DTI Central Luzon records 6,805 BMBE registrations in 2024

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | February 12, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recorded a total of 6,805 Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) registrations in Central Luzon in 2024. Bulacan leads with 2,536 registrations; followed by Pampanga with 1,030; Aurora, 845; Nueva Ecija, 838; Tarlac,… Read More DTI Central Luzon records 6,805 BMBE registrations in 2024

NBI files grave threats, sedition charges vs. VP Sara

By Benjamin Pulta | February 12, 2025 MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday filed grave threats and inciting to sedition charges against Vice President Sara Duterte before the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a press briefing, NBI Director Jaime Santiago said the cases were filed in connection with Duterte’s previous remarks that… Read More NBI files grave threats, sedition charges vs. VP Sara

NBI recommendation seen to boost impeachment vs. VP Sara

By Filane Mikee Cervantes | February 12, 2025 MANILA – Leaders of the House of Representatives on Wednesday said the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) recommendation to file charges against Vice President Sara Duterte would strengthen the impeachment case against her. In a statement, Deputy Majority Leader and La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega said the NBI’s… Read More NBI recommendation seen to boost impeachment vs. VP Sara

Study reveals Filipino couples prefer live-in setup

By Gelaine Louise Gutierrez | PIA QUEZON CITY — Most Filipino couples see living together or cohabitation as a more practical and beneficial way of building their relationship and family. Still, they continue to consider marriage as a long-term goal, according to a recent study by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) and the Asian… Read More Study reveals Filipino couples prefer live-in setup

Cebu Pacific to launch direct Iloilo-Bangkok flights

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is set to launch direct flights between Iloilo and Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport, offering travelers from the City of Love a faster and more affordable way to explore Thailand. Starting March 31, 2025, CEB will operate flights between Iloilo and Bangkok-Don Mueang three times a week… Read More Cebu Pacific to launch direct Iloilo-Bangkok flights