Nation

Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor has lifted the fishing ban in seven Oriental Mindoro towns over two months after motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress sank and leaked oil into the sea.

The national government’s total outstanding debt is now at P13.86 trillion as of end-March, according to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr).

With 259 affirmative votes, the House of Representatives passed on final reading on Monday, May 8, the proposed “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act,” barring schools from disallowing students with unpaid school fees to take examinations.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is set to launch an online or electronic version of its driver’s license in accordance with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s digitalization in all government agencies.

A 4.4-magnitude quake hit Balut Island Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

In line with the development goals of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Monday, May 8, initiated an experts’ forum to craft policy recommendations for the eventual review and enhancement of the country’s policies related to reclamations.