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Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III led the House of Representatives in paying its final institutional tribute to former Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr., honoring the only lawmaker in its history to serve five terms as presiding officer and crediting him with steering the chamber through defining political and economic transitions. The necrological service at […]
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the countdown to the Chinese New Year in Binondo as the nation’s capital ushered in the Year with a call for unity, peace, and stronger ties between the Philippines and China. Addressing Manileños gathered in the world’s oldest Chinatown, Domagoso warmly welcomed visiting dignitaries and guests, including Jing […]
A total of 40 importers and licensed customs brokers have been charged before the Department of Justice (DOJ) as part of the sustained anti-smuggling campaign of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) under the leadership of Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. From 1 July 2025 to present, the BOC has filed 14 criminal cases against 40 importers […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), represented by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, participated as part of the Philippine delegation to the U.S.–Philippines Smart Grid Technologies Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) hosted by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) recently. The mission brought together senior Philippine energy sector leaders and U.S. public and private […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Tourism (DoT) signed a wide-ranging memorandum of agreement aimed at transforming farm tourism and tightening the link between food production and the country’s expanding travel industry. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. formalized the partnership committing their agencies to align […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is seeking to abolish the travel tax levied on Filipino tourists traveling abroad, describing the tax as an “economic burden” that hinders the right to travel of those with limited means. “By lowering the cost of international travel, we expect to stimulate passenger volume, increase spending on transport, accommodation, food, and services, […]
Senator Chiz Escudero urged the national government to aggressively market the new 99‑year lease terms under Republic Act No. 12252, saying the measure must be positioned as a long‑term anchor for jobs, capital, and development. Escudero issued the call as the Philippine economy expanded by only 4.4 percent in 2025, below the government’s 5.5 to […]
Senator Bong Go filed Senate Bill No. 1777 seeking to institutionalize the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Program for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by amending Republic Act No. 6977, the Magna Carta for Small Enterprises, as amended by RA 9501, the Magna Carta for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. The measure aims to make […]
A lawmaking tandem is proposing the creation of a single window system for all social services to ensure easier access and faster service delivery. Through House Bill No. 7465 or the “ACCESS Bill,” Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos are pushing for the establishment of an Accelerated Citizen-Centered […]
Second star to the right, and straight on ’til morning! Fasten your faith, sprinkle your pixie dust, and prepare to take flight as the world of civil engineering once again rises above the clouds. Neverland calls, and only the boldest minds will soar. The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Mapúa University Student Chapter proudly […]