The Bureau of Customs (BOC) revenue collection for May this year was recorded at P68.24 billion, exceeding by 20.8% its P56.47 billion target for the month by P11.76 billion.
Category: National
LTFRB fields out ‘mystery riders’ to check on overcharging in TNVS
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will shortly field out its “mystery riders” on transport network vehicle services (TNVS) following complaints of overcharging passengers.
CHR supports measures to address plights of seniors, indigent folks
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has voiced its support for measures that seek to double the monthly pension of indigent senior citizens and grant income tax exemption to those in vulnerable sectors.
NPC, PAPI call on BBM to strengthen media task force
MANILA – The National Press Club of the Philippines has passed a special resolution calling on the incoming Marcos administration to continue supporting the operation of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS).
House urges gov’t to adopt its guidelines for Seniors, PWD discounts on online buys
The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution urging relevant government agencies to implement the guidelines it has formulated on the application of discounts granted to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) for all online transactions.
Salceda: Develop domestic resources, minerals and agriculture to battle ‘elevated inflation’
The next administration should successfully develop the country’s domestic resources such as energy and minerals, and agriculture to counter the increasing threat of an ‘elevated inflation.’
BBM on vacation and rest with family in Australia
Presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has taken a brief “much-needed rest and vacation” with his family in Australia.
Comelec proclaims 12 winning senators
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will proclaim today, Wednesday, May 18, the 12 winning Senatorial candidates after having completed the canvass of 172 out of the 173 local and overseas Certificates of Canvass (COCs).
Salceda receives PH first ever DOST HEROES Award
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday conferred on Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda, the first ever HEROES Award in the country, in recognition for his “invaluable and untiring efforts in passing important science, technology, and innovation (STI) legislations.”
VP-elect Sara accepts DepEd portfolio
Presumptive Vice President Sara Z. Duterte has agreed to head the Department of Education to help produce “skilled learners” for the country.
