Bill on using excess funds of GOCCs for 2023 budget gets House nod

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a measure that would allow tapping the excess funds of government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) for unprogrammed appropriations in the 2023 budget.

During the plenary session, the chamber …

113 aftershocks hit Davao Occidental; public preparedness urged

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol on Tuesday reiterated his call for the public to always be prepared for strong earthquakes, as these “will be experienced from time to time.”

His pronouncement …

Incubation facilities support startup firms

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has established 59 technology business incubation (TBI) facilities across the country, helping startups develop their concepts, make them transferable and ready to get commercialized.

‘We are just happ…

LTFRB looks into ‘doable’ concessions with striking PUV drivers

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said it is looking into addressing ‘doable’ requests made by transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) as its members pushed through with their…

Ilocos Norte MSMEs get P1-M aid, mentoring to boost livelihood

Local entrepreneurs in the province of Ilocos Norte received financial assistance worth PHP1 million and an opportunity to grow their business through a mentoring program from experts in the industry.

Through a resolution certified as urgent by Gove…

House’s recall of old ‘8’ plates a move towards equality – labor group

A labor group on Tuesday welcomed the House of Representatives’ move to recall old “8” protocol plates that were issued to members of previous Congresses.

“This special plate shows inequality in our society. All private vehicles should be recognized…

DOJ junks suit vs. Fil-Indian bizman, 6 others over inheritance row

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed falsification of public documents charges against a prominent Filipino-Indian businessman that was filed by his estranged brother over inherited property from their billionaire father.

In a 20-page resol…