The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has given Grab Philippines a month to provide P19.3 million in refunds to eligible users after discovering that passengers have claimed less than a fourth …
The Department of Health on Monday assured that the government will still implement safety protocols in opening the country to more tourists starting April. According to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario …
On Sunday, vice presidential candidates slammed Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte for skipping the Commission on Elections debate while on her way to the campaign trail. Sara, who had led …
The Department of Energy (DOE) expects a rollback in fuel prices on Tuesday because “conditions are improving,” according to Undersecretary Gerardo Erguiza. Erguiza claimed in an interview with GMA News’ …
To increase the P200 per month government aid for the poor amid oil price hikes, a group is now proposing that the government stand firm in collecting the P203.8 billion …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) attended the first ever Tokyo Immigration Forum which was held in hybrid format. The forum, held last March 2 and 3, was organized by the …
In January 2022, the country’s unemployment rate was reported at 6.4 percent. This translates to 2.93 million unemployed Filipinos, projecting a decline of 1.04 million from the 3.96 million reported …
If the decreasing trend in oil prices continues until today, a significant reduction in local pump costs is expected to give temporary comfort to Filipino consumers next week. In an …
The Philippines may remain at Alert Level 1 until the end of President Rodrigo Duterte’s term on June 30, 2022, according to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. In a Laging …
President Rodrigo Duterte stated on Thursday that the disappearance of people involved in e-sabong should be blamed on evil men doing something illegal, not on online cockfighting organizations. Duterte defended …
In the face of rising petroleum prices exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is hesitant to implement a price freeze on essential commodities. DTI …
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives in Mindanao reported the arrest of two illegal aliens caught overstaying and working without a proper visa. In a report to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of two South Koreans wanted in their country for involvement in large-scale fraud. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, the …
Beneficiaries may begin receiving the government’s P200 monthly “ayuda” stipend as early as this month, according to Malacanang. Acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar told Dobol B TV that the beneficiaries …
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat announced that starting April 1, the Philippines will reopen its borders to all foreign tourists, including those from visa-exempt countries. Puyat told Teleradyo that the Inter-Agency …
An official with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) stated on Wednesday that employers could implement a four-day workweek even if there is no new law or department order …
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that they sent a demand letter last year to the family of the late former President Ferdinand Marcos regarding their tax debt amounting …
As oil prices continue to rise, Senate labor, employment, and human resource chairman Joel Villanueva endorsed the National Economic Development Authority’s proposal for a 4-day workweek. “Implementing flexible working arrangements …
According to Malacanang, President Rodrigo Duterte has approved providing a P200 monthly cash aid or “ayuda” for poor households for an entire year to mitigate the impact of fuel price …
For the May 9 national and municipal elections, the National Printing Office has produced 73.7 percent of the 67,442,616 automated election system ballots necessary by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). …
According to the head of the Independent Philippine Petroleum Companies Association (IPPCA) on Wednesday, a rollback on petroleum product prices is likely next week. IPPCA chairman emeritus Dr. Fernando Martinez …
The excise tax on oil cannot be suspended because the government will lose P138.8 billion or the equivalent of 0.6 percent of gross domestic product. Department of Finance Assistant Secretary …
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Alert Level 0, which was a word that the Health Department used internally and was not yet final. “Ito ‘yung term na, it’s like …
Many in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry are disappointed with the government’s recent order to return BPO workers registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority on-site starting April 1. …
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) wants to maintain the mandatory wearing of face masks in public even if it deescalates some areas to the looser “Alert Level zero” with …
Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and his running-mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte are still undefeated in the Pulse Asia survey for the presidential and vice-presidential race. Based on …