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EDITORIAL - Taxes and governance
It’s tax filing month, and the government as usual launched a campaign to inform the public about meeting the deadline for filing tax returns......»»
MIC wants to join global network of SWF
State-run Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) is applying to be a member of the global network of sovereign wealth funds (SWF) in a bid to boost transparency and good governance......»»
Pogi Points
You would think that a presumably mature democracy like the United States with over 200 years’ experience in the art of governance would have a Congress that puts primacy on the national interest......»»
The need for reputation experts in corporate boards
In modern corporate governance, the composition of a company’s board of directors plays a pivotal role in determining its strategic direction, ethical standards, and ultimately, its success or failure in the market......»»
Campaign of disunity must be nipped in the bud
The Marcos-Duterte UniTeam has disintegrated. It was flimsy in the first place, never founded on creed or principles but on political interest. Both camps collide in practically all facets of governance, and nowhere is this more apparent than in foreign policy, particularly on our relations with China and America......»»
BARMM’s investment hubs get governance citations
Members of the Bangsamoro business sector were elated with the special awards for efficiency bestowed upon the local governments in the region's two new investment hubs on Thursday, recognizing the accomplishments as key factors that can enhance the investment potentials of both areas......»»
Bangsamoro LGUs receive good governance citations
More than 20 local government units in six southern provinces earned efficiency, resiliency, innovation and dynamism awards from an agency of the Bangsamoro region in a symbolic rite in Cotabato City on Thursday......»»
Human rights advocates seek UN support for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, anti-terror law
In a press release, the Philippine Universal Periodic Watch Review said that the delegation will be attending a session to testify on the “continuing human rights violations” under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. .....»»
EAM Jaishankar conveys PM Modi s greetings as he calls on Philippine President Marcos
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Philippine President Bongbong Marcos and conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister NarendraModi to President Marcos. "Honoured to call-on President @bongbongmarcos of the Philippines. Conveyed the personal greetings of President @rashtrapatibhvn and PM @narendramodi. Valued his warm sentiments tow.....»»
DFA slams Chinese consul general’s false narratives on West Philippine Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs slammed a Chinese official yesterday for again making false claims on the West Philippine Sea issue......»»
The Philippines says it won t let China remove a Filipino military outpost on a disputed shoal
ABOARD BRP SINDANGAN (AP) - The Philippines will not allow China to remove a Philippine military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal, a navy official said Wednesday, a day after four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships. Philippine officials summoned a Chinese Embassy diplomat in Manila to convey a strong protest over the confrontation.....»»
Vaping not a safer smoking alternative, says DOH
Vaping not a safer smoking alternative, says DOH.....»»
Buying plane not feasible, Lacson says
Buying plane not feasible, Lacson says.....»»
Teodoro to Filipinos: Let s not fall for Chinese propaganda
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. reminded the public that they must “not lose sight” of the “main threat” on the sovereign rights of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea amid purported rumors of the “gentleman’s agreement” with China. .....»»
Philippines backs Germany’s statement on China
Germany should not be criticized for speaking out against China as its dangerous actions in the West Philippine Sea are also the international community’s concern, according to Philippine Coast Guard-WPS spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela......»»
CCG stops Philippine fishermen from trespassing on Huangyan Island
The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently stopped a group of Philippine fishermen from trespassing on Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, a source confirmed with CGTN on Friday. Footage and two photos given by the source over the weekend show the group of fishermen standing on the reefs of the island and illegally collecting seashells, a move not only violating China's sovereign rights but damaging the ecological.....»»
Philippines says Iranian forces free 1 of 4 Filipino hostages
MANILA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said that one of the four Filipino sailors taken hostage by Iranian forces last month has been freed. The DFA said the Philippines welcomes the "good news," adding that the sailor is expected to arrive in Manila later Friday. "We appreciate Iran's gesture," the DFA said in a statement but did not elaborate. Th.....»»
After Ayungin harassment, China tells PH: Prepare ‘to bear all potential consequences’
The Philippines, meanwhile, says it 'will not be deterred – by veiled threats or hostility – from exercising our legal rights'.....»»
Colmenares says he has no plans to run for Senate in 2025 midterm polls
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bayan Muna chairperson and human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares revealed that he will not be running for the Senate in the 2025 elections. In 2022, Colmenares ran for senate. However, he informed Cebu media on Tuesday, March 5, that running in the 2025 polls would be challenging. “Medyo mahirap tumakbo sa.....»»
Indigenous rights clash with solar power project in Ilocos Norte
One of the leaders of the Masamuyao Isneg Yapayao Tribal Council says the project did not go through the free prior and informed consent process.....»»