PCCI optimistic on PH growth prospects

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Thursday lauded the government’s initiatives to further improve the country’s business environment. In a press briefing for the 49th Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC and E), PCCI Pr…

DMW prepares for repatriation of OFWs in Israel

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is now preparing for the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and the remains of Filipino fatalities amid the conflict in Israel. ‘So abangan na lang ang anunsyo dito (just wait for the announcement)…

NBI to probe ex-LTFRB exec’s corruption claims despite retraction

Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla on Thursday said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has initiated an inquiry into the allegations made by Jefferson Tumbado, the former executive assistant of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board…

Road works along España Blvd. portion set Oct. 13-17

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday said it would conduct road works at a portion of the España Blvd. in Manila. In an advisory, the agency’s North Manila District Engineering Office (NMDEO) said road concreting/reblocking w…

PAGASA: ‘Habagat’ season over, ‘amihan’ to start soon

The ‘habagat’ (southwest monsoon) season is officially over as the country is gradually transitioning to the northeast monsoon or ‘amihan’ season, which may be apparent and declared in the coming weeks, the weather bureau said Thursday. “Recent analys…

LTO impounds 15 PUVs in latest anti-‘colorum’ ops

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday impounded 15 public utility vehicles (PUVs) in its latest anti-‘colorum’ operation at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the impounded…

Filipinos urged to rally behind PBBM into new era of prosperity

Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel on Thursday called on all sectors to rally behind the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as it continues to work double time in ushering in a new era of economic prosperity for the country. Pimente…