Lawmaker calls for PhilHealth transfer to DOF’s watch

Jeanette Andrade 01/12/2024

Senior Citizen party list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes suggests transferring PhilHealth under the Department of Finance to address the country’s future aging population by 2030. He also proposes expanding SSS, Pag-Ibig Fund, and PhilHealth to cover more informal…

Germany to supply more drones for PH Coast Guard’s WPS operations

John Eric Mendoza 01/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Germany will supply more drones to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for various operations, including those in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armado Balilo. Asked as to how…

GDP seen to grow below gov’t target in 2024 despite revenge spending boost

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 01/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Analysts from First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) predict that despite revenge spending boosting the economy, growth is unlikely to reach the lower end of the Marcos…

Pulse Asia: Marcos, Duterte approval ratings bounce back in December

Jean Magaluz 01/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s approval rating rebounded in December 2023 after experiencing significant declines in September of the same year, according to a recent Pulse Asia survey issued on Monday. In June 2023,…

‘Ease of Paying Taxes Act’ signed into law

Jerome Aning 01/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved Republic Act No. 11976, also known as the Ease of Paying Taxes Act. The law aims to boost government funds for social and infrastructure projects by simplifying the tax…

Ecowaste Coalition to Black Nazarene devotees: Keep Jan. 9 ‘Traslacion’ clean

Jane Baustista 01/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Environmental watchdog group Ecowaste Coalition calls on Black Nazarene devotees to keep Rizal Park and the Jan. 9 grand procession clean by avoiding smoking and littering during the traditional ‘pahalik’ at Quirino Grandstand. In…

2022 sees 1.46 million live births, up 6.6% — PSA

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 01/06/2024

The country saw a 6.6 percent increase in live births in 2022 compared to 2021, rising from 1.36 million to 1.46 million. On average, 3,987 babies were born daily, equivalent to 166 babies per hour or three…

Marcos targets to boost agricultural growth amid easing inflation 

Nestor Corrales 01/06/2024

President Bongbong Marcos Jr. has pledged to enhance agricultural and food production as the country’s inflation dropped to 3.9 percent in December 2023. He expressed satisfaction with the Philippine Statistics Authority’s report, noting the decrease from 4.1…

Pagasa: Adverse weather conditions expected today due to amihan, easterlies

Luisa Cabato 01/05/2024

  MANILA, Philippines — Most areas in the Philippines are expected to experience adverse weather conditions on Friday due to three weather systems, as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). The northeast…

Lawmakers condemn CHEd’s abrupt halt to senior high school program

Jane Baustista, Jeanette Andrade 01/05/2024

Lawmakers on Thursday strongly criticized the sudden decision made by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to stop the senior high school program (SHS) in government-run universities and colleges. Gabriela party list Rep. Arlene Brosas expressed her…

Maharlika Fund board strategizes long-term growth plan in inaugural meet

Jerome Aning, Philippines 01/05/2024

The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) board, overseeing the nation’s inaugural sovereign wealth fund, delved into fund capitalization and identified sectors for long-term economic and social development in their inaugural meeting this week, according to Malacañang on Thursday.…

Gov’t debt soars to unprecedented P14.51T as borrowing costs, inflation rise

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 01/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines  — The government’s debt reached a new record high of P14.51 trillion in November 2023, increasing by P27.92 billion from the previous month. This rise was influenced by higher borrowing costs and increased inflation, leading…

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