Caltex, Petron and Shell will hike prices per liter of gasoline by P0.85, diesel by P1.75 and kerosene by P1.90 today. GMA NEWS PHOTO

Major pump price hike set today

MOTORISTS will have to pay more for petroleum products this week, as oil firms are set to implement a major price hike today which...
Personal remittances were recorded at $2.859 billion in April this year – lower than the $3.051 billion in March. GMA INTEGRATED NEWS PHOTO

Remittances hit 11-month low in April

REMITTANCES fell to an 11-month low in April after the seasonal increase recorded in the previous month, with inflows expected to be dragged down...
The series of hacking incidents of government office websites are a “call” for a more advanced approach in “understanding the intersection between emerging technologies and human rights”, according to the Commission on Human Rights. REUTERS

MARINA’s web-based systems compromised in cyber attack

THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is the latest government agency to confirm a system breach as the regulator announced yesterday that four of its...
The Manila International Airport Authority says it has complied with the administrative requirements for the proposed increased rates for the use of airport facilities as provided under relevant laws and issuances. Photo shows the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1. PNA FILE PHOTO BY CRISTINA ARAYATA

Aviation execs defend looming increase in NAIA aeronautical fees

AVIATION officials have defended the looming increase in aeronautical charges at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), in response to stakeholders seeking guidance and...
Tourism receipts contribute to the country’s economic output with visitor arrivals in the first five months of 2024 totaling 2.56 million. Photo shows tourists enjoying Coron, Palawan. THEPALAWANGUIDE.COM PHOTO

PH projected to be among Asia-Pacific ‘outperformers’

THE Philippines is expected to be among the “key growth outperformers” in Asia-Pacific this year, primarily due to rising exports, a bump in state-led...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says about 92 percent of consumers think that in the next 12 months, inflation will be above 4 percent. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

BSP revises BOP projections for 2024, 2025

THE Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recently revised the balance of payments (BOP) projections for 2024 and 2025, noting that...
Members of environmental groups help residents of Barangay Coring, Basilisa, Dinagat Islands install solar panels in their barangay gymnasium. JILSON TIU/GREENPEACE FILE PHOTO

DOE allows renewable energy developers to conduct study prior service of contract

RENEWABLE energy (RE) developers will be able to start applying for permits and conduct feasibility studies before the official 25-year service of contract commences,...
The World Surgical Foundation Philippines, in partnership with MORE Electric and Power Corporation, conducted a total of 289 surgical procedures across two hospitals during its three-day surgical healthcare mission from June 4 to 6, 2024 in the city and province of Iloilo.

BRINGING HOPE: WSFP teams up with MORE Power to offer free surgical care in...

THE World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP) and MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) recently concluded a three-day surgical healthcare mission in Iloilo City...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) showcases the LTO Command Center as its personnel monitor the traffic situation in major roads from close circuit monitors at the Department of Transportation headquarters in Quezon City. JONATHAN CELLONA/ABS-CBN NEWS/FILE PHOTO

LTO warns public vs scams, fake websites

THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) yesterday warned the public against scammers that pretend to be personnel from its office. The LTO said there is a...
Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go. PNA FILE PHOTO

Economic czar wants right-of-way law to fast-track infra projects

SPECIAL Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go emphasized the urgent need for a right-of-way law to fast-track critical...