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EDITORIAL — Pass-through fees

If the administration wants to tackle inflation and improve ease of doing business, it should scrutinize one of the contributors to high prices particularly of agricultural commodities, and a long-standing complaint of businessmen: pass-through fees collected from delivery trucks......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarJan 22nd, 2024

Aktor tumanggi sa ‘dream project’ dahil ‘di makakasama ang dating ka-loveteam

MARAMI ang nanghihinayang sa dream project ng baguhang producer na willing namang gumastos ng malaki dahil alam niyang malaki ang talent fees ng mga bibida sa pelikula niya. Sa production meeting ng dream project ng baguhang producer ay super excited siya lalo na nu’ng ilatag sa kanya ang kwento ng writer-director at iisa ang naisip.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Lending startup unveils credit card for Gen Zs

Technology startup firm Zed Philippines Inc. has launched a Mastercard Titanium credit card with zero interest, zero foreign transaction fees and no annual charges, aiming to roll out these cards to the market within the coming months......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

NOW Telecom loses Supreme Court case

NOW Telecom once sued the NTC over the fees it set in the bidding process, but the Supreme Court says the guidelines 'were proper' to ensure that companies were financially and technically capable.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

CICC warns public of 8 fake eTravel websites charging for registration

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Friday cautioned the public from using eight fraudulent eTravel websites that charge passengers fees of P3,000 to P5,000 for what should be free registration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

‘Higher NAIA passenger fees loom upon private takeover’

Filipinos should brace for higher passenger service charges of as much as 95 percent at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport when its management goes to the hands of a private group......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Speaker wants bigger PhilHealth share in private hospitalization

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. should bear more of the costs of hospitalization, including the medical bills and doctors’ fees incurred by patients admitted in private hospitals, Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Murder case filed vs 5 tagged in slay of Lapu market collector

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A murder case was filed against five individuals tagged in the killing of a Lapu-Lapu City market collector. Public Market Executive Assistant for Market Operations, Christopher Ceniza was shot-killed by two individuals riding a motorcycle on January 5, while collecting market fees from the vendors. Two of the suspects, who served as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

US admiral alleges China gaining territorial space through force

SYDNEY, Australia: This week, Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said China is trying to gain territorial space through force through its actions in the South China Sea, which are destabilizing the region. A series of recent maritime run-ins between the Philippines and China have involved water cannons and heated verbal exchanges. In an address to the Lowy Institute think t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

EDITORIAL — ‘Very rotten’

A process has long been in place for the approval of the national budget. Malacañang, through the Department of Budget and Management, submits its proposed national expenditure program to Congress, and both chambers deliberate on the NEP to come up with their respective versions of the budget bill......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

House divorce bill moves; no action from Senate

The ball is now in the Senate’s court to pass their own version of the divorce bill, opposition lawmakers said, as they themselves hoped for a speedy third reading for the bill before the 19th Congress ends its second regular session on May 24. Speaking to reporters, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Belen, Solomon pass up AVC stint

National University stars Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon have formally begged off from the Alas Pilipinas’ campaign in the AVC Challenge Cup for Women scheduled next week at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

WATCH: Pig spotted wandering solo along CCLEX

UPDATE: As of 6:07 pm, we have received reports that the pig’s owner reportedly returned to claim his hog. CEBU CITY, Philippines—A pig was spotted wandering all alone along the sun-baked Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) past 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon, May 17. Chanix Tatum, a citizen who happened to pass by the pig at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

3 teens, 2 more women rescued from Nueva Vizcaya bar

Three teenage girls, aged 16 to 17, and two more women were rescued by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation-Bayombong District Office (NBI-BAYDO) from a bar along the by-pass road in Barangay Homestead, Bambang town in Nueva Vizcaya on Wednesday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

The Beatle who never was

It was supposed to be the usual one and a half-hour, hop-on, hop-off ride on a double-deck bus taking tourists around this English port city. The itinerary included stops at Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields, two subjects of Beatles songs with pass-throughs of the homes where John Lennon and Paul McCartney grew up......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

President Marcos hopes Congress passes nuclear investments bill

President Marcos expressed hope that Congress would pass bills allowing US nuclear firm Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC) to undertake its project in the Philippines as the government continues to explore ways to ensure access to clean and affordable energy sources......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

BBL is not yet dead – Drilon

By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) – The Senate may not be able to pass the substitute bill of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) this year but it is not........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Most Read Apr 26, 2018 – 01:29 PM

Most Read as of Apr 26, 2018 – 01:29 PM SC to announce 2017 bar exam results at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday 25.5% of 6,750 pass Bar Exam 2017 University of St. La Salle alum tops Bar Exam 2017 Sotto bares initial list of Senate bets NPC will endorse in 2019 Sunshine Dizon explains why.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos share love story highlights

Hours pass like minutes when you are in love......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Daily Gospel, March 28

This is the Daily Gospel for today, March 28, 2024, which is Holy Thursday (Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper). READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 27 Daily Gospel, March 26 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 13, 1-15. Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Cebu topnotcher shares secret to success: Strong support system of family, friends

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A good support system of family and friends is Elijah Cabase’s secret to his placing 5th in the March 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examinations (MTLE). This 23-year-old University of Cebu-Banilad alumnus said that he was not even expecting to pass because he described himself as a confessed procrastinator — or one.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024