OIC Cacdac named DMW secretary

President Marcos has named Department of Migrant Workers Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac as head of the DMW months after he was designated as its officer-in-charge, Malacañang announced yesterday.

Phl pushes inclusion in US-Japan minerals deal

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging the US and Japan to include the Philippines in the existing critical minerals agreement of both countries.

Budget releases, utilization up in Q1

The government increased its releases of cash allocations with state agencies as of the first quarter following the record P5.768-trillion budget this year.

Export of raw sugar to US planned by mid-year

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has started the preparatory work for the country's export of raw sugar to the US as early as the middle of the year.

'P240 B needed to enhance internet infra, penetration'

The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) is asking the government to set aside at least P240 billion to improve internet infrastructure and raise digital penetration across the archipelago.

DYIP PUMP LIFE ON LAST 8 BID

To reignite its PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals aspirations, Terrafirma needed to pull off something it hasn't done since 2019-beat NorthPort.

NoKor economic delegation visits Iran

A North Korean economic delegation has departed Pyongyang for Iran, the nuclear-armed country's official media reported yesterday, on a rare visit that analysts said raises concerns of cooperation between the two states.

Ex-publisher testifies he helped Trump bid

NEW YORK Reuters) The first witness in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, on Tuesday testified that he used his supermarket tabloid to suppress stories that might have hurt Trump’s 2016 presidential bid.

Vape products to contain graphic health warnings

Just like tobacco products, e-cigarette or vape products available in the local market shall contain graphic health warnings soon, according to the Department of Health.

MMDA blames 'erratic weather' for 'underutilized' EDSA bike lane

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) yesterday cited erratic weather conditions in Metro Manila in explaining the government's plan to remove the \"underutilized\" bicycle lane along EDSA.

PNP firm on visible tattoo ban for cops

Despite criticisms from some lawmakers, the Philippine National Police PNP) is not backing down from its policy prohibiting police officers from bearing or sporting revealing tattoos.

House to probe farmgate, retail prices gap

The House of Representatives will conduct an inquiry into the spiraling cost of basic commodities amid low farmgate prices when session resumes on April 29.

Mindanao grid placed on yellow alert

The Mindanao power grid was placed on yellow alert yesterday alongside the Luzon and Visayas grids due to outages of several power plants.

'Unjust' remarks vs Chinese students hit

\"Unjust\" and negative statements made by politicians regarding the presence of Chinese students in Cagayan contradict the Philippines' efforts to attract Chinese tourists and investors, according to the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII).

'ICC talked to 50 PNP members on drug war'

Trillanes, a staunch critic of Duterte, based his statement on what he described as highly credible information.

Washington summit to bring more FDIs into Phl

Several multinationals are pouring in new investments or expanding their operations in the Philippines as a result of President Marcos' successful and historic trilateral summit in Washington recently, House Speaker Martin Romualdez said.

Taiwan hit by dozens of strong aftershocks

Taiwan was shaken by dozens of earthquakes overnight and into Tuesday that left buildings swaying and some tilting, with the government saying they were aftershocks from a huge deadly quake that hit the island more than two weeks ago.

MIAA bans smoking at NAIA-3 parking lot

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) yesterday prohibited smoking at the open parking lot of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-3) following a fire that damaged 19 vehicles on Monday.

MMDA mulls removing bicycle lane from EDSA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is exploring the possibility of removing EDSA's bicycle lane as part of a study the MMDA is conducting with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to consider an exclusive motorcycle lane along the highway.

CHED warns public vs fake cash aid announcements

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) yesterday warned the public against fake announcements on cash assistance for college students, saying it has not announced applications for subsidy for Academic Year 2024-2025.

9 Pinoy inventions bag medals at Geneva expo

Nine Filipino inventions and innovations fielded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (IEIG) all bagged medals for the Philippines this year.

House to focus on nat'l security, economic bills

The 19th Congress will resume session on April 29, with the House of Representatives focusing on passing measures that intend to enhance national security and promote economic development.

Go welcomes PDP endorsement

With the formal endorsement of his re-election bid by Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP), Sen. Bong Go has vowed to remain committed to improving the lives of Filipinos.

Teves lawyer optimistic of Timor-Leste political asylum

Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr.'s lawyer is optimistic that their application for political asylum in Timor-Leste will be granted and Teves will no longer be extradited or deported back to the Philippines.

PNP bans visible tattoos for personnel

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued a policy prohibiting its personnel from wearing or sporting revealing tattoos.

Luzon grid alert raised to red; yellow in Visayas

The Luzon and Visayas grids were placed on red and yellow alerts, respectively, by the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) yesterday as 38 power plants were on forced outage.

BSP collects P649 M from coin deposits

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has collected more than P600 million worth of coins as part of efforts to bring these back to circulation and address the shortage due to improper storage or disposal.

Producers Savings Bank acquires Leyte rural bank

Producers Savings Bank Corp. has completed its merger with one more rural bank, bolstering the bank's assets and profit growth via its branch network expansion.

PPA readies P1.5 B for Leyte, Bohol port projects

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will spend more than P1.5 billion to construct a new port in Leyte and expand an existing one in Bohol to boost trade activities in Visayas.

Higher output lifts Atlas Mining profit

The improved production of copper and gold more than doubled the bottom line of Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. to P563 million in the first quarter.