MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act (RA) 12017, granting the Leyte II Electric Cooperative (LEYECO II) a 25-year franchise for the operations of its power facilities in parts of Leyte.
RA 12017 inked by Marcos on Aug. 9 …
MANILA: The House of Representatives on Wednesday gave congressional medals to the Filipino athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics, celebrating them as the nation’s heroes with a fitting heroes’ welcome.
‘We recognize that the journey t…
MANILA: EastWest Banking Corporation (EastWest) said on Wednesday its credit cardholder base is expected to reach 1.4 million this year.
In a statement, the bank said as of the first half of the year, its cardholder base was at 1.3 million, up by 17 …
MANILA: Oil siphoning from one of eight tankers of the sunken MTKR Terranova began Wednesday following an oil removal test by the contracted salvor.
In a situation report, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Lt. Commander Michael John Encina said the salvor…
MANILA: Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Remulla on Wednesday said the government is going after a criminal syndicate based in Batangas province which has cornered the black market for pilfered petroleum products causing billions of pesos i…
MANILA: The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) has called for the introduction of a Just Transition Bill ensuring fair and equitable process for jeepney drivers and operators affected by the government’s transport modernization program.
In a new…