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Olympic fencer, Quezon City fencing program gain backing

A fencing program from Quezon City credited for producing a Filipino athlete bound for the 2024 Olympics in Paris has been on the receiving end of a pledge of support from one of the city’s lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Lawmakers back filing of case vs Tarlac Mayor Guo

The plan of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to file a quo warranto case against Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban town in Tarlac got the backing of two members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Philippine hosting of FIVB world men s volley tilt gains full backing from First Lady

The Philippines’ solo hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025 took one giant stride after First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos vowed her full support during an historic organizational meeting in Malacañang on Tuesday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

House not keen on backing Senate’s wage hike

Officials of the House of Representatives are not keen on supporting the Senate-approved P100 legislated wage hike, citing reasons such as the capacity of employers to implement the measure......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

6 Catholic bishops demand protection for Filipino fishers from Chinese aggression

Six Catholic bishops in dioceses with fisher communities have issued a rare appeal for the government to bring the full might of the law against Chinese vessels harassing Filipino fisherfolk, backing international action to stem China’s “forcible occupation” of Philippine maritime zones......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Philippine aquatics community welcomes Malacañang backing of Asian Age Group tilt

The Philippine aquatics community is now abuzz with excitement following the recent presidential declaration of support for the country's hosting of the 11th Asian Age Group Championships......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Gaza war rages as major powers push for truce

Heavy fighting rocked Gaza on Tuesday after G7 and Arab powers urged both Israel and Hamas to agree to a truce and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden. Mediator Qatar said it had yet to see statements from either side “that give us a lot of confidence”, but the foreign ministry said.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Philippines, China agree on improved maritime communications, ‘calm’ approach

The DFA said that Filipino and Chinese diplomats had “frank and productive discussions” to de-escalate the situation in the strategically and economically important waterway during a bilateral consultation on the South China Sea. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Converge, Dito agree to share cable assets

Connectivity firms Converge ICT Solutions Inc. and Dito Telecommunity Corp. have decided to work together and have signed an agreement to share their cable assets to expand their coverage and improve services......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Solons agree: House must probe Duterte-China deal

LOS ANGELES, United States — Several lawmakers from both the majority and minority blocs of the House of Representatives have agreed on the need to place under investigation former president Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “gentleman’s agreement” with China,  as the public must be informed of its every detail. Minority official and ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Vietnam, Philippines agree to prevent incidents in South China Sea

HANOI, Vietnam: During a state visit to Hanoi by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., this week, Vietnam and the Philippines agreed to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea and enhance the cooperation between their coastguards. The two memorandums of understanding (MoU) on security signed by the two Southeast Asian countries, which have competing claims over parts of the South China Sea, cover "incident p.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Vietnam, Philippines agree to enhance South China Sea security

HANOI, Vietnam: During a state visit to Hanoi by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., this week, Vietnam and the Philippines agreed to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea and enhance the cooperation between their coastguards. The two memorandums of understanding (MoU) on security signed by the two Southeast Asian countries, which have competing claims over parts of the South China Sea, cover "incident p.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Change in Senate leadership

I agree with senator Drilon when he says that there is nothing new and nothing wrong with this – with a political leader who will try to influence – as this is done everywhere......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Pathogens

For many of us, the dark memory of the COVID-19 pandemic still lingers, as if 2020 was just yesterday, and I’m sure many will agree with me when I say I fervently hope to never see the return of such a period in our lives. But then we never really know......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Government, miners agree on fiscal regime proposal

Miners and government officials have reached a middle ground on the tiering of a proposed windfall profit tax for the mining industry that could pave the way for the approval of the long-awaited mining fiscal regime......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

MVP, Ang agree to include assets in Indonesia in tollways merger

Businessmen Manuel V. Pangilinan and Ramon Ang have agreed to include the Indonesian projects of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. in their planned mega-tollways merger......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Bottleneck

Most of us agree that renewable energy (RE) is the way to go despite current price and reliability issues. But the policy bottlenecks need to be cleared......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Philippines, Indonesia agree to boost ties

MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The leaders of the Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen bilateral ties. Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received in the morning by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos during a three-day official visit in Manila. After the meeting in the presidential palace, Widodo said during a news conference that he discussed with Marcos ways to e.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

SWS: 50% of Filipino adults agree with legalizing divorce, 31% disagree

Half of the Filipino adult population support legalizing divorce for "irreconcilably separated couples," with only a minority holding dissenting views or remaining undecided on the matter, according to a recent survey......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

National Museum, Cebu Archdiocese agree on return of Boljoon pulpit panels

MANILA, Philippines — The Archdiocese of Cebu announced on Wednesday that the pulpit panels of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santisima in Boljoon, Cebu will be returned, following an agreement reached in a meeting with the National Museum of the Philippines. The meeting was attended by Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, Fr. Brian Brigoli,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024