Category: General

Recto, Pangandaman urge Singaporean firms to invest in PH

Manila: Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has urged Singaporean investors to explore investment opportunities in the country’s infrastructure flagship projects.

In his speech during the 4th Philippine-Singapore Business and Investment Summit (PSBIS) held…

Pangasinan celebrates IPs in museum’s anniversary

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The culture of at least 11 indigenous people’s (IP) communities in Pangasinan take center stage during the first anniversary celebration of the Banaan Pangasinan Provincial Museum.

The exhibit entitled, ‘Interwoven Roots, Shar…

Foreign POGO workers given until Oct. 15 to voluntarily repatriate

Manila: Foreign workers of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) have until Oct. 15 to voluntarily repatriate, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday.

This was agreed upon by the “Task Force POGO Closure” composed of the DOJ, Department…

No request from DDB to increase budget for rehab program: DBM

Manila: There is no request from the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) to increase its budget for the implementation of its rehabilitation projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Thursday.

The DBM issued the statement, after Senator Ro…

House Quadcom cites Alice Guo in contempt

Manila: The House of Representatives Quad Committee (Quadcom) on Thursday night cited dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo in contempt over her evasive answers.

Abang Lingkod Party-list Representative Stephen Paduano made the motion to cite Guo in contem…

Comelec: Poll bets must register digital campaign platforms

Manila: Candidates and political parties that would use internet and social media in campaigning for the 2025 midterm polls have to register their accounts with the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

In a Sept. 17 resolution made available Wednesday,…