Exclusive

Publication

Byline

E-wallets and transfer fees

Manila, July 14 -- In the past few days, local traditional banks have started removing transfer fees, a move widely welcomed by consumers who have long lamented the fees that cost up to PHP20 per tran... Read More


ASEAN special envoy Lazaro to lead humanitarian mission to Myanmar

Manila, July 14 -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, serving as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chair's special envoy, plans to lead a humanitarian mission to conflict-s... Read More


Expanded Walang Gutom Program seen to advance PH zero hunger goal

ILOILO CITY, July 14 -- Expanding the Department of Social Welfare and Development's Walang Gutom Program could help the Philippines achieve its Zero Hunger target within the next two to three years, ... Read More


Another Senate reso seeks probe into 'bill shock,' power rate hikes

Manila, July 14 -- Another Senate resolution has called for an inquiry into rising electricity rates and consumer complaints over "bill shock," disputed meter readings and system losses passed on to p... Read More


GSIS opens P12.6-M emergency loan for Puerto Galera

Manila, July 14 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has earmarked PHP12.62 million in emergency loans for members and pensioners in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro after the municipality... Read More


Ilocos Norte council OKs creation of Marine Protected Area Network

LAOAG CITY, July 14 -- Members of Ilocos Norte's Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) have approved a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to create the Amianan Marine Protected Area Network (AMPAN), ... Read More


Senate impeachment court moves Matibag's testimony to July 20

Manila, July 14 -- The Senate impeachment court on Monday night ruled to move the testimony of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag to July 20, allowing him to appear before ... Read More


TS Josie enters PAR, less likely to directly affect PH weather

Manila, July 14 -- Tropical Storm Josie (Haishen) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but is less likely to directly affect the country's weather conditions throughout the forecast... Read More


15 Filipino seafarers safe, bound for PH after Strait of Hormuz attack

Manila, July 14 -- The 15 Filipino seafarers aboard the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat, which was damaged after being hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, are set to return home, the Department of ... Read More


Globe backs social media regulation, not ban for kids

Manila, July 14 -- Telecommunications company Globe on Tuesday supported the call to regulate social media for minors or those below 16 years old, instead of an outright ban. In a statement, Globe sa... Read More