Crackdown on driver’s license fixers launched amid safety concerns
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Friday vowed to come down hard on online scammers and fixers peddling fake driver’s licenses, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to clean up the system and enhance road safety.
NFA frees up warehouse space, resumes palay buying in Bulacan
The National Food Authority (NFA) has resumed palay procurement in Bulacan after clearing out space in its warehouses, carrying out President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to purchase as much as possible to bolsters farmers’ income and build up the grain reserves needed to sustain the P20 per kilo rice program.
Filipino startups lead agri innovation in Taipei
The Philippines underscored its commitment to innovation-driven agriculture at InnoVEX 2025, Asia’s premier startup platform, with the Department of Agriculture–Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS) leading a delegation that spotlighted youth-led, high-tech agri ventures.
BPI closes SINAG Bond offer early
The Bank of the Philippine Islands, the country’s third largest lender by assets, has announced the early closure of its public offering for the BPI Supporting Inclusion, Nature, and Growth (SINAG) Bonds, originally scheduled to run from May 20 to May 30.
Impeachment a test of Senate’s integrity, say political analysts
As the Senate prepares for the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, experts are emphasizing the vital role of accountability in sustaining political stability and public trust in the Philippines.
