Malaysia's Anwar calls for common ASEAN position on China, South China Sea ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Mar 03 08:48 AM Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim believes it will be beneficial for all ASEAN member-states if the organization takes a common position on the issue of China and the disputed territories in the South China Sea. Read more »
Eugene Domingo, John Arcilla excited about streaming platforms ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Feb 22 03:05 PM Streaming platforms have revolutionized the way audiences consume movies and television shows. Read more »
Centino reappointment as AFP chief 'legal' - solon ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jan 12 03:02 PM The sudden change of leadership in the Armed Forces of the Philippines may have raised some eyebrows but it is within the bounds of law. Read more »
Heads must roll for PH aviation mess - Ejercito ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Jan 10 12:32 PM Heads must roll for the New Year's Day air traffic fiasco, which saw more than 65,000 passengers affected throughout the country, a senator said. Read more »
Poe: CAAP 'almost 100% responsible' for aviation mess ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Jan 10 04:07 AM The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is "almost 100 responsible" for the New Year's Day air traffic fiasco, Sen. Grace Poe said Monday. Read more »
PH response to China's COVID surge 'enough' - Garin ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jan 04 03:09 PM A former health secretary on Wednesday thumbed down a proposal to enforce stricter travel restrictions on arrivals from China. Read more »
8,000 AirAsia passengers affected by PH flights fiasco ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Jan 03 03:19 PM About 8,000 passengers of AirAsia Philippines were affected when the Philippine airspace abruptly closed on New Year's Day. Read more »
Agri dept expects lower onion prices by mid-January ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Jan 02 01:32 PM The Department of Agriculture is expecting prices of onions to go down by mid-January amid efforts to augment supply. Read more »
'China visit will determine Marcos Jr's foreign policy strategy' ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 30 11:51 AM President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to China next week will determine his foreign policy strategy, a security analyst said Friday. Read more »
Over 400,000 DITO users register SIMs - exec ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 28 05:28 PM Over 400,000 of 15 million subscribers of DITO Telecommunity have already signed up since the start of SIM card registration. Read more »
Around 35k affected by Christmas floods in Gingoog City ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 27 11:56 PM Around 35,000 people in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental were affected by floods triggered by heavy rains during the Christmas weekend. Read more »
Presence of COVID BF.7 subvariant in PH should spark concern - expert Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 26 11:29 AM A public health expert expressed concern over the presence of omicron subvariant BF.7 in the country, which is fueling COVID-19 infections in China. Read more »
Diplomatic pressure sought vs China boat swarm in WPS Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 21 02:24 AM Manila must pursue diplomatic pressure against Beijing and increase the presence of coast guard to ward off Chinese vessels swarming Sabina Shoal. Read more »
Carpio: Maharlika is sovereign debt, not wealth, fund ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 12 05:56 PM Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Monday called the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund a sovereign debt fund. Read more »
'Maharlika fund should focus on local investments first' ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 12 03:47 PM A former Palace adviser suggested that the proposed sovereign wealth fund be invested first locally in big-ticket projects awarded to conglomerates. Read more »
Monsod warns Maharlika fund could be used as 'milking cow' ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 09 12:36 PM Economist and professor Solita “Winnie” Monsod on Friday expressed concern that the proposed sovereign wealth fund would be used as a "milking cow". Read more »
Time 'not ripe' to use pension funds for Maharlika: solon ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 08 04:20 PM The time is "not ripe" for the Philippines to use pension funds as contributors to the sovereign wealth fund, a lawmaker said Thursday. Read more »
GSIS: Only excess funds will be invested in MIF ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 06 07:13 PM Only excess GSIS funds will be invested in the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund should it be approved by lawmakers. Read more »
P5.2-B 'ayuda' for poor households to be released soon ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 01 02:37 PM The third tranche of the government's cash aid program for the poor amounting to P5.2 billion will soon be released, the DSWD said Thursday. Read more »
Manufacturers urged to temper price hikes for Noche Buena products Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 01 11:22 AM The Department of Trade and Industry on Thursday appealed to manufacturers to minimize the price increases of Noche Buena products. Read more »