Manila: The Philippine government has established a technical working group (TWG) to further the ongoing discussions with the United States regarding its reciprocal tariff. This was announced by Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Ec…
Month: May 2025
Comelec Secures Certification for Automated Election System Ahead of May 12 Polls
Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that the automated election system (AES) slated for use in the upcoming May 12 national and local elections has received official certification. This certification confirms that the AES can f…
DOTr Chief Orders Mandatory Drug Testing for PUV Drivers Every 90 Days
San Juan City: Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has mandated mandatory drug testing for all public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers every 90 days. This directive follows a fatal crash at the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). Dizon announced the …
Rogue Drivers in Viral Videos to Be Automatically Suspended – DOTr
San Juan City: Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced a new policy where individuals caught breaking traffic laws in online videos will face an automatic 90-day suspension of their driver’s licenses. This measure is part of the government’s ef…
Comelec Analyzing Disqualification Evidence Against Candidates
Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is actively compiling and analyzing evidence against candidates with pending disqualification cases ahead of the upcoming elections. With a significant number of complaints filed, the electoral body aims t…
Marcos Calls for Sustained Reforms to Maintain Philippines’ FATF Gray List Exit
Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called for continued efforts to institutionalize reforms to make sure that the Philippines will remain out of the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) gray list.
According to Philippines News Agenc…