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Marcos denies family’s ill-gotten wealth anew, accuses critics of propaganda

Marcos sought to downplay well-documented evidence that the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had stripped government coffers of at least $5 billion and that his family acquired millions-worth of stolen loot that they even took with them to exile in Hawaii......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

House probe on NAIA bed bugs sought

An investigation into bed bugs plaguing the Ninoy Aquino International Airport must be conducted by the House of Representatives, according to Rep. Marissa Magsino......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

House probe sought on country’s forest fire fighting capabilities

 A lawmaker is calling on the House of Representatives to probe the government’s capability in combatting forest fires following the series of forest fires in Benguet province and elsewhere......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Probe on online sale of smuggled onions sought

The rampant online selling of smuggled onions and other agricultural products must be investigated by the House of Representatives as it is detrimental to local farmers’ livelihood and consumers’ health, according to AGRI party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Senate probe sought on cyanide fishing in Panatag Shoal

Sen. Francis Tolentino is seeking a Senate investigation into the alleged cyanide fishing carried out in parts of the ocean within Philippine territory, particularly near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, which he branded as “environmental terrorism.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Mandatory rainwater system in houses to reduce flooding sought

With the regular recurrence of dry spells, it is time to make the installation of a rainwater collection system “mandatory” in all buildings, residential or commercial, if only to mitigate flooding, according to a senior administration lawmaker......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Gang s distinctive motorcycles destroyed following court order

Six motorcycles that belonged to the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang have been turned into scrap metal The six distinctive Harley Davidsons were seized during Operation Nova in 2019 It's the first time Police have sought such an order under legislation Excluding motorcycles, $2.6 million in assets were restrained from the gang in the operation Operation Nova saw 18 people charged with a vari.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Phoenix lacks the retained earnings to pay PNX4 and PNX3B divs

The PSE sought an update from Dennis Uy’s Phoenix Petroleum on the non-payment of dividends to shareholders of its PNX4 preferred shares and PNX3B preferred shares......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition Seeks Mayor Rama s Help to Halt Sale of Banned Cosmetics with Mercury

22 February 2024, Cebu City/Quezon City.  An environmental health NGO sought the help of Cebu City Mayor Michael "Mike" Rama to stop the unlawful sale of contraband cosmetics containing high concentrations of mercury, a health-damaging chemical not allowed in cosmetic products."We respectfully request your good office to take the necessary action to stop the continuing sale in Cebu City of skin whi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Suspension of PhilHealth contributions sought for minimum wage earners

An economist-lawmaker from the House of Representatives has proposed to suspend the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. premium contributions of all minimum wage earners to increase their take-home pay......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

K-12 curriculum review every 3 years sought

Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar is pushing for legislation that will mandate the regular review of the K-12 Basic Education Curriculum to ensure the “employability and competitiveness” of its graduates......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Improvement sought in ‘very rotten’ budget process

Congress should exercise greater transparency in its budget process, according to Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, who called the process “very rotten.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Extortionist nabbed, charged with estafa in Mandaue

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  A 53-year-old extortionist was arrested and charged with estafa for extorting money from old female victims by pretending to have personal connections at the Bureau of Internal Revenue in Mandaue City, Cebu. After one of her victims sought the help of authorities, the woman was arrested during an entrapment operation on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Warriors sought LeBron James at trade deadline – report

The Warriors reportedly attempted to convince the Lakers to part with LeBron James during the trade deadline in what could have been a mega blockbuster deal.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Spencer Dinwiddie joins Lakers as he teams up with LeBron James – The Daily Guardian

Spencer Dinwiddie, a highly sought-after player on the buyout market, has officially signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to sources. The former Dallas Mavericks.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

House and Senate at an ‘impasse’ after senators take exception with loyalty pledge

Gonzales said on Tuesday that the House “(does) not want a word war” and had sought to “temper” the anger of lawmakers by way of a House resolution expressing their collective stance......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Probe sought into alleged China-based hackers targeting gov’t websites

Sen. Risa Hontiveros filed Senate Resolution 923 on Tuesday, urging the Senate national defense and security committee to conduct a probe into attempts to infiltrate the websites of agencies connected to the defense of the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Foreign help for seaside peace road project sought

Residents of the now progressing fishing capital of Maguindanao del Norte need help from foreign donors in building bridges over rivers at stretches of a road now being constructed to connect their town to Sultan Kudarat province......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024