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Rama backs P246-billion mega project in SRP

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has backed the proposed  P246 billion mega project in the South Road Properties (SRP). He stated, “If this aligns with principles of fairness and correctness, why not?” READ: P200B mega project will soon rise in SRP if … Rama also expressed his support for the proposed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

India backs Philippines in dispute with China

New Delhi has drawn a strong response from Beijing after reiterating its support for Manila in a territorial dispute India has "firmly reiterated" its support for the Philippines and its "national sovereignty," as Manila remains locked in a territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Ten.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

India backs Philippines in sea dispute with China

New Delhi has drawn a strong response from Beijing after reiterating its support for Manila in a territorial dispute India has "firmly reiterated" its support for the Philippines and its "national sovereignty," as Manila remains locked in a territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Ten.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

DOE backs emergency takeover of oil industry

The Department of Energy is ready to take over oil firms in case of a national emergency after the Supreme Court upheld its emergency takeover power......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Marcos backs legalization of motorcycle taxis

President Marcos has expressed support for the legalization of motorcycle taxis and easing transportation network vehicle service regulations, saying the policies will provide more choices to passengers, drivers and businesses......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Philippines backs Germany’s statement on China

Germany should not be criticized for speaking out against China as its dangerous actions in the West Philippine Sea are also the international community’s concern, according to Philippine Coast Guard-WPS spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Energy specialist backs tax breaks for e-motorcycles

Giving tax incentives to e-motorcycles is justified because of their proven contribution in reducing carbon emissions, a specialist from the Department of Energy (DOE) said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Canada backs Philippines energy transition

Canada has committed to support the Philippines in its energy transition, particularly in diversifying into cleaner sources of power such as nuclear......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Tolentino backs BFP modernization

Sen. Francis Tolentino has expressed support for the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)’s request to acquire modern equipment and increase its personnel......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Backs to the wall, Gazans fear Israeli assault on last refuge

More than half of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are now homeless and crammed into Rafah.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Recto backs MUP pension for new entrants only

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is pushing for changes in the pension scheme of military and uniformed personnel (MUP), but only for new entrants, in yet another deviation from his predecessor......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Smart backs Paris-bound Philippines athletes

Smart Communications, Inc. has signed a partnership agreement with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to strengthen the telco’s support for the Philippine delegation to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

BI backs DFA on stricter visa controls for Chinese

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) supports the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)’s plan to implement stricter rules for the issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Eyeing decider vs Bulldogs, Golden Spikers told to wake up

With their backs against the wall, University of Santo Tomas Golden Spikers head coach Odjie Mamon said he wants to challenge his wards to “wake up” as they face a 0-1 hole in the UAAP men’s volleyball championship......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

DA backs early rice tariff collection certification

The Department of Agriculture is supporting the proposed earlier certification of tariffs collected from rice imports to fast-track the rollout of programs aimed at aiding farmers such as cash assistance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

House backs Comelec plan to ban substitution by withdrawal

Administration lawmakers have expressed support for the plan of the Commission on Elections to prohibit candidates from taking advantage of substitution by means of withdrawal of their certificate of candidacy and advancing their personal interest......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Marcos backs revert to old acad calendar in 2025

Extreme heat driven by climate change has forced the government to speed up its return to the old school calendar, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself asking Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to provide a "concerted plan" for schools to go back to the June-March schedule by "next year.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

DA backs allowing NFA to sell rice in markets

The Department of Agriculture supports the move of Speaker Martin Romualdez to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to sell rice in the markets, DA Assistant Secretary and spokesman Arnel de Mesa said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Senator backs return to old school calendar

Expressing concern over the prevailing heat conditions, Sen. Francis Tolentino has expressed support for the proposal to revert to the old school calendar......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024