Manila – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a warning that some provinces are likely to experience drought in December due to El Niño. In a televised briefing, PAGASA weather specialist…
Manila – The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) experienced a downturn for two consecutive trading days at the end of November, influenced by profit-taking activities, while the local currency closed weaker. The PSE index (PSEi) ended the month down by 4…
Manila – The European Union (EU) has pledged 300,000 euros, equivalent to approximately PHP 18 million, in humanitarian aid to support Filipinos affected by recent floods and landslides in the Visayas region. The EU Delegation in Manila, announcing th…
Manila – The Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives incurred travel expenses totaling PHP 4.3 million for foreign trips from January to October 2023. This was disclosed by House Secretary General Reginald Velasco during the House Commit…
Manila – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is offering residents a more affordable holiday season through a two-day Diskwento Caravan-Noche Buena Edition in Bayawan City. Held on Wednesday and Thursday, this event aims to b…
Manila – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has proclaimed the last working day of November as ‘National Bike-to-Work Day’ in the Philippines. Proclamation 409, signed on November 28, aims to raise awareness of cycling as a viable transportation mode a…
