Author: Homer Pangilinan
-
PH Airport Authorities Urge Travelers to Stop Carrying Bullets as ‘Anting-anting’ Amulets
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) issued a new advisory urging air travelers to avoid carrying bullets as amulets—locally known as “anting-anting”—in Philippine airports, following a recent incident at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 involving an Iloilo-bound passenger. The reminder came after airport security personnel at NAIA Terminal 2 detected an ammunition component, believed…
Written by
-
Malacañang Urges LGUs to Lower NFA Rice Price to PHP33 per kg for Consumers
In a recent announcement, the presidential office suggested that local government units (LGUs) should reduce the selling price of National Food Authority (NFA) rice to PHP33 per kg instead of PHP35 per kg to help alleviate the burden on consumers. The move came after San Juan City LGU successfully resold NFA rice to residents at…
Written by
-
Government Buying Half of Farmers’ Rice Could Lower Prices to PHP20 per kg, Says Sotto
MANILA – Senatorial hopeful Vicente Sotto III from Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas remains optimistic about reducing rice prices to PHP20 per kilogram. Speaking at a media event in Hotel Savano, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, Sotto emphasized that this goal is within reach if the government commits to purchasing 50 percent of the…
Written by
-
Impeachment Trial of VP Duterte Set in Motion by Senate President Escudero
The Senate has formally taken the first steps toward the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, following a directive from Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero to establish the administrative support group for the impeachment court. With this procedural groundwork in place, House prosecutors suggest that the trial could be concluded by the end of…
Written by
-
Revolutionary Mega Cold Storage in Taguig Set to Stabilize Agricultural Prices
In a groundbreaking move, the Department of Agriculture’s Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that a new mega cold storage facility in Taguig will play a pivotal role in establishing price floors for agricultural products across the Philippines. This initiative aims to shield farmers from the detrimental effects of plummeting market prices. The facility, expected…
Written by
-
Philippine National Police Urges Stronger Community Involvement in Anti-Drug Efforts
In a recent statement, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil emphasized the critical role of Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs) in the nation’s recalibrated campaign against illegal drugs. This call to action comes in the wake of a drug bust in Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur, where two suspects were apprehended, highlighting the…
Written by
-
Philippines Successfully Exits FATF Grey List After Demonstrating Robust Reforms
In a significant development for the country’s financial integrity, the Philippines has been officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list, a roster of jurisdictions under heightened scrutiny for money laundering and terrorism financing risks. This milestone was announced late Friday, marking the end of a three-year journey to enhance the nation’s…
Written by
-
New Career Advancement Pathways for Public School Educators Unveiled
In a significant move to enhance the career development of public school teachers and administrators, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman and Education Secretary Sonny Angara have formalized a joint memorandum circular. The signing took place during the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Human Resource and Organizational Development (HROD) Convention 2025 in Pasay City on February 19, 2025.…
Written by