‘Congress can provide funding for SHS vouchers for SUCs’
An opposition legislator yesterday offered a solution to the Commission on Higher Education problem regarding the discontinuation of vouchers for senior high school students, saying that Congress can still provide funding if needed......»»
Mober secures $2-M in seed funding to electrify Philippine logistics
Mober secures $2-M in seed funding to electrify Philippine logistics.....»»
Mober raises $2 million in seed funding
Logistics services provider Mober is accelerating the integration of electric vehicles into its fleet after securing $2 million in seed funding......»»
World Bank urges Philippines to address funding, infrastructure challenges
The Philippines need to address challenges in terms of funding, lack of digital infrastructure and technical competencies as local government units are looking to develop smart cities, the World Bank said......»»
UN chief: Resume funding Gaza aid agency
UN chief: Resume funding Gaza aid agency.....»»
China maintains defence budget growth despite economic travails
Hong Kong, March 12 (ANI): At the 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defence budget for 2024 and interestingly maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, as Chairman Xi Jinping continues to prioritize the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at the expense of other sectors of government funding. Indeed, according to figures released on the opening day.....»»
Marcos Jr. signs several laws upgrading SUCs
President Marcos has signed several laws, including one that establishes a college of medicine at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-South La Union Campus in Agoo, La Union......»»
CHED wants more underprivileged students in SUCs
The Commission on Higher Education will recommend steps to state universities and colleges on how to run their student admissions in a way that guarantees greater access to students from underprivileged families......»»
Tax break for 2-wheeled EVs gains ground in Congress
Giving tax breaks for two-wheeled electric vehicles is getting more support from Congress, as a bill aiming for their inclusion in the list of vehicles benefiting from tariff reduction has been filed in the House of Representatives......»»
DOLE-Davao exec calls on Congress to carefully study uniform daily wage hike bill
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – The legislative push for a nationwide P100 to P400 daily increase for minimum wage earners in the private sector “must be compatible with the socio-economic conditions and purchasing power of each region,” an official from the Department of Labor and Employment – Davao Region (DOLE-Davao) said. “If Congress […].....»»
Go joins Pangasinan’s Liga ng mga Barangay congress
Sen. Bong Go has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots leadership and barangay empowerment during the Liga ng mga Barangay-Pangasinan Chapter’s first provincial congress in Clark, Pampanga......»»
Lawyers file petition pushing Congress to enact law vs political dynasties
A group of lawyers on Tuesday filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to compel Congress to enact a law prohibiting political dynasties in the country......»»
Solons hail House Speakers leadership in Congress - manilastandard.net
Solons hail House Speakers leadership in Congress manilastandard.net.....»»
Peru: Congress Runs Roughshod Over Rule of Law
(Washington, DC) - The decision by Peru's Congress on March 7, 2024, to arbitrarily remove two members of the National Board of Justice severely undermines judicial independence, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Organization of American States (OAS) should convene a meeting of its Permanent Council to address ongoing attacks on judicial independence in Peru......»»
4th mode of Cha-cha
In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»
Restarting Business Operations After a Break
Taking a break from business operations can be a double-edged sword. While a hiatus, due to the recently concluded Holy Week, for example, may provide much-needed time for rejuvenation; the prospect of reigniting the flame and resuming operations can be daunting. However, with the right mindset and strategic approach, this transition can serve as the […].....»»
Hungary Defies EU Blackmail on Ukraine Funding – The Daily Guardia
The Daily Guardian: Financial Times Offers Discounted Price for Readers In a move to provide convenience and accessibility to its readers, the Financial Times (FT).....»»
Marcos Jr. vows to fund coconut export program
President Marcos has vowed to provide funding for a Philippine Coconut Authority program that aims to plant 100 million coconut trees by the end of his term to reach the goal of making the Philippines the number one coconut exporting country in the world......»»
Completing the story for senior high school
A few weeks ago, I had written about senior high school and what many of us, particularly the learners affected in such grade levels, could expect in the coming school year as SHS students undergo a transition or, better said, an adjustment to some notable changes......»»
SHS-AdC’s Perez officially commits to UP women’s volleyball team
CEBU CITY, Philippines— One of Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.’s (Cesafi) finest high school volleyball players, Joanneesse Gabrielle Perez, has officially committed to the University of the Philippines (UP) women’s volleyball team. The announcement was made on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, through UP’s Office for Athletics and Sports Development. Oliver Almadro, the program director of.....»»
Magis Eagles now in Manila to start NBTC campaign
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles will start their redemption journey in the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) National Finals on Monday, March 18, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The Magis Eagles are now in Manila to redeem themselves following last year’s classic double-overtime loss, 90-91,.....»»