Advertisements


We are sorry, the requested page does not exist




Jewel in the Palace continues story with Lee Young Ae reprising role after 20 years

"Dae Jang Geum," or more popularly known in the Philippines as "Jewel in the Palace," is set to continue the story of Jang Geum two decades since she became the first royal physician. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era

The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Unwell King Charles absent, but still very much in the picture

LONDON – Britain’s King Charles will on Monday miss the first major royal event since his cancer diagnosis, but there is no sign of the monarch vanishing from public view let alone contemplating stepping down from his role, experts say. King Charles, 75, has been forced to postpone all public engagements since Buckingham Palace revealed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Sara: Baste quit call made out of ‘brotherly love’

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has not spoken to her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, about his call for President Marcos to resign, which she stressed was more out of “brotherly love” to protect her from the shabby treatment she has been receiving from people within the Palace inner circle......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Marcos, First Lady Liza have made full recovery from flu-like symptoms, says Palace

President Marcos 'has been in meetings today and will resume his public duties tomorrow,' Malacañang says on Monday, March 25.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Riding the Wave

Unbound from desk work, I finally attended an afternoon press event for the unveiling of Security Bank’s newest credit card offering at The Island at the Palace in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig last week and followed the invitation instructions to come in resort wear, or at least in what in my book is equivalent to resort wear......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Monetary Board awaits Palace word on government representative

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is awaiting word from Malacañang as to who will be the government representative in the seven-member Monetary Board......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Thai man faces a record 50 years in jail for royal insult

Thailand's lese majeste law, one of the strictest in the world, protects the palace from criticism and carries a jail sentence of up to 15 years for each perceived violation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Unless stopped by Palace, PhilHealth premium hike proceeds

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has started implementing the increase in premium contributions this month, in the absence of an order from Malacañang stopping the hike......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Delivery drivers urge Mayor Baste for business permit exemption

Title: Delivery Drivers Seek Exemption from Business Permit Requirement A group of delivery drivers in Davao is urging Mayor Sebastian Duterte to exempt them from the mandatory business permits. The drivers, including those from various delivery apps such as Grab and FoodPanda, are concerned about the financial burden imposed by the business permits, which range from P2,000 to P6,000. They argue that this requirement is unique to Davao City among all cities and provinces in the Philippines. Grab rider Rolando Atico emphasized the need for solidarity among all delivery drivers, regardless of the app they work for. He urged fellow drivers to support each other, as the financial impact may extend beyond just Grab and FoodPanda. Atico also requested Mayor Duterte to reconsider the requirement and reinstate the previous occupational permit, which only cost P125. The group is facing a 30-day deadline to obtain the business permits, and they are citing financial constraints as a reason for their request for an extension. Failure to comply could result in their removal from the delivery platforms, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Additionally, they are advocating for changes to Davao City's Revenue Code, proposing a model similar to Cebu City, where only an occupational permit is required. The drivers are also calling for an inquiry into the lack of transparency and unilateral actions of food delivery companies, particularly concerning rider capitalization and financial concerns. They believe that a thorough investigation will help ensure fairness and equity in their financial obligations and working relationship with the delivery companies. Maribel Paguican, the Business Bureau officer-in-charge, stated that non-certified delivery riders categorized as service contractors must obtain a business permit. She mentioned two permits for occupational and business activities, with a discounted structure for delivery riders. However, concerns have been raised about increased taxes, potentially ranging from P3,000 to P6,000, along with an additional tax on top of the declared income of P1,400. The delivery drivers' plea for exemption from the business permit requirement reflects their concerns about the financial impact and the potential threat to their livelihoods. Their call for solidarity and support from fellow drivers highlights the urgency of the situation. This story sheds light on the challenges faced by delivery drivers in Davao and the implications of the business permit requirement on their financial well-being. It also underscores their efforts to seek fairness and equity in their working relationship with the authorities and delivery companies......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Palace declares Eid’l Fitr on April 10 Holiday

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Another long weekend is up on the horizon. This after the Malacañan issued Proclamation 514 declaring April 10, Wednesday as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr or Feast of Ramadhan. READ MORE: LIST: Philippine holidays in 2024   Before the Feast of Ramadhan, Filipinos will also be observing another regular.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments

A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments

A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Princess Kate praised for ‘extraordinary dignity’ after cancer diagnosis

LONDON – Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, and her husband Prince William have been “enormously touched” by the messages of support received since she announced her cancer diagnosis, a Kensington Palace spokesperson said on Saturday. Kate said on Friday she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy after tests done following her major abdominal surgery in January revealed cancer had.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

King Charles, leaders offer support to Princess of Wales after cancer announcement

LONDON — Britain’s King Charles, political leaders, and the US White House offered support to Kate, Princess of Wales, after she said tests following abdominal surgery showed cancer had been present and she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. Buckingham Palace, on behalf of Britain’s King Charles “His Majesty (HM) is ‘so proud of Catherine for her.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

‘Ramon Ang will deliver’

The signing of the documents turning over to the group of San Miguel Corp. the management and modernization of state-run Ninoy Aquino International Airport took only 40 seconds last March 18 at the presidential palace......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Retired general, former CA justice among new Palace appointees

President Marcos has appointed a retired police general and a former associate justice of the appellate court to key government posts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Palace announces new appointees

Malacañang has announced a new set of appointees in several agencies, including the finance and agriculture departments and the Office of the President......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

March 11 not a holiday – Palace

Malacañang has clarified that Monday, March 11, is not a holiday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Palace sacks assistant solgen over sexual harassment

An assistant solicitor general has been ordered dismissed by Malacañang for sexually harassing two of his legal interns......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024