July 2, 2025

Manila: The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) composite team tasked to crack down on erring public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers at the country’s main gateway continues to apprehend more individuals via random inspections. On Wednesday, at least 41 taxis, motorcycle taxis, and vehicles were inspected at the NAIA Terminal 3. Two PUVs were issued violation tickets for having expired registration and were later impounded, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said in a news release. According to Philippines News Agency, the LTO is among the members of the composite team, together with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), its Airport Police

Manila: Foreign embassies and diplomats expressed support and high hopes for stronger ties as Ma. Theresa Lazaro officially assumed as the new Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on July 1. Lazaro succeeded Enrique Manalo, who is set to take the helm at the Philippine Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. According to Philippines News Agency, United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson said the US Embassy in Manila looks forward to working with the new secretary and further elevating the US-Philippines relations. “We at the US Embassy in the Philippines are excited to work with you

Manila: Finance Secretary Ralph Recto vowed the efficient rollout of the landmark capital markets reform to unlock broader investor participation and drive inclusive economic growth. According to Philippines News Agency, Republic Act No. 12214, or the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), aims to make the Philippines a more attractive and competitive investment destination by bringing long-awaited reforms to its capital markets. The law supports President Marcos’ goal of driving long-term economic growth by empowering more Filipinos to invest and attracting capital that translates to more jobs, higher incomes, and shared prosperity. Recto emphasized the importance of building a Philippine

Manila: Eight rural banks are set to pioneer SynerFi, an open payments platform operated by technology firm higala.ph, in the coming weeks, with an additional 12 banks expected to join by the end of the year. This initiative supports the government’s goal of increasing digital financial inclusion. According to Philippines News Agency, the eight banks already onboard with the SynerFi system include Rural Bank of San Antonio, Inc., Rural Bank of Lipa City (Batangas), Inc., Progressive Rural Bank, Inc., Banco Abucay, Inc., Rural Bank of Hermosa (Bataan), Inc., Money Mall Rural Bank, Inc., First Philippine Partners Bank, Inc. (A Rural

Manila: An official from the Department of Energy (DOE) emphasized the necessity for increased public-private partnerships to achieve the government’s target of raising the share of renewable energy (RE) in the nation’s energy mix to 35 percent by 2030. According to Philippines News Agency, this statement followed Energy Assistant Secretary Mylene Capongcol’s participation in the commissioning of the Samal Solar Renewable Energy Corporation’s Samal Solar Renewable Energy Project. The DOE announced that the newly commissioned Samal Solar RE plant is now contributing 41.92 megawatts (MW) of clean energy to the Luzon grid. Capongcol remarked on the significance of the project,