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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Why 4 lawmakers voted against RBH7, the economic charter change proposal

House lawmakers, convening as a committee of the whole, adopts the proposal on economic charter change just two weeks after deliberations started at the committee level.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

53 Mindanaoan lawmakers reject Duterte’s calls for Mindanao secession 

Fifty-three House lawmakers from Mindanao signed a manifesto on Wednesday that expressed opposition to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to secede Mindanao, saying that the challenges that have beset the region can be solved through a “united and sovereign Philippines.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

DSWD chief ready to explain AKAP to lawmakers

After questions were raised about the budget allocation for the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian yesterday expressed readiness to explain the program to lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Lawmakers welcome back wages for displaced OFWs in Saudi Arabia

The government’s efforts to ensure displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) receive their back pay from bankrupted Saudi Arabian construction companies have been lauded by lawmakers from both the upper and lower chambers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

House tightens security after lawmakers get bomb threats

The House of Representatives has been placed on heightened alert following threats received by lawmakers and House staff last week, including bomb threats, Secretary General Reginald Velasco said on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Davao lawmakers thank President Marcos, Romualdez for aiding flood victims

Lawmakers from Davao have thanked President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez for continuously sending aid to flood victims in the region, including the endorsement of P150 million in cash aid and 51,000 food packs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Lawmakers seek to amend ownership regulations on Constitution s economic provisions

Lawmakers are calling for the revision of some economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, covered by the Public Service Act, which stipulate that public services should exclusively be owned by Filipinos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Grey list

Grey is just a shade lighter than black. Being on the grey list is just one grade better than being on the black list. Not too many shades there......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Philippines remains on FATF gray list

The Philippines failed anew to exit the gray list or list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring after falling short in addressing the remaining concerns on its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime, according to global dirty money watchdog Financial Action Task Force......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

LIST: 21 medicines added to VAT-exempt list

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has expanded its list of medicines which are exempt from the value added tax......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Rhian Ramos uuwi na ng Pinas matapos ma-stuck sa Dubai airport

FINALLY ay makakauwi na ang Kapamilya actress na si Rhian Ramos matapos itong ma-stuck ng ilang oras sa Dubai International Airport. Isa ang aktres sa ilan pang mga pasahero na naantala ang pag-uwi dahil sa lakas ng ulan sa bansa na nakaapekto sa operasyon ng paliparan. Sa X (dating Twitter) ibinandera ni Rhian ang mga.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Fisherfolk group urges gov’t to regulate fish prices amid Lent

Fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas on Wednesday urged the government to address the surge in retail prices of fish during the Holy Week......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Small fishers to BFAR: File charges vs Chinese vessels destroying marine resources

Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas criticized the government’s alleged inaction toward the destructive activities of foreign vessels in Philippine waters. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Mike Tan nabutas ang eardrum dahil sa sampal ng kaeksenang aktres

NEVER makakalimutan ng Kapuso actor na si Mike Tan ang pananampal sa kanya ng isang kilalang aktres sa taping ng serye nila noong “Faithfully.” Dahil daw kasi sa lakas ng sampal sa kanya ng naturang aktres sa isa nilang confrontation scene sa serye ay nabutas ang kanyang eardrum. Natanong si Mike sa panayam ng “Kapuso.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Kris Aquino hirap nang maging strong, humingi ng lakas sa ina

AMINADO ang Queen of All Media na si Kris Aquino na nahihirapan na rin siyang maging malakas sa paglaban sa iniindang sakit. Ngayong araw, nagbahagi ang TV host-actress ng larawan sa kanyang Instagram stories bilang paggunita sa kaarawan ng yumaong ina na si dating Presidente Cory Aquino. Unang ibinandera ni Kris ang larawan ng kanyang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Traders list 12 initiatives to boost economy in 2024

Political stability, a globally competitive education and predictability of contracts are among the 12 initiatives that the country should undertake to strengthen the Philippine economy this year, according to an alliance of Filipino-Chinese entrepreneurs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Philippines to sign 5-year rice deal with Vietnam

The Philippines is expected to forge a five-year rice deal with Vietnam during President Marcos’ state visit later this month to ensure stable supply even during calamities, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

EDITORIAL Stuck in the gray list

While moving heaven and Earth to amend the Constitution ostensibly to attract more foreign investments, the government is taking its sweet time getting out of the so-called gray list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring for money laundering and counterterrorist financing......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

More jobs to keep Pinoys home, lawmakers told

An economy stimulated by foreign investments could lead to the generation of more local jobs so that Filipinos will no longer seek work abroad, a former overseas Filipino worker said during deliberations of Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 by the House of Representatives’ committee of the whole on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024