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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

South Korea cautiously optimistic about US-Japan military upgrades

WASHINGTON - South Korea is cautiously optimistic about alliance upgrades that the U.S. and Japan have planned to bolster security in East Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.A South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the ministry "noted" that the U.S. and Japan, at their summit in Washington last week, spoke of "the defensive nature of the U.S.-Japan alliance" and emphasized "peace and stability" in the reg.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Alvarez very optimistic about NIR Law

Alvarez very optimistic about NIR Law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Lacson optimistic with NegOcc economy after ‘stable internal peace’ declaration

Lacson optimistic with NegOcc economy after ‘stable internal peace’ declaration.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

SM conglomerate optimistic on growth prospects for 2024

Conglomerate SM Investments Corp. of the Sy family is cautiously optimistic for 2024, but remains committed to stay on growth mode after solid contributions from its core businesses and higher earnings contribution from portfolio investments, which lifted earnings by a quarter to P77 billion in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

DMCI Holdings cautiously optimistic for 2024

The Consunji Group is taking a cautiously optimistic outlook for this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

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,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

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

Jollibee ramps up shift to renewable energy

The Jollibee Group is ramping up its sustainability efforts this year with plans to bolster further the shift of its stores and manufacturing facilities to renewable energy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

DepEd’s gradual shift to old school calendar gets support

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) recently announced the gradual shift to the old school calendar. The current school year, 2023-2024, will end on May 31, 2024. Meanwhile, the start of the school year 2024-2025 will be July 29, 2024 and will end on May 16, 2025, according to Department Order No......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Albay eyes 100 percent RE shift by 2030

The province of Albay in the Bicol Region said it plans to shift to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 to address power outages during extreme weather events......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Time to shift from mining now

With the current climate crisis, there is a need to radically shift our policies and programs. There is no “business as usual” with our unusual climate......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Prosecutors push arson charge vs director Jade Castro, companions

'We were hoping that the prosecutor would dismiss the case and my brother and his friends could go home. But we are still optimistic that when this reaches the court, the judge will clearly see that my brother and his friends are innocent,' Castro's family says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 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

PhilHealth premium hike still under review — Palace

Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to greenlight any increase in PhilHealth’s premium rates to ensure the fairness of any additional cost for its members......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

PH still among countries perceived to have corrupt governments

The Philippines remained among Asian countries perceived to have corrupt governments, but the “slight improvement” in the country’s ranking should be seen as “a challenge to do better and a reason for hope that the country is headed in the right direction,” according to a top Palace official. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin did not even.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

NEDA chief sees 2015 growth at 6% despite typhoons

By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government is optimistic about achieving its target economic growth of 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter despite the devastation wrought by typhoons,........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

NFA OKs more competitive P30/k palay buying price

State-run National Food Authority is optimistic that it can now compete better with private traders in buying local palay after it was allowed to purchase palay or unmilled rice by as much as P30 per kilogram......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

NGCP ‘hopeful’ TRO lifted for vital power line

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines is optimistic that a court order stalling the completion of a critical power line in Central Luzon will be lifted soon......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Boxing: WBO, GAB execs optimistic PH will end world title drought soon

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific president Leon Panoncillo and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Richard Clarin share the belief that it’s only a matter of time for the Philippines to produce a new boxing world champion. Clarin and Panoncillo were in Tagbilaran City recently to officiate two WBO.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024