Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on July 11 his retirement from politics, nine years after he, as the army chief, took power in a military coup.However, he will remain the caretaker PM until a new government is
Sustained deceleration of inflation rate, which is seen as a factor for the cuts in central banks’ policy rates, is projected to support the continued improvement of the country’s exports and imports. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported…
Further investing in infrastructure, providing relief to agrarian reform beneficiaries, enhancing international economic ties and further reopening the economy are some of the highlights of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first year in office, econom…
To further help boost the country’s tourism industry, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) officially launched on Wednesday an end-to-end electronic service (eServices) for foreign travelers. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the platfor…
Smokers and individuals who take alcoholic drinks can still take part in bloodletting activities, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday. ‘If you’re a smoker, no problem, but be sure, at least four hours before the donation time, hindi
The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday turned down the Public Attorney’s Office’s (PAO) plea to amend a part of the updated Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA). In a statement, the SC en banc said it has “resolved
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said the electorate must treat local officials as principled leaders to lead them and not as traditional politicians. CBCP president Bishop Virgilio David said the public should not expect any…
The local bourse’s main index rose on Wednesday ahead of the release of US’ June 2023 inflation report while the peso gained against the US dollar after climbing to 54-level. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended the day’s
