Manila: A proposed bill ensuring equal access for Filipino Muslims and indigenous peoples (IPs) to public cemeteries has garnered backing from Senate minority leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III. Senate Bill 1273, authored by Senator Robinhood Padilla…
Manila: The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) surged by 1.31 percent to close at 7,458.74 on Thursday, as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) indicated the possibility of a policy rate cut in the fourth quarter of the year. The broader All Shar…
Manila: The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) announced the arrest of three suspects involved in a shooting incident that left two people dead, including a barangay public safety officer, and another person wounded. The suspects were apprehended on W…
Manila: As the Philippines observes World Contraception Day, the Commission on Population Development (CPD) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women and adolescents in making informed reproductive health decisions. This year’s campaign, “Empoweri…
Manila: Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, issued a stern warning to LTO employees, stating that any involvement in colluding with fixers will result in administrative sanctions, including possible dismissal …