The Supreme Court says that under Republic Act 7925 (Public Telecommunications Policy Act), the National Telecommunications Commission has the power to regulate rates but rates must be just and fair to both customers and telecommunications companies. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA INTEGRATED NEWS

NTC cannot impose rates on telcos without due process – SC

THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) cannot impose rates on telecommunications companies without due process, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled. In a decision, the SC Second...
Today’s fuel price rollback is in line with the Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau’s projections following the plans of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners to boost world market supplies. @ALVINELCHICO/X PHOTO

Over P1 per liter rollback in fuel prices seen next week

MOTORISTS should expect an over a peso per liter decrease in domestic pump prices in the coming week. Citing oil industry estimates, based on international...
The quality of jobs in the Philippines has improved as seen in the reduction of underemployment in March this year. Photo shows office workers walking at a crossing in Makati City. MARK DEMAYO/ABS-CBN NEWS FILE PHOTO

PH unemployment rate declines in July

THE country's unemployment rate decreased to 4.7 percent in July from 4.9 percent in the same month last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)...
The Sugar Regulatory Administration assured the public of a stable supply of sugar until the end of the milling season around May or June 2025. File photo shows personnel of the Consumer Protection Group inspecting the sugar section of a supermarket in Manila. DTI PHOTO

La Niña could boost local sugar production – SRA

THE La Niña weather phenomenon could boost local sugar production depending on its timing, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said. SRA administrator Pablo Luis Azcona...
The Asian Development Bank reduced its economic growth forecast for the Philippines to 6.2 this year while retaining 6.4 percent for the year 2020. NEWS.TJ

New six-year country partnership strategy crafted for PH

THE Manila-based multilateral lender on Thursday, September 5, announced it has crafted a new country partnership strategy (CPS) aimed at setting a fresh transformative...
Today’s fuel price rollback is in line with the Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau’s projections following the plans of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners to boost world market supplies. @ALVINELCHICO/X PHOTO

Over P1 per liter rollback in fuel prices seen next week

MOTORISTS should expect an over a peso per liter decrease in domestic pump prices in the coming week. Citing oil industry estimates, based on international...

Bong Go urges urgent action for better public awareness on PhilHealth services: ‘ipaalam at...

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go once again highlighted the importance of a more robust public information campaign on PhilHealth benefits and services, following multiple reports...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vows to expand the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program in the Visayas and Mindanao, as well as the rollout of the African Swine Fever vaccine to ensure ample pork supply and further bring down the prices of commodities. PHILIPPINE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE PHOTO

PH inflation eases to 3.3% in August

HEADLINE inflation in August eased to its slowest rate in seven months due to a slower rise in food and transport costs, the Philippine...

Rice, food supply stable despite spiking agri damage – DA

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) assured a stable supply of rice and food in the country as agricultural damage looms to breach its annual...
The Department of Tourism will soon launch a new tourism product offering called bonfire diving. This refers to diving at night in shallow waters with light to attract planktons and other species, which is then good for diving photography. DOT-REGION 10 PHOTO

Philippines to launch Pinoy-made ‘bonfire diving’ to boost tourism

THE Philippines is set to introduce a new tourism product that was created by a Filipino — and that’s bonfire diving. At the sideline of...