Day: February 25, 2025

Makati City: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco reaffirmed the government’s goal of making logistics and supply chain in the country more efficient to reduce cost of goods. During the launch of LogisticsNews.PH in Makati City Monday night, Pacheco cited a study by Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI), which noted that strengthening infrastructure should be a priority measure to improve the local supply chain. According to Philippines News Agency, Pacheco said among the recommendations of the JTTRI are integrating and enhancing the functions of Manila, Batangas, and Subic ports to improve capacity; continuous development

Manila: The Senate does not require a special session to convene as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a member of the House of Representatives prosecution panel stated. San Juan Representative Ysabel Maria Zamora emphasized that the Constitution mandates the impeachment trial to proceed without delay. According to Philippines News Agency, Zamora explained that the Senate is constitutionally designated to act as an impeachment court even during recess, thereby eliminating the need for the President to call a special session. Zamora stated, “As to that, we don’t need a special session because the Constitution is

Legazpi City: The Civil Service Commission in Bicol (CSC-5) has opened applications for the 2025 career service examination for both professional and subprofessional levels through the Civil Service Commission computerized examination (CSC-Comex). According to Philippines News Agency, CSC-5 Director Daisy Punzalan-Bragais announced in an interview that the examinations will be conducted every Tuesday and Thursday from March 11 to June 10 at the CSC regional office in Rawis, Legazpi City. She explained that the system automates and integrates each step in the administration of the computerized examination, making the process faster, easier, and more efficient than the traditional Paper and

Pampanga: Law enforcers arrested early Tuesday morning a high-value suspect who yielded PHP1.7 million worth of shabu during an operation in Barangay San Vicente, Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. Authorities identified the suspect as alias “Nato,” 41, a resident of Barangay Bulaon, City of San Fernando. According to Philippines News Agency, he was apprehended during a joint operation by the Pampanga Police Provincial Office’s Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, in coordination with the Sto. Tomas Municipal Police Station and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Luzon. They recovered from the suspect about 255 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP1.734

Manila: Both the local bourse and the currency finished weaker Tuesday following United States President Donald Trump’s announcement to pursue tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) lost 0.52 percent, settling at 6,064.16 points, with All Shares down 0.40 percent to 3,640.45 points. According to Philippines News Agency, the local market remained in negative territory as investors dealt with US President Donald Trump’s decision to push through with tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Philstock Financials research manager Japhet Tantiangco noted the impact of this decision on market sentiments. Both the Property and Financials counters