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Ex-Chinese agri minister sentenced to death for bribery
CHANGCHUN – Tang Renjian, former minister of agriculture and rural affairs of China, on Sunday was handed the death penalty with a two-year reprieve for taking massive bribes. Tang, also a former secretary of the agricultural ministry’s leading Party members group, has been deprived of his political rights for life, while all of his personal property…
Vietnam’s VinFast, BDO Accelerate PH’s Move to Sustainable Mobility
Have you spotted those green taxis cruising through Metro Manila? Travelers now have an eco-friendly choice on the road. They are the Philippines’ first all-electric taxi fleet, powered by VinFast vehicles and operated by Green GSM Philippines. Offering a smoother, quieter and cleaner ride, these cabs mark the beginning of a new commuting experience for Filipinos. At the heart of this green…
Philippines Breaks into Top 50 in 2025 Global Innovation Index, Powered by DOST’s R&D and Talent Development
Manila, Philippines — September 16, 2025 — The Philippines has reached a new milestone in global competitiveness, climbing to 50th place in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII)—its best performance to date. The Global Innovation Index (GII), produced annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and global partners, ranks over 139 economies based on…
Isabela lawmaker Faustino Dy III is new House Speaker
MANILA – Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino “Bojie” Dy III was formally elected on Wednesday as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, garnering 253 votes, 28 abstentions, and zero negative votes. He replaced Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, who stepped down to protect public trust and allow the Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
Cayetano-led E-Governance Law to transform PH’s public service
The Philippines is poised for a digital revolution with the enactment of the E-Governance Law (Republic Act No. 12254), a landmark measure championed by Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano designed as a gateway to unprecedented public service efficiency. In a statement, Cayetano said the law is intended “not only for us to catch up,…
19 BJMP jails in Mimaropa join national earthquake drill
BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — Nineteen district, city, and municipal jails under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Mimaropa participated in the 3rd Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2025, a nationwide exercise designed to boost disaster preparedness among jail personnel and Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). The drill started with the ceremonial…
PBBM honors outstanding farmers, communities at Gawad Agraryo 2025
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday honored the country’s outstanding farmers, organizations, and communities during the Gawad Agraryo 2025, recognizing their significant contributions to the agricultural sector. In his speech, President Marcos commended the awardees for their determination and resilience in overcoming challenges, underscoring their role in ensuring food security and sustaining the nation….
Cayetano on ending corruption: Reform won’t last if discipline depends on who’s in power
Corruption in the Philippines will only end if every single Filipino would learn to do what is right even without being policed or pressured, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said on Saturday. Reflecting on the recent corruption issues in the country during his ‘CIA 365’ livestream in the early morning of September 6, Cayetano differentiated self-governance…
Cayetano bats for lifestyle checks on public officials
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has urged the Office of the Ombudsman to proactivelyconduct lifestyle checks on public officials, emphasizing the role of such checks as adeterrent to corruption. Cayetano raised the proposal during his line of inquiry to candidates vying tobecome the next Ombudsman in interviews conducted by the Judicial and BarCouncil (JBC) from August…
BDO partners with CFO to support permanent migrants and their families
BDO Unibank (BDO) and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) recently formalized their partnership to provide permanent migrant Filipinos with easier access to information, services, and guidance through financial literacy programs. The CFO, an attached agency of the Office of the President, is mandated to promote and protect the interests, rights, and welfare of overseas Filipinos while strengthening…