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SALN filing deadline set on April 30
Government officials and employees must file their 2023 Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth on or before April 30, according to the Civil Service Commission......»»
Marcos declares April 10 a regular holiday in view of Eid’l Fitr
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace declared Eid’l Fitr, or the Feast of Ramadhan, on Wednesday next week (April 10) a holiday. The Palace released to the media Proclamation No. 514 that contained the declaration. “Now, therefore, I, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law,.....»»
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. .....»»
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......»»
They treated me like an animal- how Filipino domestic workers become trapped podcast
Migrants from the Philippines make up a huge percentage of domestic workers around the world. But when their employers are abusive, visa restrictions force them to choose between enduring more suffering or becoming illegal. By Margaret Simons Continue reading........»»
EDITORIAL — Tax-funded escorts
Except for those who lost their entitlements, public reaction has been positive toward restrictions imposed by President Marcos on the use of vehicle sirens or wang-wang, blinkers and similar devices as well as special protocol plates......»»
Hotel group bucks legislated wage increase
The proposed legislated wage increase would hurt the tourism industry, particularly hotels still grappling with the effects of strict pandemic restrictions enforced four years ago, a business group declared......»»
Lawmakers seek probe on students rights violations in UST
Lawmakers at the House of Representatives filed a resolution urging an investigation into several reported instances of censorship and restrictions allegedly imposed on students at the University of Santo Tomas......»»
Enact anti-dynasty law now, ex-AFP, PNP chiefs urge
Lawmakers blame poverty on the Constitution’s economic restrictions. But a select group of retired generals and coronels think otherwise. It’s politicos who are to blame for dynastic reigns that impoverish Fi.....»»
Marcos eyes ease of restrictions for Grab, TNVS operators
Marcos also said that the Singapore-based ride-sharing company contributed to the decrease in unemployment and the 1.1% increase in employment in the “past year and a half.”.....»»
Moscow lifts Ecuador banana ban
The restrictions were imposed after a dangerous pest that carries cholera was found in shipments of the fruit Russia has lifted its partial ban on imports of bananas from Ecuador, the Russian food safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor announced on Friday. "We authorize these five Ecuadorian c.....»»
Ariella, Janine hindi bet ang pagtanggal ng ‘age limit’ sa Miss Universe?
DAPAT may pamantayan pa rin pagdating sa “age restrictions” ang mga lalahok sa Miss Universe pageant. ‘Yan ang naging pahayag ng beauty queens na sina Ariella Arida at Janine Tugonon kahit sinabi nilang ginagalang nila ang naging desisyon na tanggalin ang age limit sa international competition. Sa programang “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” aminado si.....»»
How LGUs shoo away investors
While discussing how Charter change can attract investors, my Viber group colleagues wondered if problems with LGU corruption are a bigger turnoff to investors than Constitutional restrictions on foreign investments......»»
‘Philippines tourism alive again’
With more Filipinos able to afford traveling around the country and even overseas, a travel executive declared that the Philippines’ tourism industry is alive again amid continuous easing of pandemic restrictions......»»
EDITORIAL - Trust deficit
Even President Marcos has acknowledged that the latest people’s initiative to amend the Constitution has become so politicized it is no longer looking like a viable route to lift economic restrictions in.....»»
Recto backs insurance for OFWs
The availability of insurance products should extend to overseas Filipino workers , according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto – indicating the possible lifting of restrictions in the current framework......»»
Root of poverty: Dynasties or economic restrictions?
“Government exists for the interests of the governed, not for the governors.” Did the US introduce democracy to the Philippines with that postulate of Thomas Jefferson?.....»»
DOJ: Law enforcement, gov t execs assisting ICC probe to be held ‘accountable’
In a palace briefing on Thursday, DOJ spokesman Asec. Mico Calavano said that public officials and employees who will “cooperate” with the ICC probe may face administrative charges for breaching Republic Act No. 6713, also known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees......»»
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.....»»
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......»»