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Cebu City council seeks halt to CBRT construction due to heritage concerns
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Council resolved to halt the ongoing civil works of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, citing concerns that the construction poses a visual intrusion on the iconic building. Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia brought forth the motion, urging the Office of the.....»»
Mt. Apo as geological monument hurdles City Council 2nd reading
THE 20th City Council approved on second reading the declaration of Mount Apo as a geological monument during its session on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, held at the Sangguniang Panlungsod......»»
Creation of Muslim Council in Baguio City pushed
The creation of a Muslim Consultative Council seeking to institutionalize the representation and participation of the Muslim community in Baguio city’s governmental processes has been proposed. .....»»
MPUV operator asks city council for help
MPUV operator asks city council for help.....»»
Overpriced pay parking fees? Report this to Cebu City Hall, says councilor
CEBU CITY, Philippines —A Cebu City councilor is urging the public to report to the city hall pay parking areas collecting overpriced fees. Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco, the city council’s chairman of the Committee on Transportation, Councilor James Cuenco urged those with concerns of overpriced parking fees to contact his office and tell them the.....»»
Davao Media-Citizen Council elects officers
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) – The Davao Media-Citizen Council (DMCC) on Saturday elected its officers from representatives of various fields — media, business, law and academe. MindaNews’ Special Reports Editor Carolyn O. Arguillas was elected chair while Antonio Peralta representing the business sector was elected vice chair. Peralta chairs the Southern Mindanao Business […].....»»
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.”.....»»
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......»»
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. .....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Insurance commission OKs doubling of vehicular accident indemnity claims
The Insurance Commission has doubled the indemnity claims for vehicular accident victims as part of government efforts to improve overall insurance coverage in the country......»»
House panel Oks proposed POGO ban
Efforts to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators in the country have gained ground at the House of Representatives after a committee yesterday approved two measures on this......»»
ADB OKs $400,000 assistance to Philippines for offshore wind projects
The Asian Development Bank is extending $400,000 to the Philippines to support the development of offshore wind ports in the country......»»