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DOE intensifies bilateral deals as PH falls behind RE goals

THE Department of Energy (DOE) is intensifying efforts to close energy cooperation deals on a bilateral level as the country is a “bit behind”...
Members of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority apprehend e-bikes, e-trikes and tricycles passing through EDSA and Taft Avenue in Pasay City on the resumption of the vehicle types' ban along national roads in Metro Manila in April this year. MARK DEMAYO, ABS-CBN NEWS/FILE PHOTO

LTO suspends registration of light electric vehicles, licensing of users

THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) has temporarily suspended the registration of light electric vehicles (LEV) such as e-trikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters. In a media interview...
Coin deposit machines, which are located in select shopping malls nationwide, are crucial to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ currency recirculation program. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS PHOTO

Over P1 billion in idle coins now back in circulation

IDLE coins valued at over P1 billion are now back in circulation as more and more Filipinos use the coin deposit machines (CoDMs) of...
Pump prices for gasoline and diesel will increase anew today, October 1, 2024. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA INTEGRATED NEWS

Fuel price rollback expected next week – DOE

OIL companies are expected to slash fuel prices next week, the Department of Energy (DOE) said yesterday, October 18. DOE Oil Industry Management Bureau director...
Tagaytay’s ridge has become a hotspot for property developers, with hotels, commercial, and residential projects sprouting alongside a vibrant mix of bed and breakfasts and restaurants. INQUIRER FILES

Hotel owners group eyes creation of nearly 500,000 new room keys by 2028

A LOCAL industry group of hotel operators, together with the Department of Tourism (DOT), is projecting the creation of 456,000 new hotel room keys...
There is an ongoing investigation into the alleged disadvantageous sale of National Food Authority’s rice buffer stocks. Photo shows sacks of rice at an NFA warehouse. INQUIRER FILE / RAFFY LERMA

NFA secures P9B to procure palay for rest of 2024

THE National Food Authority (NFA) has secured the budget to procure palay for the remaining months of the year as part of its buffer-stocking...

DITO Telecommunity Joins the Colorful Celebration of Bacolod’s 45th MassKara Festival

DITO Telecommunity is back to bring smiles at this year’s MassKara Festival, one of the Philippines’ most anticipated cultural events. Now celebrating its Sapphire...

‘Magmalasakit sa may sakit’ — Bong Go’s consistent push for reforms results in PhilHealth...

Reforms toward better healthcare benefits were set in motion the moment Senate Committee on Health Chairman Senator Christopher "Bong" Go made the first of...
Passengers arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 3 in Paranaque City. Manila International Airport Authority head executive assistant Chris Noel Bendijo said that the NAIA terminals 2 and 3 are now free from bed bugs. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

NAIA fees hike is ‘cash grab’ – airport watchdog

FEE increases at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) are a “cash grab,” according to a travelers’ rights advocacy group calling to put hikes...
The 680-room Hotel101-Madrid in Madrid, Spain is slated for completion by December 2025. Photo shows the ongoing construction of the hotel.

Hotel101-Madrid issues 2nd batch of Golden Visas to unit owners

HOTEL101-MADRID in Madrid, Spain released on October 17 the second batch of Golden Visas to its unit owners in less than 60 days. This additional...