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Rama ‘worried’ about Duterte-Marcos dispute

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama expressed concern about the ongoing political dispute in the country between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The issue has become a matter of concern for Rama, given his personal relationship with both Duterte and Marcos, whom he considers “friends.” He.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Honasan seeks ceasefire between feuding Marcos, Duterte camps

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Gringo Honasan on Monday urged for a ceasefire between the camps of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte following a volley of heated allegations between the two. In a statement, Honasan called on Marcos and Duterte to “show sobriety” for the sake of those who look.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Cong. Pulong Duterte got P51-B budget in three years

It was his own statement about having his district budget reduced this year that got House members to probe and discover that Davao City First District Representative Paolo ‘Pulong’ Duterte, son of former President Rodrigo Duterte, had received P51 billion in the past years......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund

Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned her confidential fund to government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for an […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund

Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned any confidential funds to the government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

QC prosecutor’s office junks ‘grave threats’ rap vs Duterte

The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed the grave threats case filed by ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro against former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying there was insufficient evidence to prove his intent to harm her. Castro accused Duterte of threatening to kill her based on statements he made during two episodes of his show “Gikan sa Masa,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Election plan taken out of context, no mention of resignation — Sara Duterte

Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday still refused to clarify her election bid plans, this time telling reporters that her announcement of running again in the next polls was taken out of context......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Sara Duterte to run for office again? Marcos believes VP ‘testing the waters’

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that Vice President Sara Duterte may have been gauging public opinion when she recently announced her supposed plans to run in the next election......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Mga dok kasabwat ng pharma firm

Hiniling ng isang health reform advocate kay Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa na siyasatin ang ulat na may mga doktor ang tumatanggap ng cash at malalaking insentibo kapalit ng pagreseta ng gamot ng pinapaborang pharmaceutical company. The post Mga dok kasabwat ng pharma firm first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

OSAPIEA chief bares economic reform initiatives at CREBA meet

With the “whole of government approach” adopted by the administration of President Marcos in improving the business climate, “the Philippines is now open for business,” Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go told real estate industry players during the induction of the new set of officers of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations  held recently......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Negros Island Region: NegOr governor welcomes reformation of NIR 

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Negros Oriental Governor Chaco Sagarbarria welcomed the passage of the bill seeking to reform the Negros Island Region (NIR). Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7) at the Capitol Social Hall on March 14, Sagarbarria said reviving the NIR would greatly benefit local.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

‘No risk of political reform in economic Cha-cha’

Apprehensions over possible insertion of political reforms like lifting of term limits for elected officials are misplaced since the ongoing economic Charter change in Congress covers only economic provisions, according to former Supreme Court justice Adolfo Azcuna......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

SEC streamlines capital raising for power firms

he Securities and Exchange Commission has streamlined the registration process for capital raising of power generation companies and distribution utilities, in support of the public offering mandate stipulated in the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Trade Minister heads to Abu Dhabi for key WTO negotiations

Trade Minister Todd McClay travels to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) today, to take up his role as Vice Chair of the negotiations.The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body within the WTO and meets every two years. Trade ministers will negotiate the reform of agriculture trade rules, E-commerce, fisheries subsidi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

PIRMA head faces Senate contempt raps

The People’s Initiative for Reform, Modernization and Action or PIRMA must divulge to the Senate the names of donors who funded the television ad bashing EDSA people power or face criminal charges, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros warned yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Signature drive for people’s initiative to continue – PIRMA

The signature drive for a people’s initiative will continue despite the ongoing investigation being conducted by the Senate, according to the lead convenor of the People’s Initiative for Reform, Modernization and Action......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

37 years since Mendiola Massacre, violence against farmers continues

“There is still no justice up until today. There is still no genuine land reform. Landlessness remains a fundamental problem for our Filipino farmers and no program addresses these problems." The post 37 years since Mendiola Massacre, violence against farmers continues appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

LEDAC delay won’t affect pending reforms, says Recto

The cancelled convening of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) due to conflict among lawmakers will not affect pending reform measures, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

A race against the clock for charter change proponents as 2025 midterms loom

One lawmaker says the window for reform will close after the 2025 midterm polls. Can advocates rush charter change this 2024?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

New finance chief eyes carbon tax

Newly installed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is pursuing the tax reform proposals of his predecessor, starting with the imposition of a carbon tax in a bid to generate additional revenues and address environmental concerns......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024