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FFCCCII: Revised Economic Targets Must Spur Urgent Reforms
Manila, Philippines – The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) called today for urgent national reforms following the government’s recent revision of economic growth targets for 2026–2028. The government now projects 5–6% growth in 2026, rising to 6–7% by 2028, citing the lingering impact of the DPWH flood-control corruption scandal and…
1 missing, 58 Filipinos accounted for in massively lethal Hong Kong fire
Some 58 Filipinos residing in the razed Tai Po high-rise residential condominium buildings in Hong Kong have been confirmed safe and accounted for, the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong recently assured. In its latest update, the foreign service post, however, said one domestic worker is still missing while another is recuperating in a hospital….
Palace: US recruiting Filipinos to fight in Ukraine is ‘fake news’
Malacañang has dismissed as “fake news” the Russian claim that the United States is recruiting Filipinos to fight in the Ukraine war. Citing the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) statement, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Ukraine Embassy has already debunked the alleged recruitment. “It is fake news, according to Ukraine Embassy,” Castro said,…
ICC rejects Duterte’s appeal for interim release
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA – The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has denied former President Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal to overturn an earlier ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I ruling, rejecting his request for interim release. In a recent public hearing, ICC Presiding Judge Luz del Carmen Ibañez Carranza said Duterte’s defense had “failed to demonstrate…
E-bikes, e-trikes ban on major roads to push through on December 1
MANILA – The implementation of the rule banning electric bicycles or e-bikes and electric tricycles or e-trikes on national highways would push through beginning Dec. 1, Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief, Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao, said in a press conference on Friday. “I know many would get mad, but my priority is your safety,” he said…
800K public school teachers, other DepEd personnel gain access to P20/kg rice
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – Public school teachers and and non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education can now access rice at P20 per kilogram under the Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na program, the Department of Agriculture (DA) recently announced. The inclusion follows a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the DA and the DepEd, signed during…
PBBM to AFP: Stand with me, don’t let ‘lies’ distract you
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain united and steadfast in their mission to protect the country, despite attempts to spread misinformation and disinformation. Marcos made the call during a traditional dinner with members of the AFP Council of Sergeants Major at Malacañan Palace…
PAPI Gathers Nation’s Media Leaders for 29th National Press Congress in Bulacan
BALIWAG, BULACAN — In a powerful show of unity and purpose, the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) is set to host its 29th National Press Congress on December 3–4, 2025, at The Greenery in Baliwag, Bulacan. The event, held in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region III, the City…
PH assumes chairship of ASEAN panel on women
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor MANILA – The Philippines has assumed the chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee on Women (ACW) 2025-2026 during the committee’s 24th meeting, with Singapore serving as vice chair. The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) hosted the meeting in Bohol on Monday, under the theme “Shaping the Future of…
House Speaker Dy rallies peers to stand united with calamity-affected Filipinos
By Jose Cielito Reganit MANILA – House Speaker Faustino Dy III has rallied his lawmaker peers to stand united with Filipinos affected by recent calamities, emphasizing that true leadership is measured by dedication, compassion and action in times of crisis. “Amid every calamity, we are reminded that public service is not only about crafting laws, but…