Day: February 26, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Ports Authority’s (PPA) new Integrated Management System (IMS) is seen to enhance port operations nationwide by ensuring compliance with international standards, PPA General Manager Jay Santiago said Wednesday. In a statement, Santiago said the IMS aims to enhance port operations by complying with ISO standards and the Government Quality Management Systems Standards. According to Philippines News Agency, Santiago emphasized that by implementing globally recognized standards, the PPA is ensuring efficient port operations while upholding high levels of corporate governance and sustainability. The IMS includes measures to minimize the environmental impact of port activities and introduces occupational health

Manila: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday announced that it has received valuable input from persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) as part of its ongoing review of the criminal procedure rules. The feedback was gathered through a series of stakeholder consultations held between November and December 2024 in various detention facilities. According to Philippines News Agency, the SC is in the process of reviewing the Rules of Criminal Procedure (CRIMPRO Rules), a key element of the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovation 2022-2027 (SPJI). This initiative aims to tackle the issues of docket congestion and delays in criminal proceedings. The stakeholder

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced a reduction in the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of 5 percent broken imported rice to PHP49 per kilogram, effective from March 1. According to Philippines News Agency, this adjustment follows a previous decrease to PHP52 per kilogram from PHP55 per kilogram on February 15, with the initial MSRP set at PHP58 per kilogram on January 20. This change marks a significant reduction from the retail price range of PHP62 to PHP64 per kilogram prior to the MSRP implementation. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. stated, “We will review the numbers in the

Para±aque City: Two Chinese nationals were arrested for the illegal practice of medicine in Para±aque City, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated that the operatives apprehended the foreigners, identified as Huan and Jian, at the Imperial Plaza Residence in Barangay Tambo on Tuesday. They were arrested for violations of Republic Act (RA) 3720, as Amended by RA 9711 (The Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009) and RA 2382 (The Medical Act of 1959). The suspects have been accused of engaging in the

Manila: The Sy family’s convenience store chain, Alfamart, is focusing on fostering inclusive growth by partnering with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and offering them spaces within their stores. According to Philippines News Agency, SM Investments Corp. announced that Alfamart’s latest collaboration is with Laundry Express, a self-service laundry shop that operates over 52 outlets nationwide. This partnership adds to Alfamart’s existing collaborations with MSMEs such as Coco Fresh Tea and Juice and Potato Corner. Alfamart Philippines’ Chief Operating Officer, Harvey Ong, stated, “As we grow, we want our communities to grow with us. By offering spaces within our