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Rivals say Biden, Trump too old to lead
PETERBOROUGH/MANCHESTER/NASHUA, New Hampshire — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley accused rival Donald Trump of being “obsessed” with dictators and too old to lead, in a final campaign stretch in New Hampshire on Saturday, ahead of Tuesday’s nominating contest. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden’s challenger Dean Phillips, a wealthy congressman from Minnesota, also criticized.....»»
Trump passes major US election test with win in Iowa
Donald Trump swept to victory Monday in Iowa’s caucuses — the first vote in the US presidential race — cementing his status as the presumptive Republican standard-bearer to challenge President Joe Biden in November’s election. The former president has led polling for more than a year, but the Iowa contest was seen as the clearest.....»»
Trump wins Iowa caucus, taking first step toward a Biden rematch
(1st UPDATE) Donald Trump appears likely to win by a record-setting margin, based on early results, which would bolster his argument that he is the only Republican candidate capable of taking on Democratic President Joe Biden.....»»
Duterte to Marcos: let’s take a drug test at the Luneta Park
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 January)—Former President Rodrigo Duterte dared President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take a drug test at the Luneta Park in Manila to prove to the public that he does not use illegal drugs. He said he is willing to take the drug test, too. “It is not me who will prove, […].....»»
DTI proposes perks for manufacturing, use of e-vehicles
The Department of Trade and Industry is coming up with a draft executive order for a proposed incentive scheme to encourage the manufacture and use of electric vehicles, which it hopes to present to President Marcos this year......»»
TAUSUG IN DOHA: Keeping In Touch: The Then and Now
DOHA, Qatar (MindaNews / 21 January) — Have you ever thought about how communication has evolved over the years? It’s fascinating to compare how we communicate now and how we did in the past. Back then, communication between people, especially those who were geographically distant, was difficult because there were no mobile phones, internet, or social […].....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 4
KATHMANDU -- Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Monday broke his coalition with the Nepali Congress party and reshuffled the cabinet. Dahal, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center), joined hands with the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) and after removing all the cabinet ministers, he initially introduced three ministers into the new cabinet, with one from the CPN-UML.....»»
Yogi Ruiz plans to form own political party
CEBU CITY, Philippines- Former Customs Commissioner Yogi Ruiz plans to create a new local political party in Cebu, aiming to join the mayoral race in the 2025 midterm election. Ruiz stated that the political party, dubbed “Partido Cebuano,” would be established once all documentary requirements are fulfilled and submitted to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)......»»
Makabayan bloc seeks probe into funding of charter change initiatives
In a resolution Reps. France Castro (ACT Teachers Party-list), Arlene Brosas (Gabriela Women’s Party) and Raoul Manuel (Kabataan Party-list) called for a probe by the House’s committee on public accounts, stressing the public deserves to know the source of funding for the renewed attempt to change the Constitution. .....»»
Exporters urged to strengthen trade relations with India
Filipino exporters especially those engaged in food, machinery and electronic equipment are encouraged to boost trade with India as demand for those products is estimated at $56 million this year, according to Export Marketing Bureau assistant director Jhino Ilano......»»
Conflict-stricken villagers in Agusan del Norte get farm machinery from ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross has provided post-harvest facilities to 107 marginalized families in Cabadbaran City in Agusan Del Norte to boost their agricultural productivity, badly stifled by armed conflicts in their villages......»»
Bataan farmers, LGUs receive farm equipment
Farm machinery and post-harvest equipment worth up to P35 million were distributed to 23 farmer cooperatives and local government units in Bataan on Friday, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
PRO-7 warns against use of marijuana-flavored vapes
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has issued a stern warning against the use and proliferation of marijuana-flavored vape products. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, the PRO-7 spokesperson, said that they will arrest individuals who sell vapes mixed with marijuana oil. The sale and use of marijuana remains.....»»
No take back on tax: The irrevocability rule
Life is about choices and sometimes, we will make decisions that we cannot take back. In times of uncertainty and indecisiveness, it’s important to think about these choices a thousand times and consider the possible consequences......»»
Tighter control over rice imports, direct buying from farmers eyed
The Department of Agriculture is seeking tighter control over the rice industry by restricting imports during harvest seasons and inspecting warehouses of traders and importers......»»
PCG regains control of hacked Facebook page
The Philippine Coast Guard has regained control of its Facebook page after it was hacked five days ago, on Good Friday, the PCG announced yesterday......»»
Flood control structure erected in Brgy. Casab-ahan
A flood control structure built along Gandara River in Brgy. Casab-ahan has already been completed according to the Department of Public Works and Highways Samar First District Engineering Office......»»
Senate approves bill on BJMP control of provincial jails
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed a bill on Monday aiming to transfer the control and supervision of all provincial and sub-provincial jails from the local government to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Senate Bill No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act, was approved on third and final reading, with 19 affirmative,.....»»
Bariatric Surgery for Long-Term Blood Glucose Control and Type 2 Diabetes Remission
A recent study supported by the National Institutes of Health has revealed that bariatric surgery may offer better long-term blood glucose control for individuals with.....»»
PCG regains control of hacked Facebook page
The Philippine Coast Guard has regained control of its official Facebook page three days after it was hacked......»»