Philippines Star

As its first official act after the opening of the Second Regular session of the 19th Congress on Monday, the House committee on ways and means yesterday approved a bill updating the rates of motor vehicle user’s charges.

With the school opening approaching, the Department of Trade and Industry has issued a price guide to assist consumers in their purchase of school items.

Malacañang has expressed confidence that the law establishing the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund would be able to withstand scrutiny before the Supreme Court.

Fishers are rejecting the call of President Marcos to amend the Fisheries Code, saying this will only favor commercial fishers.

President Marcos has accepted the resignation of 18 ranking police officials tagged in the illegal drug trade as part of the government’s effort to combat the drug menace.

Several senators are supportive of President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address, as they welcomed the Chief Executive’s pronouncements on various topics including integrating pro-environment policies, economic gains, increased employment rate, the Maharlika Investment Fund, the Build Better More infrastructure program and the comprehensive strategy for combating inflation.

Not wanting to meddle in the internal affairs of China, the Philippines will never enter into any security cooperation agreement with Taiwan.

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has reminded the public to have their SIM cards registered by tonight, stressing that there will no longer be any further extension in the deadline.

State weather bureau PAGASA reported Tuesday afternoon that Super Typhoon Egay has maintained its strength while posing an imminent threat to northern Luzon. 

According to estimates from the Department of Finance, “the implementation of the MVUC reform will have minimal impact on public transport fares in 2024” of between seven to 42 cents.

“The existence of idle funds in (Government Financial Institutions) is a myth created to justify the diversion of bank funds to (the Maharlika Investment Corporation).  If there are indeed idle surplus funds in the GFIs, then their leadership is not doing their job in maximizing use of funds,” Villanueva said. 

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) echoed his father, particularly his plans on agriculture, economy and infrastructure.

Marcos called the visit—his 14th overseas trip since assuming office—an “opportune time” to harness the potentials of a revitalized relationship between the Philippines and Malaysia. 

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. erroneously claimed that there are 52 Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) that made "world-class status" in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.

The Manila International Airport Authority advised the public of flight cancelation for Tuesday after “Egay” (International name: Doksuri) intensified into a super typhoon.

Egay was moving closer to the northern tip of the Philippines, with the center of its eye last seen 230 kilometers east northeast of Tuguegarao City or 240 km east of Aparri in Cagayan, the state weather bureau said in its latest bulletin.

More than 105 million or more than 60% of the total number of active SIMs in the country are now registered with the government, the Department of Information and Communications Technology said on Tuesday.

Transport group Manibela temporarily suspends its transport strike — originally intended to run for 72 hours — after Palace authorities pleaded "on behalf of commuters" affected by the Super Typhoon Egay.

Significant to severe threats to life and property are expected in areas under Wind Signal No. 4.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos that the country is on track to attaining economic growth on Monday but remained tightlipped on ordinary Filipinos’ concerns about the quality of available jobs and low wages in his second State of the Nation Address, minority lawmakers said.