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Seafarer group seeks swift passage of Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers

The Association of Marine Officers and Ratings Inc, a group of Filipino seafarers thanked Senate President Chiz Escudero, Sen. Raffy Tulfo, Sen. Koko Pimentel and Sen. Risa Hontiveros and other lawmakers for the deletion of a controversial provision in the proposed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Loisa Andalio apologizes for solo travelers remark

Kapamilya actress Loisa Andalio apologized for her controversial statement regarding solo travelers. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

DavSam Bridge still at 3% completion rate

NEARLY two years after its groundbreaking, the completion rate of the controversial Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) project, commonly known as Davao-Samal Bridge, is still at three percent......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Another divisive bill

Avery controversial proposed law to allow absolute divorce in the Philippines went through voting on third and final reading a few hours before the 19th Congress adjourned sine die last May 22......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Bohol Gov. 68 others suspended

The Office of the Ombudsman has preventively suspended Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado and 68 others including town mayors for six months without pay in connection with the investigation into the controversial construction of Captain’s Peak Resort at the foot of Chocolate Hills......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

LIST: All 69 officials suspended due to Chocolate Hills resort

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The case involving the controversial resort in Bohol’s famous Chocolate Hills was unprecedented. A total of 69 officials and government employees – from Gov. Erico Aris Aumentado down to the barangay level – had been put under preventive suspension for six months for allowing the construction of the resort within the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

In her ‘Glorious’ era: Angel Aquino recalls controversial film with Tony Labrusca

This Mother’s Month and National Heritage Month, Philstar.com is doing a series of mini-stories featuring the talented mother-daughter thespians Angel Aquino and Iana Bernardez......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Lawmakers say divorce bill passed with insufficient support

Two members, who have been opposing the controversial divorce bill, have questioned the legitimacy of the measure’s passage on May 22, saying it was approved only by a “minority vote.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

DILG recommends preventive suspension vs Bamban Mayor Alice Guo

he Department of the Internal and Local Government recommended a preventive suspension against controversial Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo following unanswered questions regarding her personal background and alleged illegal activities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Divorce bill hurdles House 2nd reading

The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Wednesday several pieces of legislation, including the controversial absolute divorce bill that the Catholic Church has vehemently opposed for decades......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

‘High Street’ promises to be an eye-opener on Gen Z issues

“High Street,” the sequel to the ABS-CBN series “Senior High,” will still tackle controversial issues but with a “different and fresher approach.”.....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Apple Apologizes for Crush iPad Pro Ad, Wont Put It on TV

Apple faces backlash over new M4 iPad Pro ad Apple recently introduced its new M4 iPad Pro models with a controversial ad that has sparked.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Don’t shoot the messenger : Cristy Fermin reacts to Kiko-Sharon Cyber Libel charges

The controversial veteran showbiz columnist and now online show host reacted to the Cyber Libel cases filed against her by the husband-and-wife Sharon Cuneta and former senator Francis "Kiko" Pangalinan earlier today. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Risk appetite

When the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund was proposed and debated in Congress, the point was made that Filipino taxpayers do not have extra funds to potentially lose in a sovereign investment fund. But the BBM administration was insistent......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Awra Briguela shares lessons learned from Poblacion brawl

Awra Briguela opened up about the controversial brawl in Poblacion, Makati after almost a year. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Marcos to tag as urgent rice law amendments returning NFA s original powers

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has agreed to tag as urgent proposed changes to the controversial Rice Tarrification Law (RTL) that would allow the National Food Authority to sell cheap rice in the markets again. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

GAB investigates ‘Engkwentro 13’ boxing timekeeping fiasco

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has started its own investigation on the May 1 controversial “Engkwentro 13” main event that happened in Mandaue City. An official statement signed by GAB Chairman Richard S. Clarin was released on Thursday, May 2, as a response to the letter of complaint submitted by the ARQ.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Cha-cha not among Senate priority measures – Zubiri

The controversial Resolution of Both Houses 6 that proposes to amend the 1987 Constitution was not included in the Senate’s priority measures on the last stretch of the second regular session of the present Congress......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

PISTON urges SC: Issue TRO vs PUVMP before April 30 consolidation deadline

A progressive transport group called on the Supreme Court to immediately issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against a controversial policy a week before the April 30 franchise consolidation deadline set for jeepneys and UV Express units......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Sara chooses ‘private talk’ with Bongbong, disregards Liza’s personal feelings

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte chose to seek a “private talk” with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regarding controversial interview of the First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. By doing this, she also brushed aside the First Lady’s feelings. Duterte explained why she did this, saying that Araneta-Marcos’ sentiments about her had nothing to do with.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024