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Hoffman sets new Philippine hurdles record at Florida meet

Paris Olympics-hopeful Lauren Hoffman on Wednesday set a new national record in the women’s 400-meter hurdles with a gold medal performance in the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles

The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

House OKs bill revoking franchise of SMNI on final reading

The House Bill which seek to revoke the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International has received 284 yes notes from the members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund

Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned her confidential fund to government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for an […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Bill ensuring employability of seniors gets House nod

Efforts to ensure employment for senior citizens gained a boost after the House committee on ways and means yesterday approved a bill providing for it......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Teacher career progression bill clears House panel hurdle

Public school teachers may soon have access to more advanced career opportunities and higher compensation after the House appropriations committee approved the unnumbered substitute bill for the proposed Teacher Career Progression Act on Tuesday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Sandigan upholds Dengvaxia raps vs Garin, 4 others

The Sandiganbayan has denied motions to dismiss filed by former health secretary Janette Garin and four former and incumbent officials over the allegedly anomalous P3.556-billion dengue mass vaccination program of the Aquino administration from 2010 to 2016......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise

House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

TUCP to House: Pass bill that seeks across-the-board P150 wage hike

TUCP to House: Pass bill that seeks across-the-board P150 wage hike.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Divorce bill reaches House plenary

The divorce bill that Catholic bishops have vigorously opposed for decades has now reached the plenary level of the House of Representatives, where debates will begin......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

OCTA poll: Only 1 percent believe Cha-cha is urgent

Only one in every 100 Filipinos identified Charter change as an urgent national concern in a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Nancy McDonie excited bisitahin ang Pinas matapos maging ‘certified’ Kapuso

SUPER thankful ang Korean star na si Nancy McDonie ilang araw matapos ang kanyang pagiging certified Kapuso. Sa isang Instagram post na ibinandera ng GMA Network, tila hindi na makapaghintay ang sikat na pop star sa muling pagbisita niya dito sa Pilipinas. “I’m happy to say that I’m now officially part of Sparkle and GMA.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Sharon certified milyonarya sa edad na 15; kumita rin ng bilyones

BONGGA pala talaga ng nag-iisang Megastar na si Sharon Cuneta, no! Knows n’yo ba na sa edad na 15 ay isa na siyang certified milyonarya? Yes, yes, yes mga ka-Marites! Kumita na agad ng milyones si Shawie noong kumakanta at gumagawa na ng pelikula pagsapit ng 15 years old. Pahayag ng actress-singer sa isang panayam,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Newly Certified Lead Safe Paints Launched at Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition

14 March 2024, Pasay City/Quezon City.  The thriving paint industry in the Philippines marked another milestone with the launch today of duly certified Lead Safe Paint (LSP) products at the Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition, or the WORLDBEX 2024. The event was graced by government, industry, and civil society leaders, as well as by basketball players from the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

RESULTS: February 2024 Mechanical Engineers and Certified Plant Mechanics Licensure Examination

PRESS RELEASE: 4,458 out of 6,770 passed the Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination and 65 out of 108 passed the Certified Plant Mechanics Licensure Examination. Congratulations!.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

166K rice farmers in W. Visayas get certified seeds for dry season

166K rice farmers in W. Visayas get certified seeds for dry season.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

David Licauco certified Swiftie, susugod sa Australia para sa ‘Eras Tour’

CERTIFIED Swiftie ang Kapuso hunk actor na si David Licauco at talagang maglalaan siya ng panahon para sa major concert ni Taylor Swift. Lilipad patungong Australia anytime this week si David para mag-watch “Eras Tour” ng award-winning country-pop superstar. Kuwento ng ka-loveteam ni Barbie Forteza, super excited na siyang mapanood ang concert ni Taylor dahil.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024