Oil firms announced a big-time hike in fuel prices to take effect today, Oct. 15, 2024. Photo shows a truck refueling at a gasoline station in Manila. PNA FILE PHOTO BY YANCY LIM

Oil prices to increase nearly P3 a liter starting today

Big adjustments in the prices of fuel are set to take effect beginning today, October 15, with nearly P3 per liter jump from last...
The new protocols for very important persons (VIPs) sand important persons services at Ninoy Aquino International Airport is expected to curb misuse of VIP courtesies extended at the airport. GMA INTEGRATED NEWS PHOTO

Higher NAIA VIP service fees, tighter rules meant to curb ‘misuse’ – NNIC

THE New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), the private operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), announced it was implementing new protocols for passengers seeking...
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HMO liquidity requirement slightly increased

THE Insurance Commission (IC) has raised the liquidity requirement for health maintenance organizations (HMOs), albeit by just a small amount, to give the loss-making...

Megaworld to install 16-ft ‘Masskara Queen’ on top of The Kingsford

Property giant Megaworld has revealed the design of its 16-feet tall bronze statue dubbed the 'MassKara Queen," which will be installed atop The Kingsford...
Reinforcement bars (rebars) in Mindanao failed to meet the minimum standard for weight and are prone to brittleness, according to the Philippine Iron and Steel Institute. PNA PHOTO BY JOAN BONDOC

Influx of substandard rebars discovered in Mindanao

RECENT test-buy operations by the Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI) showed substandard reinforcement bars (rebars) are still flooding Mindanao. PISI said it purchased random...
“Ultimately, we want to equip our students and teachers with the knowledge and skills to save, manage, and invest effectively," said Securities and Exchange Commission chairperson Emilio Aquino. ASSETS.CHARLTONMEDIA.COM PHOTO

SEC to teach teachers how to spot investment scams

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to teach more Filipino teachers about identifying investment scams. The SEC said it signed a memorandum of...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology says it is very important to beef up cybersecurity efforts and to also expand internet connectivity to remote areas. TRADEPASSGLOBAL.COM PHOTO

DICT says monitors 2 million cyber threats per day

THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it monitors over two million cyber threats per day. At a press conference organized by the...

SC BACKS PCSO-LED OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL DAY OF CHARITY

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is poised for a successful celebration of the National Day of Charity on October 30, thanks to strong...
Tourist Secretary Christina Frasco (right photo) called on Filipino community leaders and the Australia Philippines Business Council to unite in promoting Philippine tourism among Australians on the sidelines of the 24th World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in Perth on October 9, 2024. DOT PHILIPPINES/FACEBOOK PHOTO

PH courts Australian tourists as flights increase

THE Department of Tourism (DOT) is ramping up the promotion of Philippine destinations to the Australian market amid the expected increase in flight frequencies...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is hoping that Philippines' durian would soon enter New Zealand markets. GMA NEWS PHOTO

Marcos hopes PH durian reaches New Zealand markets

PRESIDENT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is hopeful that Philippines' durian would be made available in New Zealand markets as the two countries are in...