RM51.4b in 1MDB debt will burden future generations, says Faisal.
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said that it was strengthening its work immersion program for senior high school students by issuing renewed guidelines.
MANILA, Philippines—Motorists can expect slower traffic in parts of Makati City’s central business district from Nov. 14 to Nov. 18. This situation will prevail as police checkpoints, stop-and-go schemes and road rerouting will be implemented during the Asean Summit. The Makati City government announced that portions of major roads will be designated for Asean delegates,
As the Philippines wraps up its chairmanship of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, several key measures are expected to be finalized to address challenges facing member states.
MANILA, Philippines — Rockport Power Inc., a licensed retail electricity supplier, has secured a power supply deal to energize an initial 16 branches of Andok’s Litson Corp., a Filipino food chain known for its signature roasted chicken. The government’s retail aggregation program (RAP) made the deal possible by allowing households and smaller consumers in a shared
MANILA, Philippines — A group advocating for people in street dwelling situations (PSDS) on Friday criticized the government’s clearing and beautification operations ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit on Nov. 15 to 17. According to Kaagapay ng mga Sandigan ng Masang Nasa Kalsada (Kasama Ka) Executive Director Gil Espenido, the
MANILA, Philippines — Over eight million Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers will face higher electricity bills this month, as the company raised rates by P0.4895 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) due to higher generation charges. The power utility giant said the overall rate for a typical household would climb to P15.5510 from P15.0615 per kWh in October.
LUCENA CITY – A fisherman who disappeared in the waters off Nasugbu, Batangas, on Tuesday was found dead on Thursday afternoon. The body of the fisherman, a crew member of FBCA “BOY NELLY 6,” was fished out at 4:25 p.m., approximately 1.5 kilometers from Wawa Port, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Batangas station.
MANILA, Philippines — Travelers get a slight reprieve in the second half of November as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) approved lower fuel surcharges for the period, reflecting the decline in global jet fuel prices. In an advisory, the aviation regulator said a Level 16 fuel surcharge would take effect from Nov. 16 to 30, down
[Updated Nov. 13, 2026, 7:59 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Trial Judges League Inc. (PTJLI) and the Kapunungan sa mga Pilipinong Hukom (HUKOM, Inc.) have condemned the killing of Basilan Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Joseph M. Wee Sit, calling for an immediate and impartial investigation and stronger security measures for members of the judiciary.
MANILA, Philippines — Outgoing Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) Director General Tereso Panga on Friday bade farewell to the agency following a government reshuffle that would see Joshua Bingcang, president and CEO of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority, take over his post. In a social media post, Panga, who has served Peza for 28 years,
GMA cites the 'continued shift of audiences and advertising budgets from traditional media to digital platforms' and the 'challenging business environment' for its disappointing earnings
