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PBBM OKs Meralco's 25-year franchise extension

Manila, April 15 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law the bill extending the franchise of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for another 25 years, securing the continued operati... Read More


Zero tolerance vs. 'kamote' PUV drivers - LTFRB

Manila, April 15 -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday ordered a "full crackdown" on reckless public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers after President Ferdinand R.... Read More


SC upholds 2017 EO on fast-tracking energy projects

Manila, April 15 -- The Supreme Court (SC) en banc has upheld a 2017 Malacanang directive creating an office to fast-track energy projects of national significance (EPNS). In a news release on Tuesda... Read More


DepEd intensifies efforts vs. 'alarming rise' in bullying

Manila, April 15 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said intensified efforts and collaboration with other government agencies are underway to combat bullying. DepEd Secretary Sonny Ang... Read More


DA monitors veggies, other agri goods production as heat indexes soar

Manila, April 15 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday assured close monitoring of the production and prices of vegetables and other agricultural commodities as the country deals with the s... Read More


DSWD on standby to provide aid to public on 'Semana Santa'

Manila, April 15 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday assured the public that all its disaster management and response teams from the Central Office and 16 field offic... Read More


PH, Morocco issue joint stamps celebrating diplomatic relations

Manila, April 15 -- The Philippines and Morocco celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations with a joint commemorative stamp featuring the Mactan-Cebu and Marrakech Menara airports. In a news release... Read More


DEPDev seen to spearhead national growth

Manila, April 15 -- The signing into law of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Act is a "historic reform" and a "national victory," according to Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri. ... Read More


Maguindanao Sur's Buluan town placed under Comelec control

Manila, April 15 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday placed Buluan town in Maguindanao del Sur under its control amid an increase in election-related violence in the area. In Resoluti... Read More


Tolentino seeks National Trade Commission to address US tariff impact

Manila, April 15 -- Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino has proposed the creation of a National Trade Commission to help the Philippines respond to the economic challenges and opportunities... Read More