The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China are aiming to finalize the Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea by 2026, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo. Speaking during the Maritime Security Forum in Manila, Manalo said all parties involved are “politically committed” to the goal. “We are all politically…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to ensure the protection of commuters from abusive drivers, Malacañang announced Thursday. The directive comes after the Land Transportation Office (LTO) issued show cause orders to owners of 1,165 vehicles that failed roadworthiness checks. Additionally, 671 drivers have been suspended—574 due to road…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is investigating Solid North Transit following two separate complaints involving animal cruelty and disrespect toward a person with disability (PWD). In a statement Thursday, LTFRB Chair Teofilo Guadiz III said the company could be issued a show cause order for incidents reported on April 18 and 20….
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is set to streamline the Information Systems Strategic Plan (ISSP) process by eliminating unnecessary requirements for government agencies. In a statement Thursday, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said a new issuance will be released within the month, allowing agencies to proceed directly to budgeting their ISSPs without needing…
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Thursday announced a 22.5 percent increase in annual income tax return (ITR) filings for 2024, citing early tax awareness campaigns and digitalization efforts as key factors. BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., in an interview on PTV-4’s Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, said the spike was observed from January up to…
Malacañang defended the government’s PHP20-per-kilo rice program after Vice President Sara Duterte criticized its rollout in the Visayas. The program, one of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s key campaign promises, aims to provide affordable rice to indigent families. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Duterte’s remarks showed “crab mentality” and undermined the administration’s efforts to…
Despite a stellar performance in Petro Gazz’s commanding 25-8, 25-12, 25-12 victory over Hong Kong’s Hip Hing in the AVC Women’s Champions League on Tuesday at the PhilSports Arena, import Gia Day wasn’t fully satisfied with her showing. Day spearheaded the Angels’ offense with 18 points off attacks, while also contributing eight excellent digs and…
Already guaranteed a Final Four slot, National University still came out swinging and wrapped up its UAAP Season 87 elimination round campaign with a 9-6 win over De La Salle University on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium. The victory marked NU’s third straight win, sending them into the semifinals as the top seed…
Volleyball fans are in for a thrilling reunion on and off the court as former PVL import Jang Bualee, now an assistant coach for Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima, prepares to face Alyssa Valdez and the Creamline Cool Smashers in the AVC Women’s Club Volleyball Championship quarterfinals on Thursday. While the matchup marks a crucial game for…
As the PLDT High Speed Hitters brace for their quarterfinal showdown against Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu in the AVC Women’s Club Volleyball Championship, middle blocker Mika Reyes says fans can expect nothing less than passion and grit from her squad. Set for Thursday at PhilSports Arena, the clash is a do-or-die matchup for the Filipino club, who…