PHILSTAR THE METROPOLITAN Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO) said rate increases to be charged by Metro Manila’s two water concession holders will be spaced out to avoid sudden increases in consumer water bills. MWSS Chief Regulator Patrick Lester N. Ty said during the virtual pre-rate rebasing public consultation exercise Monday that prices will […]Read More

NDRRMC.GOV.PH THE Philippines will get the ball rolling on climate change mitigation projects with its own resources, and is hoping that international sources of financing step up to fund projects that are beyond the country’s means, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said. Mr. Dominguez said in a statement Sunday that the Philippines is “very […]Read More

PHILSTAR HOUSE LEGISLATORS approved a bill Monday extending the validity of the 2021 national budget in order to avoid disrupting projects intended to support the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic. In a vote of 168-6 with no abstentions, the House approved House Bill 10373 on third and final reading, which if enacted would extend […]Read More

PHILSTAR LEGISLATORS and nongovernment organizations (NGOs) called for stronger laws protecting coral reefs and marine life in response to the worsening impact of climate change. “Being among the Coral Reef Triangle countries, our government should prioritize coral reef protection and place it and marine ecosystems at the heart of our habitat conservation and protection efforts,” […]Read More

PHILSTAR THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said it has lifted the red tide warnings on various locations in the Eastern Visayas, specifically Daram Island, Maqueda, Cambatutay, Irong-Irong, and San Pedro Bays, Western Samar; Cancabato Bay, Leyte; and Biliran province. The BFAR said in its 32nd shellfish bulletin dated Nov. 26 that areas […]Read More

We’re nearly two years into the pandemic and another year is coming to an end. While businesses are expecting significant improvements in the results of their operations this year, they should also be mindful of various compliance requirements. Before leaving 2021 behind, businesses must ensure that their taxes are in order and that reporting requirements […]Read More

PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES remains at low risk from the coronavirus, health authorities said on Monday, as the country tightens border controls to prevent an outbreak of a new variant first detected in South Africa. The country had an average of 896 cases daily from November 23 […]Read More

OVP PHOTO RELEASE VICE PRESIDENT Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo signed a covenant with labor groups on Monday to ensure the passage of a security of tenure bill in Congress should she win the presidency in the May 2022 elections. Under the accord, Ms. Robredo and representatives from several labor groups that are backing her […]Read More

THERE could be 15 presidential candidates and 12 for vice president in the May 2022 elections, with the final list scheduled to be out by Dec. 15, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James B. Jimenez said on Monday. The poll body has so far moved to declare as nuisance candidates 82 of the 97 that […]Read More

PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS IMPLEMENTATION of the number coding scheme, which is intended to reduce the number of vehicles in Metro Manila roads during rush hour, will be resumed this week for private vehicles. “The number coding scheme will be implemented any day this week during rush hour in the afternoon, 5 p.m. until 8 […]Read More