Allies no more? Duterte family expresses open dissent vs BBM

Germelina Lacorte 01/30/2024

DAVAO CITY, Davao del Sur, Philippines —The Duterte family has openly shown its disagreement and uncertain alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte called for Marcos’ resignation, Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized a party list…

Near-target 2023 GDP growth acceptable amidst economic challenges – Neda chief

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 01/29/2024

INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The country’s chief socioeconomic planner, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), said that a 2023 economic growth slightly lower than the previous year’s 7.6 percent but near…

PDEA denies Bongbong Marcos was on drug list despite Duterte’s allegations 

Jean Magaluz 01/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was never listed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for illegal drugs, the agency said on Monday. Former president Rodrigo Duterte, however, asserted last Sunday at a prayer rally…

New DepEd order employs temporary staff to ease teachers’ administrative burden

Kathleen de Villa 01/28/2024

  MANILA, Philippines — A new directive from the Department of Education (DepEd) aims to free up public school teachers for teaching by relieving them of unpaid non-teaching tasks, like report writing and property management. Temporary staff will…

PH records four-month low trade deficit in Dec 2023

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 01/27/2024

MANILA —The Philippines experienced its smallest trade deficit in December 2023 in four months, as exports saw a slight decrease and imports turned negative. The country’s trade balance shifted to a $4.01 billion deficit, marking an 11…

Fuel pump prices set for another increase this week

Jordeene B. Lagare - @inquirerdotnet 01/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines —Local fuel companies will raise gasoline and diesel prices for the third consecutive week on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Gasoline will go up by P1.30 per liter, while diesel will increase by 95 centavos per liter.…

Labor groups rally against Charter change, call for wage hike instead

Dexter Cabalza 01/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups are joining the opposition against Charter change (Cha-cha), with one group urging lawmakers to prioritize passing a law for a P150 wage hike for private sector workers. The Federation of Free Workers (FFW)…

PH businesses warned against rising ransomware, phishing threats

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad 01/22/2024

MANILA —Cybersecurity company Fortinet has cautioned Philippine businesses about a potential rise in ransomware and phishing incidents this year. They emphasize that hackers are persistently launching digital attacks to disrupt operations for financial motives. According to a…

Beijing’s latest tactic: 27 vessels deployed amidst PH-China maritime tensions

Jane Baustista, Nestor Corrales 01/21/2024

Beijing deployed 27 vessels in a significant maritime militia rotation in the South China Sea, specifically in areas with ongoing tensions between Philippine and Chinese vessels. This move was observed by an American maritime security expert on…

Oil firms announce 3rd consecutive weekly price increase

Jordeene B. Lagare 01/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Drivers should prepare for higher fuel costs as oil firms plan to increase pump prices for the third consecutive week. Unioil estimates diesel prices to go up by 70 to 90 centavos per liter,…

PH set to dominate global rice imports in 2024 — USDA report

Jordeene B. Lagare 01/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to be the world’s leading rice importer in 2024, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA projects that the Philippines will procure a record 3.8 million metric…

Sinulog then and now: The country’s biggest festival faces declining dance contingents

Ador Vincent Mayol, and Nestle Semilla 01/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Cebu, Philippines — Buntings adorn the streets and lively music fills the air in Cebu City. Today, the Queen City of the South is hosting a massive fiesta celebration featuring Sinulog, a renowned festival that…

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