Spain gives 2 attack choppers,1 C-295 aircraft to AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received two new T-129 “ATAK” helicopters from Turkey and a C-295 medium lift aircraft from Spain on Wednesday, according to the military. The …
Unemployment rate in February 2022 remains at 6.4 percent
The country’s unemployment rate in February 2022 remained the same as the 6.4 percent reported a month ago. This is lower than the unemployment rate of 8.8 percent in the …
DepEd supports exempting teachers’ poll pay from taxes
The Department of Education (DepEd) says it supports public school teachers’ desire for their honoraria to be free from taxes and election duties but that only Congress can do so. …
Comelec allows distribution of fuel subsidy
The government can now continue the fuel subsidy to drivers and operators of public vehicles after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) approved the petition not to include the program in …
Israel, Germany offer jobs for hundreds of Filipinos
Israel and Germany have job offers for hundreds of Filipinos now that opportunities for overseas Filipino workers have resumed following the COVID-19 pandemic. Israel needs up to 800 hotel workers …
Raffy Tulfo again dominates Pulse Asia senatorial survey in March
Former broadcaster Raffy Tulfo (65.6%) remains limping on the senate in the latest Pulse Asia survey. He was the “solo first place” among 14 candidates with a statistical chance of …
GMA to air some movies of ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema
The merger of GMA Network and ABS-CBN has made history on television because starting in April, some of Star Cinema’s select and most beloved movies will be available on Kapuso …
Manny Villar remains the richest Filipino – Forbes list
According to Forbes World’s Billionaires List for 2022, business mogul and former politician Manny Villar retained his position as the country’s wealthiest person. Villar is joined on the elite list …
Duterte remains neutral in endorsing presidential bet
President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated that he would not support a presidential candidate in Election 2022. However, in Talk to the People on Tuesday, the president reiterated his support for his …
Duterte eyes house-to-house COVID-19 vaccination
President Rodrigo Duterte appealed for a house-to-house anti-COVID-19 vaccination program on Tuesday, particularly in rural areas, since millions of vaccine doses will expire in the coming months. Earlier, presidential adviser …
2 Koreans wanted for telco fraud arrested in Pasay – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of two South Korean fugitives wanted by authorities in their country for involvement in telecommunications fraud. In a statement, BI Commissioner Jaime …
Duterte asks China Ambassador to talk about Spratly Islands
President Rodrigo Duterte informed Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian on Tuesday that the Philippines and China have no dispute and are free to negotiate their overlapping claims in the West Philippine …
CHR lambasts 6Cyclemind vocalist candidate in Laguna
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) slammed Cabuyao, Councilor Tutti Caringal, and Calamba Mayor Timmy Chipeco after giving a lap dance to one of their supporters obscenely at a campaign …
Workers who will report on April 9, Holy Week get extra pay
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded employers to pay extra wages to workers and employees starting Saturday and Easter because the holidays are in succession. Araw ng …
DOH warns public vs. kissing of altars, crucifixions during Holy Week
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Health (DOH) advised against kissing altars and crucifixions as Holy Week approaches. The Holy Week is from Sunday, April 10 to Saturday, April …
Koko Pimentel seeks Senate probe on Marcos estate tax
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III stated Tuesday that the proposed Senate investigation into the Marcos family’s estate tax issues is not politically driven and is of national interest. According to …
Existing vaccines effective against ‘Omicron XE’ – expert
Infectious disease expert Dr. Rontgene Solante said Tuesday that the COVID-19 vaccines presently used in the country are still effective against a possible new coronavirus variation linked to the highly …
TUCP 470-peso salary hike in Metro Manila rejected
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity (RTWPB) has rejected the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) appeal for a 470-peso raise in Metro Manila’s minimum daily salary from P537 …
Inflation rises to 4 percent in March 2022
The country’s headline inflation accelerated to 4.0 percent in March 2022, from 3.0 percent in February 2022. This brings the national average inflation from January to March 2022 at 3.4 …
Farmers oppose ‘Golden Rice’ in PH
On the 62nd anniversary of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), farmers have called for the revocation of Golden Rice’s biosafety permit in the country. Golden Rice is a type …
BI intel ops yield arrest of overstaying KSA national
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of another South Korean national wanted by authorities for involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Jaime …
LTFRB halts distribution of fuel subsidy
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has temporarily suspended the distribution of fuel subsidies to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators due to the election public spending …
Marcos family yet to receive BIR’s demand letter – Imee
Senator Imee Marcos announced on Friday that their family has not yet received the alleged letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to collect multi-billion-peso estate tax from her …
Over 176K foreigners arrive in PH since eased travel restrictions
According to the Department of Tourism, 176,857 foreigners have landed in the Philippines due to the COVID-19 epidemic since the country closed its borders to all passengers from visa and …
Filipino lawyer involved in death of Canadian university professor
Authorities in British Columbia, Canada, have arrested a Filipino lawyer involved in the death of a Canadian university professor. The suspect was identified as Rogelio “Butch” Bagabuyo, 54. Bagabuyo has …
Missing priest found alive, tied up in Cavite
Investigators are still trying to determine if the priest who went missing in Cavite province and was discovered alive two days later was abducted. Rosario, Cavite Police Chief Police Lieutenant …