of harassment.

The Pentagon's latest estimate is tied to the operational costs of carrying out the war, with a projected cost of more than $29 billion to replace expended munitions used in the conflict

With this, the only rebel undang that remains is chieftain of Johol, Muhammed Abdullah.

MANILA, Philippines — The British International Investment (BII) has expressed interest in financing priority climate infrastructure projects under the Luzon Economic Corridor as part of its broader $1.6-billion investment commitment to Southeast Asia. The Department of Finance (DOF) told the Inquirer that BII is eyeing projects in clean energy, transport, logistics, and industrial decarbonization as it

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine import activity remained subdued in the first nine months of the year despite stronger demand for several key commodities, according to the latest Bureau of Customs (BOC) data. Non-oil import volume rose only 1.3 percent to 81.77 billion kilograms (kg) from 80.72 billion kg in the same period last year. READ: BOC

MANILA, Philippines — A World Bank-funded initiative is providing P97.91 million for agricultural infrastructure, enterprise development, and water and irrigation to develop the coffee industry in the Daraghuyan Ancestral Domain in Bukidnon. The Department of Agriculture (DA) and WB aim to enhance farm-to-market access, post-harvest handling, processing capacity, and access to essential agricultural services in the

They say, among others, direct cash assistance can be used according to need.

MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Infracapital Inc. (AIC) is confident it can surpass last year’s passenger traffic across its three airports, despite the lingering impact of the Middle East war on travel demand and airline operations. While growth may fall short of the company’s earlier expectations, AIC president and CEO Cosette Canilao said combined passenger traffic

MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in a restaurant franchise co-ownership scheme promising guaranteed monthly returns of up to 4 percent without requiring investors to manage a branch. In an advisory, the regulator said Spoonful DVO Food House, also known as Casa Spoonful and SG Horizon Corp.,

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso fell past 64 per dollar for the first time on Tuesday, setting another record low as mounting economic uncertainty and external pressures fueled bets that the currency could weaken further to 65. The local unit lost 22 centavos to close at 64.17 versus the greenback, data from the Bankers Association

MANILA, Philippines — Travelers booking flights within and out of the Philippines in early November may have to shell out more for tickets, as the allowable fuel surcharge is set to rise again amid global jet fuel prices nearing the $200-per-barrel mark. In an advisory on Tuesday, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the allowable

MANILA, Philippines — An American company is lining up an initial P9.45-billion investment to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired power generation and substation facility in an ecozone in Casiguran, Aurora, which the government hopes to develop into a hub for data centers and defense-related industries. It will be developed by Texas-based ARQ Development Corp. LLC

MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) has spent nearly P10 billion to rehabilitate its La Mesa dam facilities as it gears up for drier weather brought by the super El Niño. The Pangilinan-led group said it has been conducting rehabilitation work over several years, allowing it to upgrade some key water infrastructure. READ: Maynilad

MANILA, Philippines — DMCI Holdings Inc. said the joint circular on awarding contracts involving the Philippines’ natural resources could be challenged in court, warning that the new policy could slow investment in the country’s mining sector. Isidro Consunji, chair and president of DMCI Holdings, said Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 2026-01, promulgated by the Department

MANILA, Philippines — North Maharlika Energy Corp. is earmarking about P3 billion to build a waste-to-energy (WTE) power plant in Pangasinan. In a document submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the company has proposed developing a 12-megawatt (MW) facility, offering new baseload power generation that can run for 25 years. READ: DOE raises

MANILA, Philippines — Companies normally borrow money to finance expansion, acquisitions and other investments that can increase future earnings. By using debt instead of issuing new shares, a company can also increase return on equity (ROE). This happens because debt allows a company to invest more capital without requiring shareholders to put in more money. If