Zubiri to ask telcos: Boost signal in Pag-asa
PAG-ASA ISLAND, Philippines — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is planning to talk to telecommunications companies to help boost their networks’ signal here.
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DOTr to unconsolidated PUVs: Accept government livelihood programs
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista is urging unconsolidated public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers to avail themselves of the government’s livelihood programs as it starts its anti-colorum drive.
Crackdown starts on 'unlicensed' PUJs
SEVERAL public utility jeepneys (PUJs) have opted to take a daily gamble, hoping they would not get caught as the government starts its crackdown on unconsolidated jeepneys, now considered unlicensed.
Pag-IBIG sets record 1st-quarter home loan releases
HOME loans amounting to P28.09-billion were released by the Pag-IBIG Fund for the first quarter of 2024, the highest amount released for such a period.
DoF to secure $10-M climate fund
THE Department of Finance (DoF) has successfully hosted the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) four-day mission to the Philippines, allowing the country to benefit from the Fund's new program grant worth $10 million that can help the government address climate hazards.
Marcos vows to fend off efforts to destabilize govt
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on May 16 vowed to fend off any attempts to destabilize the government amid talk of an ouster plot involving active police and retired military officials against his administration.
Low-cost rice solution underway – Marcos
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday that the Congress bicameral committee was ready to present a solution to the high price of rice.
Marcos: No 'stricter' visa rules for Chinese tourists
MANILA, Philippines — There will be no «stricter» visa rules for Chinese citizens entering the country but the government will strictly enforce the existing rules due to reports of abuses, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said.