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Jollibee invests $28 million in beverage tech firm
Filipino-owned Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. is investing $28 million for a 10 percent stake in beverage technology company Botrista Inc. to support the growth of its coffee and tea business......»»
Business groups laud passage of Salt Industry Development Act
Business groups Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) welcomed the approval of a law that aims to revive the salt industry which is seen to support economic growth and help create jobs......»»
Razon unit strengthens exposure in water infrastructure
The Razon Group’s joint venture with a privately owned Australian construction company plans to beef up its presence in the water infrastructure space to support its growth in the coming years......»»
GPS 2024: 15 new Roads of National Significance
The Coalition Government's priority for investment in the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport is to support economic growth and productivity and ensure our land transport system allows people and freight to move quickly and safely, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. "Delivering on commitments in our Coalition Agreements, we are re-introducing the successful Roads.....»»
Higher consumption seen to drive GDP growth faster
The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster pace this year with the record-high employment and lower inflation likely to support consumption spending, according to First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Capital Markets Research......»»
AFP on alleged seizure of China’s nets: We protect our sovereign rights
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday reiterated its commitment to protect the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea in response to China’s allegation that its personnel seized the nets of its fishermen installed off Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. “The Philippines remains committed to upholding its sovereignty and.....»»
SC convicts man of VAWC after abandoning spouse
In a 14-page decision dated Nov. 13, 2023, the SC’s second division has affirmed the Court of Appeal’s decision to convict the petitioner with “modifications” after he committed psychological violence on his spouse which is a violation under Anti-VAWC law......»»
[Judgment Call] That messy conversation about divorce
We are committed to presenting the broadest views about the possible enactment of a divorce law in the Philippines .....»»
US Imposes Sanctions on Ex-Ugandan Military Commander
On May 30, the US government announced travel sanctions against five former and current Ugandan government officials, including Peter Elwelu, the former deputy chief of the Ugandan Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF). The US State Department announced that Elwelu was sanctioned due to "extrajudicial killings that were committed by members of the UPDF" while he was commanding Ugandan military forces. As a result, h.....»»
NGCP to complete vital Luzon power line by July
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines has committed to finish the Hermosa-San Jose 500-kiloVolt transmission line in Luzon by July after the Supreme Court lifted the temporary restraining order on the project......»»
Rights ‘superbody’ needs monitoring
It has been 36 years since president Corazon Aquino created the Presidential Human Rights Committee, in a much-hailed move that signaled to the Filipino people that her administration was firmly committed to the protection and promotion of human rights. The post Rights ‘superbody’ needs monitoring appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Amnesty rules on criminal acts clarified
Rebels who committed crimes beyond Nov. 22, 2023 are not covered by the amnesty being given by the national government, National Amnesty Commission (NAC) commissioner Nasser Marohomsalic said yesterday......»»
Rights ‘superbody’ needs monitoring
It has been 36 years since president Corazon Aquino created the Presidential Human Rights Committee, in a much-hailed move that signaled to the Filipino people that her administration was firmly committed to the protection and promotion of human rights......»»
Ex-Cordova mayor Sitoy-Cho’s bench warrant lifted due to court error
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho clarified that the bench warrant issued by Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 against her on April 23, 2024, was immediately lifted by Judge Ferdinand Tapado Rafanan the following day. This occurred after the court committed an error during that hearing. According to the.....»»
DFA to probe Chinese diplomats’ ‘illegal acts’
The “illegal and unlawful” activities of diplomatic officials will be investigated following the potential Anti-Wiretapping Law violation committed by officials of the Chinese embassy in Manila......»»
Man kills self while visiting mother’s grave in Dalaguete, Cebu on Mother’s Day
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 24-year-old man died after he reportedly committed suicide while visiting his mother’s grave at the Mantalongon Cemetery in Dalaguete, Cebu on Sunday, Mother’s Day. Police Corporal Jerson Entice, investigator of the Dalaguete Police Station, said that the victim was a Grade 12 student and a resident of the same barangay......»»
Man kills self while visiting mother’s grave in Dalaguete, Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 24-year-old man died after he reportedly committed suicide while visiting his mother’s grave at the Mantalongon Cemetery in Dalaguete, Cebu on Sunday, Mother’s Day. Police Corporal Jerson Entice, investigator of the Dalaguete Police Station, said that the victim was a Grade 12 student and a resident of the same barangay......»»
DENR probes tailings facility failure at Surigao mine
DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said the agency is “committed” to exploring the “possibility” of parallel processing of various mining permits, doing away with the current systems of sequential approval......»»
A continuing failure?
Because bringing power plants online from scratch takes at least five years, our current problems with low grid reserves resulting in yellow and red alerts can be blamed on a failure during the Duterte era. But the BBM DOE seems committed to continuing the failed policies......»»
Japan commits P84 billion projects for Philippines
The Japanese government has committed P84 billion worth of projects for the Philippines until early next year, according to the Department of Finance......»»