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Back from Australia, Marcos visits mom in hospital

Arriving from a four-day official visit to Australia late Wednesday, President Marcos went straight to his mother, former first lady Imelda Marcos, who is confined in a hospital due to “slight pneumonia.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Sandigan junks forfeiture vs Marcos crony-owned telco

The Sandiganbayan has dismissed a forfeiture case against several alleged cronies of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his widow, former first lady Imelda Marcos, seeking to recover in favor of the government shares of stocks in Eastern Telecommunications Philippines Inc., allegedly illegally acquired during martial law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong

MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday  that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Samal resort gets notice of violation over hawksbill turtle hatchlings

The Department of Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) has issued a notice of violation to Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal for the illegal possession of hawksbill turtle hatchlings. The resort violated Republic Act 9147, which prohibits the exploitation of wildlife resources and their habitats. The law strictly prohibits collecting, hunting, or possessing wildlife or their by-products, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. In response to the notice, the resort's owner must release the turtle hatchlings within a day, or face legal action. Despite the resort's intention to care for and release the hatchlings after six months, DENR-Davao found 130 hatchlings inside styro boxes and emphasized the critical importance of immediately releasing them to ensure their survival. The Philippines recognizes five sea turtle species, with hawksbill and leatherback classified as critically endangered. DENR-Davao encourages individuals to report wildlife sightings and pledges to conduct public awareness campaigns for wildlife conservation. Isla Reta Beach Resort faced criticism for unauthorized plans to raise the hatchlings......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Ppop rise for free, quality education in this year’s UP Fair

The six-day music festival happening from February 12 to 17 at UP Sunken Garden, will champion human rights advocacies that the UP student system fights for. The post Ppop rise for free, quality education in this year’s UP Fair appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

NSC rejects NTF-ELCAC abolition

The National Security Council yesterday rejected calls for the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, saying the calls are unfounded......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Marcos Jr. rejects traffic circular raising parking fines to P4K

A proposal to increase illegal parking fines in Metro Manila to P4,000 from P1,000 has been thumbed down by President Marcos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Beijing denies its South China Sea deal with former Philippine leader Duterte was a secret

China rejects Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jnrs claims that its gentlemans agreement with his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte was a secret and urges Manila to stick to its commitments on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

China rejects U.S., Japan, Philippines concern on South China Sea

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Relevant countries' groundless accusation and deliberate smears against China on the South China Sea issue are unacceptable, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on a statement issued by the United States, Japan and the Philippines after their trilateral summit. The statement.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Military in North rejects CPP s calls for peace talks

The military stationed in the northern provinces rejected calls by the Communist Party of the Philippines to resume the stalled peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Marcos assures fair treatment for Quiboloy, rejects conditions on surrender

“It seems to me a little bit tail wagging the dog that he is the one setting conditions to the government on his case, when is the accused and the subject of a warrant of arrest,” Marcos said partly in Filipino......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos assures fair treatment for Quiboloy, rejects conditions on surrender

“It seems to me a little bit tail wagging the dog that he is the one setting conditions to the government on his case, when is the accused and the subject of a warrant of arrest,” Marcos said partly in Filipino......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Philippines rejects China’s claim of ‘repelling’ BFAR vessel in WPS

Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson of the PCG for West Philippine Sea matters, called China's claim “inaccurate.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Oil prices headed for weekly gains as Israel rejects ceasefire offer

(Reuters) – Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday, on track for weekly gains, with tensions persisting in the Middle East after Israel rejected a ceasefire offer from Hamas. Brent futures climbed 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $81.71 a barrel by 0119 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 17 cents, or.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Marcos rejects calls for independent Mindanao after Duterte’s remarks

'The new call for a separate Mindanao is doomed to fail, for it is anchored on a false premise, not to mention a sheer constitutional travesty,' says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Marcos: PH, South Korea to sign free trade pact this year

President Marcos believes that the Philippines and South Korea will approve their free trade agreement (FTA) this year. He also aims for a separate deal to grant duty-free access for certain Philippine products to the South Korean market. The FTA, signed in September 2023 during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Indonesia, is.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force

The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union.   "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life?

What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life? How does remembering your place in the body of Christ free you from the need to compare yourself to others?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024