Approved water rate hike to fund projects vs. El Niño: MWSS

MANILA: The approved basic rate hike for water concessionaires next year would fund projects to boost the water supply to mitigate the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon, an official of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said…

PH secures Loss and Damage Fund Board seat

MANILA: The Philippines has secured a seat on the Board of the Loss and Damage Fund, a fund created to help developing nations vulnerable to the effects of climate change, Environment Secretary Ma. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said Thursday.

This developed a…

2 Cebu terminals to get state-of-the-art toilets

CEBU: Passengers at two premier bus terminals in Cebu province will enjoy state-of-the-art toilet facilities after the capitol partnered with a Swiss-based company to develop convenient and more relaxing comfort rooms.

Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said Thur…

Negros Occidental, Bacolod City increase annual budgets for 2024

BACOLOD: This highly-urbanized city and the province of Negros Occidental will have higher annual budgetary allocations for 2024 with the increase in their respective National Tax Allotment (NTA) shares.

From PHP3.25 billion in 2023, Bacolod City wil…

PSEi, peso close strong on dovish Fed outlook

MANILA: The local index and the Philippine peso finished the day strong on Thursday following the dovish outlook of the United States’ central bank.

‘This Thursday, the local market rose by 154.74 points (2.47 percent) to 6,410.48 as investors cheere…

UN inquiry to investigate Gaza after conflict ends

WASHINGTON: The UN will launch an inquiry to investigate agency personnel who were killed and the damage to its facilities after the conflict in the Gaza Strip ends, an official said Wednesday.

“We have seen reports of a UNRWA (Palestinian Refugee Ag…

Tennis player Olivarez eyes more success

MANILA: Tennis player Eric Jed Olivarez has his mind set on winning every tournament he joins, following last Sunday’s victory in the men’s singles and doubles categories at the Rep. Edwin Olivarez Cup in Sucat, Parañaque City.

The tournament top see…