Lacson eyes wider DPWH probe when sessions resume
SENATE PRIBSENATOR Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Tuesday said he plans to widen the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation of anomalies in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects once he is reinstated as its chairman. “Over time, the
Congressmen urge reforms to rice industry
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOOPPOSITION congressmen on Tuesday criticized President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s executive orders (EO) aimed at supporting rice farmers, calling them short-sighted and urging broader reforms to strengthen the country’s agriculture and food sector. The Marcos administration’s EO No. 100
Toll operators gear up for traffic
Toll operators gear up for traffic - BusinessWorld Online PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASTOLLWAY operators are preparing for the expected surge of motorists across their toll
PHL yields P600M in tourism leads
PHL yields P600M in tourism leads - BusinessWorld Online The Philippines’ 171-square-meter booth at the Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB) Asia 2025 featured capiz shells and
Reforms vs patronage politics urged
Reforms vs patronage politics urged - BusinessWorld Online PHILIPPINE STAR /KJ ROSALESA CIVIL SOCIETY organization on Tuesday called on Congress to remove government programs that
PDEA-12 nabs 8 drug den operators
PDEA-12 nabs 8 drug den operators - BusinessWorld Online COTABATO CITY — Anti-narcotics agents clamped down eight individuals operating a drug den in Kidapawan City
Comelec disqualifies Laguna mayor
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division has disqualified the incumbent mayor of Cabuyao City, Laguna after finding substantial evidence he engaged in vote buying during the 2025 polls. In a resolution dated Oct. 23, the poll body granted
Makers of basic goods vowed to keep prices steady — Trade dep’t
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said makers of basic necessities and prime commodities have committed to keep prices steady even with the approach of the year-end holidays and the accompanying spike in demand. In a statement on
PHL gets ‘verbal’ assurances from Fitch, Moody’s on outlook
PHL gets ‘verbal’ assurances from Fitch, Moody’s on outlook - BusinessWorld Online REUTERSFITCH RATINGS and Moody’s Ratings will stick to their views on the Philippines’
Rice tariff consultations conclude; draft amendments due by Nov. 10
Rice tariff consultations conclude; draft amendments due by Nov. 10 - BusinessWorld Online PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) said consultations have wrapped