CIF 2023 Focuses on Accelerating Climate Investments in Manila

Manila – The Climate Investment Forum (CIF) 2023, held at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria on Nov. 20, brought together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to discuss strategies for fostering climate-related investments in line with natio…

Philippines Surpasses 4.82 Million Foreign Visitor Arrivals in 2022

Manila – The Philippines has exceeded its target for foreign visitor arrivals in 2022, recording over 4.82 million visitors, including overseas Filipinos.

According to Philippines News Agency, As of November 28, DOT data indicates that the majority …

Philippine Senate Passes 2024 General Appropriations Act

Manila – The Philippine Senate, on Tuesday, approved the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), House of Representatives Bill 8980, amounting to PHP5.768 trillion. The bill received 21 affirmative votes, no negative votes, and one abstention.

Accord…

House Committee Chair Urges BIR to Investigate E-Cigarette Maker for Tax Evasion

Manila – The chairperson of the House Ways and Means Committee, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, has called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to investigate an e-cigarette maker, suspected of tax evasion and tax fraud, in connection with its product, FL…

Philippines Not Legally Obligated to Cooperate with ICC’s Probe, Says SolGen

Manila – The Philippine government remains steadfast in its position of non-cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC) despite calls from some lawmakers for engagement.

According to Philippines News Agency, Solicitor General Menardo Gue…

Philippine Senators Support President Marcos’s Stance Against ICC Cooperation

Manila – Philippine senators have reiterated President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision not to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s war on drugs. This affirmation comes a…

Kalinga’s Bagumbayan Coffee Village Boosts Local Economy and Community Unity

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Barangay Bagumbayan in Tabuk City, Kalinga, has successfully transitioned from traditional agriculture to agri-tourism, reaping both economic and social benefits through its Bagumbayan Coffee Village project.

The community’…