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Roxas and Co went near-ceiling on solar farm speculation

Roxas and Company saw its shares shoot up 49% in yesterday’s trading session, prompting an inquiry from the Capital Markets Integrity Corp. (the market watchdog) for an explanation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Namfrel founder Jose Concepcion, 92

Jose Concepcion Jr., founder of election watchdog National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel), passed away yesterday at the age of 92......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Moscow lifts Ecuador banana ban

The restrictions were imposed after a dangerous pest that carries cholera was found in shipments of the fruit   Russia has lifted its partial ban on imports of bananas from Ecuador, the Russian food safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor announced on Friday.    "We authorize these five Ecuadorian c.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Watchdog warns Filipinos from buying chicken toy due to toxic chemicals

The EcoWaste Coalition has advised Filipino consumers to refrain from buying an unauthorized squeaky toy marketed for kids and pets alike due to the presence of an "endocrine disrupting chemical.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Warning Out on Cancer-Causing Cadmium in Lucky Charm Bracelets

Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is warning luck seekers from buying charm bracelets adorned with metal components containing extremely high concentrations of cadmium, a chemical that is linked to various types of cancer. The group, which has been campaigning against toxic metals like cadmium, lead, mercury and other chemicals of concern, made […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Bicol rice retail prices hit P75/kilo

Retail prices of rice in Bicol have reached P75 per kilo, according to watchdog group Bantay Bigas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition Calls Out Quezon City Stores Selling Toxic Cosmetics with Mercury

21 January 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition criticized some beauty product stores in Quezon City for their flagrant violation of the ban on skin-lightening products containing mercury, a health-damaging chemical.Despite the citywide ban adopted in 2018 through Ordinance No. 2767 ahead of the 2020 phase-out deadline for mercury-added cosmetics under the Minamata Convention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Group warns of worse hunger as rice prices spike

The watchdog group Bantay Bigas over the weekend warned of an increase in hunger incidence in the country amid the continued spike in retail prices of rice......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Ramos silences big guns, rules ICTSI Lakewood

Sean Ramos brandished remarkable composure, overcoming two of the Philippine Golf Tour’s esteemed players to clinch the ICTSI Lakewood Championship crown with a brilliant 67 here yesterday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Non-life insurance firms placed under conservatorship

The Insurance Commission has placed two non-life insurance firms under conservatorship amid their inability to comply with certain rules and regulations mandated by the law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Seminar on rules on administrative cases in civil service

The 2017 Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service covers all rank-and-file, permanent and casual government employees except for presidential appointees and elected officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Velarde rules National Age Group Chess Championships elims

John Jerish Velarde claimed his second tournament victory after he recently topped the premier open under-18 division of the National Age Group Chess Championships Eliminations in Dumaguete City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

X makes rules tweaks, reintroduces adult and violent content policies

X's move to realign its policies on violent and adult content doesn't mention who'll be in charge of monitoring and enforcing these policies.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Altiche rules Calderon netfest

John Mari Altiche was at his best in the Mayor Doc Totep Calderon National Tennis Championships and clinched the men’s singles Open title with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Jeric Accion in Roxas, Isabela......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

EDITORIAL — Circumventing the rules

On March 25 this year, President Marcos issued Administrative Order No. 18, banning government officials and personnel from using sirens, blinkers, dome lights and similar devices. Exempted from the wang-wang ban are official vehicles of the military, police and National Bureau of Investigation as well as ambulances, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

‘I don’t work for US, China; I work for Philippines’

Emphasizing his administration’s adherence to rules-based order, President Marcos told Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyte of the challenges  the Philippines has to tackle, with help from other countries but without being subservient to any of them......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

EU: Include Civil Society in Anti-Deforestation Task Force

(Brussels, May 31, 2024) - The European Commission should include independent civil society groups in ongoing key talks with Malaysia and Indonesia over its anti-deforestation rules, a delegation of Indigenous, human rights, and environmental organizations said today.In June 2023, the two Southeast Asian countries&nbs.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

House bill seeks new rules on Chocolate Hills

A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to adjust the existing law governing the management and protection of the world-renowned Chocolate Hills......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Homeboys Nexgen rules the Annual Randall Cup

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The “Annual Randall Cup” of the Homeboys Basketball Club officially wrapped up over the weekend, with Homeboys Nexgen winning the title after beating Eannice 89-82 at the Cebu Eastern College (CEC) lower court. The tournament, which was organized to pay tribute to league founder Randall Joseph Prado, fielded six teams, with Homeboys.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

PNP sets stricter rules for owning rifles

To address concerns from certain sectors of the potential misuse by civilians of semi-automatic rifles categorized as small arms, the Philippine National Police has tightened regulations on the acquisition of the weapons......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024