Transport groups back PUV modernization plan

Several national transport groups on Friday renewed their support for the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP).

In a joint statement by the so-called Magnificent 7 transport groups, it said the continued dialogue with th…

PBBM to lead Christmas tree lighting, gift-giving in Malacañan

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the traditional Christmas tree lighting and gift-giving at Malacañan Palace in Manila this weekend.

The Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 25 and the gift-giving program on Nov. 26 will both be held at the Ka…

Solon debunks China’s claim that RP-US joint exercise creates trouble

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday debunked China’s claim that joint exercises between the Philippines and the United States only creates trouble and undermines regional peace and stability in the West Philippine Seas (WPS).

Hontiveros said on the co…

Seaplanes seen to boost tourism in Western Pangasinan

The provincial government of Pangasinan is tapping commercial seaplane companies to boost the tourism industry in the localities in the western part of Pangasinan.

In an interview on Friday, Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guico III said they are coordina…

Damage to agri from shear line in 7 provinces hits P147M

The damage to agriculture due to floods caused by the shear line has reached PHP147 million in seven affected provinces, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Friday.

The provinces of Capiz and Northern Samar have the biggest reported damage a…

Over 1K motorcycle riders graduate from MMDA academy

Over 1,000 student-riders of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Motorcycle Riding Academy have graduated since the school’s launch in September.

The academy, which teaches basic riding skills and observance of traffic rules and reg…

Economist sees further easing of inflation in Nov.

Headline inflation likely further eased in November due to higher base effects and lower global crude oil prices, an economist said on Friday.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort told the Philippine News Agen…