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Signature campaign for Charter change: ‘Rife with anomalies’

IBON Foundation notes that the logic behind the push for economic Cha-cha is “fundamentally flawed.” “More foreign investment does not mean development,” IBON states, adding that despite the increase in annual foreign investment inflows since the 1980s, this did not translate to growth and development for the Philippine economy. The post Signature campaign for Charter change: ‘Rife with anomalies’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

‘Cha-cha not solution to Philippine economic woes’

Amending certain provisions of the 1987 Constitution is not a guarantee that economic problems in the country will finally be addressed, a research and advocacy group said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Federalism advocate favors Con-Con as mode for Cha-Cha

ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 20 January) — Changing the Constitution through a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) composed of individuals who are not incumbent members of Congress will ensure the people’s involvement right from the start and the primacy of the nation’s development, not personal interests, in the minds of the delegates, an advocate of federalism said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Senators won’t go along with Cha-cha

The Senate would most likely not support the effort of the House of Representatives to have the 1987 Constitution amended, with many congressmen insisting that Congress would vote jointly and not separately......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

40 mln Filipinos have no access to potable water: gov t

MANILA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- At least 40 million people in the Philippines have no access to fresh or potable water, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Tuesday. Responding to the dire situation, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos ordered the government agencies to come up with concrete solutions to provide sufficient water supply to Filipinos deprived of potable water on Tuesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Alvarez given 10 days to answer ethics complaint

The committee on ethics and privileges of the House of Representatives has directed former speaker Pantaleon Alvarez to answer a complaint filed against him after panel members declared that the suit was sufficient in form and in substance......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Philippines summons Chinese envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack

New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has viewed that there is an urgent need to rehabilitate and relocate the Ghazipur Dairy and Bhalswa Dairy, as they are situated adjacent to the Sanitary Landfill Sites ('SLFS'). The court said that the dairies should be moved to areas where proper sewage, drainage, biogas plants, ample open space for the cattle to move around, and sufficient grazing areas are available......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Marcos promises aid to El Niño-hit areas

Rice remains sufficient despite the drought in some areas, President Marcos said yesterday as he vowed to continue providing aid to sectors hit by El Niño......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Mission impossible: Embracing the nuclear ‘explosion’

A nuclear “explosion” of sorts could be on the horizon for the Philippines – one which could ensure a sustainable, sufficient and clean source of electricity for future generations, or one which could put the country in a deep hole......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Mandatory requirement

This case is about the allowance of a Last Will and Testament. The main issue answered here is whether the publication of the notice of hearing to the heirs is sufficient......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino

MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino

MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Philippines expects stable rice price in first half of 2024

MANILA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The rice supply in the Philippines is sufficient through the first half of this year, ensuring the stable price of the country's main food staple, an agriculture official said on Thursday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said rice prices may stay elevated through September this year due to concerns over El Nino's impact on global rice supply and heightened demand.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Philippines expects stable rice price in first half of 2024

MANILA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The rice supply in the Philippines is sufficient through the first half of this year, ensuring the stable price of the country's main food staple, an agriculture official said on Thursday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said rice prices may stay elevated through September this year due to concerns over El Nino's impact on global rice supply and heightened demand.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

High rice prices to persist until September – DA

Despite sufficient rice stocks in the first half of the year, elevated rice prices may persist until September due to high international prices caused by the El Niño phenomenon, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Marcos says no Filipino will go hungry under Bagong Pilipinas

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. promised on Saturday that no Filipinos would experience hunger under a "New Philippines" — with the prospect of a revitalized agriculture sector equipped with modern knowledge and sufficient support from the government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP

“We are aghast when the DOJ said that it has sufficient mechanisms to address red-tagging. What are they talking about? Either these are nowhere to be found, or if these mechanisms indeed exist, are rendered useless for victims of rights violations." The post DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

No water interruption this summer – MWSS

Saying the release of water from Angat Dam is being managed, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage Systemhas assured the public of sufficient water supply this coming summer......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Mother s Day: Angelica Panganiban, Maxine Medina share how motherhood changed them

Celebrity mothers Angelica Panganiban and Maxine Medina have seen their lives take a brief but necessary pause since becoming moms......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

REFLECTIONS: GomBurZa and I: The fight goes on

TAGO, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews / 08 January) — I have been to the ancestral house of Fr. Jose Burgos three times. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Vigan City in Ilocos del Sur. The house is smaller than Jose Rizal’s in Calamba, Laguna but it is replete with the necessary conveniences […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024