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PH-EU FTA to make economy more resilient

Manila, Sept. 23 -- Independent think-tank Stratbase Institute said the "substantial progress" for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) will result in a mor... Read More


Zero Balance Billing gives financial relief to Region 8 patients

Manila, Sept. 23 -- It's a big sigh of relief for families of patients confined at the Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC), knowing they do not have to shoulder out-of-pocket expenses upon the disch... Read More


DICT brings satellite Internet to 352 Sorsogon schools

Manila, Sept. 23 -- The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) - Bicol is providing Internet connectivity to 352 public schools in Sorsogon, including those in geographically i... Read More


PSEi falls on inflation, growth worries; peso strengthens

Manila, Sept. 23 -- The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell for a fourth straight session on Wednesday amid inflation and growth worries, even as the local currency found relief to finish stro... Read More


APECO, foreign firms ink P8.2-B power project

Manila, Sept. 23 -- Citing the importance of ensuring a stable power supply to attract more investments, the chief of the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) on Wednesday expre... Read More


Gov't support allows Iloilo transport cooperative to deploy full fleet

Manila, Sept. 23 -- Government financial assistance is allowing a transport cooperative in Iloilo to deploy all 95 of its modernized jeepneys despite rising fuel costs, its chairperson said Wednesday.... Read More


P14-M smuggled cigarettes recovered in Zamboanga City

Manila, Sept. 23 -- Authorities have recovered about PHP14 million worth of smuggled cigarettes found abandoned along the shore of this city, officials said Wednesday. Brig. Gen. Elmer Ragay, directo... Read More


BSP pushes early financial literacy among students, educators

Manila, Sept. 23 -- The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is promoting financial literacy among students and educators, urging young Filipinos to develop sound money-management habits before they enter the ... Read More


Good, fair air quality recorded in 3 ambient stations in Davao Region

Manila, Sept. 23 -- The Environmental Management Bureau-Davao Region (EMB-11) said that ambient air monitoring stations across the region reported mixed air quality levels as of 7 a.m. on Wednesday. ... Read More


Sept. 25 declared Community Service Day in Baguio City

Manila, Sept. 23 -- The city government has designated Sept. 25 as Community Service Day, directing local government offices to participate in activities aimed at providing services to residents and i... Read More