Value of stolen item affects proper penalty of the accused
Dear PAO, I was accused of stealing a certain item. The complaint failed to state the actual value of the stolen item. I pointed this out to the paralegal helping me, and he said that this might violate my right to be informed of the nature and cause of accusation thrown against me. Would the […]
House hearing reveals need for usable information for farmers
AS the Philippines braces for a possible strong El Niño, a race is ongoing to turn national climate outlooks into the fine-grained guidance farmers need. At a recent House Committee on Food and Agriculture briefing, representatives from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) acknowledged that current operational climate forecasts are often at […]
Swiss chamber hosts forum on investing in PH
THE Swiss Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (SwissCham Philippines) and Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) recently hosted a forum on investing in the Philippines. Held in conjunction with Swiss National Day, the forum, “Swiss Perspectives: Building Business in the Philippines,” discussed Swiss and Philippine business perspectives on creating resilient, future-ready, and globally competitive organizations. More […]
Citystate Savings first-half earnings stable
CITYSTATE Savings Bank on Wednesday reported a net income of P1.19 billion for the first six months of 2026, broadly unchanged from the same period last year. The thrift bank said growth in its lending business helped offset the impact of global geopolitical uncertainties and a challenging economic environment. The stable performance was said to […]
MacroAsia breaks ground on new Clark maintenance facility
MACROASIA Corp., through associated company Lufthansa Technik Philippines Inc., has broken ground on a new aircraft base maintenance facility at Clark International Airport. In a statement on Thursday, MacroAsia said the new facility was targeted to commence operations in 2028, subject to the completion of construction, regulatory approvals and other customary project requirements. The Clark […]
BSP orders wider use of national ID
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is requiring most banks and financial institutions under its supervision to integrate with the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) National ID Authentication Services (Nidas) to strengthen customer verification. In a draft memorandum, the BSP said covered institutions must onboard with Nidas for customer due diligence (CDD), supporting wider use of […]
DICT wants P18B budget for 2027
THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is seeking an P18-billion budget for 2027 to support the eGovPH superapp and expand the country’s digital infrastructure, with P2.7 billion earmarked for e-government programs. Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said the agency is prepared to defend the proposed budget at congressional deliberations. He noted […]
South Asialink loan releases hit P2.09B
NONBANK financial institution South Asialink Finance Corp. recorded P2.09 billion in loan releases from January to June, which it said demonstrated continued demand for accessible financing solutions. The company said on Thursday that monthly loan distributions consistently surpassed P300 million, mainly driven by its vehicle-backed refinancing line for cars and trucks. Releases for this loan […]
How to Plan an African Safari
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Can fair payment still be claimed today for a family land that had been taken for a government project decades ago?
Dear PAO, In the late 1990s, government engineers and surveyors came to our barangay to mark a portion of our private land for a government infrastructure project involving transformers/electricity. My father was only a farmer and did not resist. He believed that the government would pay him. Soon after, heavy equipment arrived. Posts and wires […]