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Charter change: Only the economic provisions should be included

So much controversy is being unnecessarily generated with this Charter change issue but in reality, changes to the overly protectionist economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution should be debated upon because it hinders the country from realizing its full economic potential......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Lawmakers seek to amend ownership regulations on Constitution s economic provisions

Lawmakers are calling for the revision of some economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, covered by the Public Service Act, which stipulate that public services should exclusively be owned by Filipinos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

I feel like a criminal for quitting- nurses in the US fight stay or pay agreements - US healthcare

Filipino nurses for Ohio-based company say they have been forced to pay thousands in fees after signing training contracts Filipino nurses are calling for the USs top labor watchdog to review controversial stay or pay training repayment agreement provisions that have left them facing lawsuits and thousands of dollars in fees after they quit their jobs. Training repayment agreement provisions (Trap) are contracts employers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

‘NOW ON ITS HOMESTRETCH’ | Abalos emphasizes transitory provisions of NIR bill

‘NOW ON ITS HOMESTRETCH’ | Abalos emphasizes transitory provisions of NIR bill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Marcos orders Senate to lead review of 1987 Constitution economic provisions

Marcos orders Senate to lead review of 1987 Constitution economic provisions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

‘Fisheries development and the restrictive economic provisions in the Constitution’

The fact that we have a recently installed Secretary of Agriculture whose business roots are in the fisheries sector has inspired me to look into the state of our fisheries development as a component of our national economic performance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Why attract foreign investors?

Do we really need to revise our Constitution to attract foreign investors? It will help. We have provisions in our current Constitution that deliver the message that foreign investors are not welcome......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

China bullying hurts our economy

China’s bullying in our exclusive economic zone at the West Philippine Sea is hurting our economy, particularly the energy sector. It is disrupting exploration and development of oil and gas. Whatever resources may be there will remain untapped; a tragedy given our urgent need for domestic energy sources......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Wasting our resources

I can with all honesty attest to the fact that during my entire career as a business journalist, we as a nation continue to waste our natural resources and that our farmers, miners, loggers, fishermen and most of the working population do not properly exploit the benefits and enjoy the rewards that our resources have provided us with......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Philippines will increase military presence in islands facing Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

DND chief to speak at MOPC

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. will be the guest of honor and speaker at the “MOPC Defense Night“ organized by the Manila Overseas Press Club, Asia’s first and oldest press club on Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Makati Hotel Ballroom in Makati City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

The March 2024 priority dates

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month for the various family and employment-based categories......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

SC upholds Philippines-Japan economic pact

The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement, a bilateral trade and investment deal entered into by the two countries during the Arroyo administration and ratified by the Senate in 2008......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

The February 2024 priority dates

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month for the various family and employment-based categories......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Davao de Oro landslide: Death toll rises to 98; over 5,300 in evacuation centers

TAGUM CITY — Two bodies have been found by responders at a landslide-hit village in Maco town, Davao de Oro on Saturday, bringing the death toll of the Feb. 6 disaster to 98, local disaster officials said. In a 7 p.m. bulletin on Saturday, the Maco local government said the number of missing persons was.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Trough of LPA to bring isolated rain showers in Mindanao — PAGASA

In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said that the SOCCSKSARGEN region may experience cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rains, which may result in possible flash floods or landslides due to the trough of the LPA or the extension of LPA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Daet heat index expected to hit 46°C — PAGASA

According to the bureau’s latest heat index bulletin, nine areas in the Philippines are under the “danger” classification which indicates temperatures ranging from 42°C to 51°C......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Australia s reputation among Pacific neighbours weakening

From carrying the Coalition's AUKUS pact to supporting Israel's self-defence initiative, Labor's reputation is souring among voters. Bilal Cleland reports.ASIA IS SENSITIVE to memories of the White Australia Policy, the f.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Australia s reputation among Pacific neighbours weakening

From carrying the Coalition's AUKUS pact to supporting Israel's self-defence initiative, Labor's reputation is souring among voters. Bilal Cleland reports.ASIA IS SENSITIVE to memories of the White Australia Policy, the f.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

DBP eyes pact with CL state firms, LGUs

State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines is actively engaging several state corporations based in Central Luzon in a bid to expand its services to priority clientele especially those outside of its traditional market and city centers, a top official said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024