Ex-BI officer in ‘pastillas’ scam fined P5,000
MANILA, Philippines — A former Bureau of Immigration (BI) officer ended her legal battle in connection with the so-called “pastillas” scam with a fine of P5,000.
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Maria Ressa, Journalist and Nobel Laureate, Is Cleared of Tax Fraud
The Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa on Tuesday was acquitted by a Philippine court of tax fraud, the latest legal victory in her fight for the survival of her news site Rappler, which has come to represent the precariousness of the nation’s press freedoms.
Asian Games available for viewing in Smart Livestream App
MANILA, Philippines – After bringing the highly successful FIBA Basketball World Cup to Filipino fans, mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) will stream the 19th Asian Games via the Smart LiveStream App, its digital destination for live and on-demand sports and entertainment content.
Agricultural economic sabotage bill certified as urgent
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has certified as urgent a measure that defines and imposes penalties for agricultural economic sabotage as his administration grapples with escalating prices of rice and other farm goods.
5-year rehab program of Catbalogan’s Antiao River sealed
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional office here has signed an agreement with 98 government agencies, private groups and civil society organizations to carry out a five-year rehabilitation of the Antiao River in Catbalogan City, Samar.
Vice Ganda laughs off criminal charges filed by Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcasters ng Pilipinas
MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya host Vice Ganda just laughed off a query regarding the filing of criminal charges against him and boyfriend Ion Perez by the Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcasters ng Pilipinas, Inc. (KSMBPI)
Comelec lifts poll spending ban on fuel subsidy
MANILA, Philippines — The distribution of fuel subsidy to qualified public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers can resume despite the election ban.
Lawmakers vow to pass Marcos’ priority bills
MANILA, Philippines — Congressional leaders expressed confidence yesterday that the 20 priority bills of President Marcos would be passed by December.