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Brazil: Mixed Rights Record for Lula s First Year

(Sao Paulo) - The administration led by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made important progress in the protection of the Amazon, women's rights, and other rights during 2023, but has failed to tackle the chronic problem of police abuse or defend human rights consistently abroad, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its&.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Russia boosting trade with fellow BRICS nation

Turnover with Brazil nearly doubled in December as the South American country ramps up imports of commodities from Moscow Trade between Russia and Brazil surged to record volumes in December despite Western sanctions as fellow BRICS countries continue expanding economic ties, RIA Novosti reported this week.  .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Increasing demand for electric vehicles

The Department of Energy (DOE) in Mindanao has observed a growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs). Engr. Adrian Mel B. Delola, a Science Research Specialist II at DOE Mindanao Field Office, discussed this trend during the Kapehan sa Dabaw on January 15, 2024. He highlighted the impact of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (Evida Law), implemented on April 15, 2022, which has contributed to the increasing interest in EVs. Delola acknowledged that the current cost of EVs is a concern but expressed optimism that as demand rises, the number of charging stations will increase and the cost of units will subsequently decrease. He also addressed the presence of hybrid models in key cities in Mindanao and the challenge of limited car dealerships facilitating their distribution. Additionally, Delola touched on the use of e-trikes, classified as light EVs under RA 11697, and the regulations regarding their weight and use on national highways. The DOE is working with various agencies to address issues related to the registration and use of e-trikes. Sellers are also advising consumers on the proper use of e-trikes for private purposes and cautioning against their use on national highways......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Mandaue council oks new traffic scheme

Mandaue council oks new traffic scheme.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

ERC OKs limited use of LNG for Meralco, FGEN

The Energy Regulatory Commission has allowed First Gas Power Corp. and FPG Corp. to use liquefied natural gas as an alternative fuel supply source for the Sta. Rita and San Lorenzo gas plants “in the case of the occurrence of a fuel supply force majeure event.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

PRO-7 warns against use of marijuana-flavored vapes

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has issued a stern warning against the use and proliferation of marijuana-flavored vape products. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, the PRO-7 spokesperson, said that they will arrest individuals who sell vapes mixed with marijuana oil. The sale and use of marijuana remains.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Brazil: Join Regional Treaty on Environment, Defenders

(Sao Paulo) - The administration ofBrazilianPresident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva should rally legislators to approve theEscaz Agreement, more than 150 Brazilian and international organizations said today in aletterto Instituti.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

The trillion-dollar club

Could we really join the trillion-dollar club, along with the big boys, including Canada or Italy or Brazil?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Aubrey Miles nakapagbenta ng isang uri ng halaman sa halagang P1-M

ANG bongga pala talaga ng halaman business ng celebrity couple na sina Aubrey Miles at Troy Montero. Knows n’yo ba na may naibenta ang plantitang aktres na isang uri ng halaman na napakahirap hanapin sa halagang P1 million? Kuwento ng actress-entrepreneur, ang nasabing halaman ay isang  rare plant na nagmula pa sa Brazil. “P1 million.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Marcos greets Brazilian envoy in Portuguese

President Marcos showed that he can speak some Portuguese during the presentation of credentials of the new envoy of Brazil although he admitted that he is now “rusty” with the language......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

House OKs bill revoking franchise of SMNI on final reading

The House Bill which seek to revoke the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International has received 284 yes notes from the members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

House panel OKs tax breaks for companies hiring senior citizens

Under the bill, companies hiring elderly workers can avail of a 25% tax reduction of the amount paid to salaries, wages and benefits and trainings for senior citizens. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

House panel OKs tax-free hazard pay to judges, prosecutors

A House panel has approved a substitute bill that seeks to grant tax-free hazard pay to prosecutors and judges of regional, metropolitan, and municipal trial courts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Senate OKs P100 wage hike bill on final reading

The P100 minimum wage hike for private sector workers has been approved on third and final reading by the Senate, with 20 affirmative votes and no negative votes or abstentions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Senate OKs Eddie Garcia bill on third reading

The Senate yesterday approved on third and final reading the so-called Eddie Garcia bill, which seeks to protect movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong

MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday  that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Government OKs higher 60,000 MT potato imports at lower tariff

The Philippines has allowed the entry of more imported potatoes used for making chips and french fries at a lower tariff to meet the growing demand for the raw material by local snack manufacturers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Senate OKs on second reading P100 wage hike

The Senate approved on second reading yesterday a bill seeking a P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers – a Valentine’s gift to minimum wage earners......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Marcos OKs pharma-zones for cheaper generics

To ensure the availability of affordable medicines, President Marcos is pushing for measures to encourage both local and foreign pharmaceutical firms to take part in drug manufacturing in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Marcos OKs 10-year roadmap to improve maritime industry 

The 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028, outlined in Executive Order 55, which Marcos signed on February 8, aims to create a “strong and reliable” Philippine Merchant Fleet that will meet the country’s sea transport requirements and goals for national development......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024