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Sugar prices hit all time high in Metro Manila
Sugar retail prices in the Philippines have reached an all time high of P134 per kilogram in supermarkets as of September 30, according to government data.
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Marcos: Philippines established ‘strong foundations’
“We have laid down, with the help of our diligent bureaucracy, the strong foundations as [the] start of the recovery efforts that we promised,” President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said.
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DOJ does not deny shortcomings
Justice chief Boying Remulla said the government is implementing “transformational reforms” in the judicial and law enforcement system in the Philippines.
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Despite having PhilHealth, Filipinos pay almost 50% of health costs
A study has found that Filipinos pay up to 44.7% of their medical costs from out of their own pockets despite having PhilHhealth. Here's what a Senator hope the agency will do.
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Who will be Marcos's next press secretary?
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s next press secretary could either be Cesar Chavez, Gilbert Remulla or Mike Toledo. Who will get the vacant post?
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Senator Tulfo: No business permit if 13th month unpaid
Senator Raffy Tulfo warned that companies that fail to give their employees' 13th month pay risk their business permits not getting renewed.
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Best time to end POGOs is now, think tank says
A think tank argued that it is best to shut down Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) firms rather than allow them to climb back to their pre-pandemic size. Here's why.
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Economist questions 6/55 lottery numbers as some say ‘it’s human, common'
The odds of winning the 6/55 Grand Lotto was 1 in almost 29 million yet 433 bettors got the winning combo. What are the chances?
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Edcel Lagman to Sara Duterte: Confidential funds breed corruption
Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman called out Sara Duterte's Office of the Vice President (OVP) for its proposed P500 million confidential funds. Strong words from the lawmaker.
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Marcos asks for help from Filipino Chinese businessmen
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. turned to Filipino-Chinese businessmen for assistance in restarting the Philippine economy. This is how the businesspeople responded to the call.
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Philippines to cancel 48,782 visas of illegal Chinese workers
The cancellation of visas was more efficient compared to immediately resorting to deportation, according to the Bureau of Immigration. Here's why.
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Japan making ready for Marcos state visit, says VP Sara Duterte
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is set to go to Japan next after Vice President Sara Duterte said Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government is preparing for Marcos's state visit.
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Duterte says PDP-Laban has Marcos's back ... for now
Former President Rodrigo Duterte vowed that his PDP-Laban will fully support the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. PBBM can rest easy, for now.
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Water, electricity rates increases considered as peso further weakens
Filipino consumers may be hit with a double whammy as companies signal increases in water and electricity rates due to the weakening peso.
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Commission on Appointments 'bypasses' 15 Marcos appointees
15 appointees of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. failed to get the Senate’s Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmation before Congress break.
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Philippine stocks enter bear market
Philippine stocks tumbled to a two-year low on Tuesday to enter a bear market over concerns on rising inflation and weakening peso.
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Former SRA chief Serafica facing 15 days prison time, P30,000 fine
A court has found former Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) chief Hermenegildo Serafica guilty of indirect contempt of court. Facts of the case
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Marcos marks 2023 budget bill as urgent
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Congress for the immediate enactment of the General Appropriations Bill (GAB) amid controversies. Here's why the president wants to fast track the budget.
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Former Chief Justice Bersamin now Marcos’s Executive Secretary
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has appointed former Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin as his new Executive Secretary. Here's what to know about the new "Little President".
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Inflation might hit 6.7% in September or October
Inflation in the Philippines might reportedly peak at 6.7 percent in September or October this year.