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We need to make companies pay for pollution

In a recent meeting, newly appointed finance secretary Ralph Recto stressed the need for the Philippines to seriously study carbon pricing instruments, with the intended aim of reducing emissions through a combination of carbon taxation and an Emissions Trading System......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Vape products to contain graphic health warnings

Just like tobacco products, e-cigarette or vape products available in the local market shall contain graphic health warnings soon, according to the Department of Health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Oil spill along Magallanes-Skyway hurt motorists due to slippery roads

A truck loaded with coconut oil rammed into one of the Skyway posts on Saturday morning, resulting in slippery roads that injured multiple motorcycle riders and passengers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Argentine oil producers rebel against Milei government

A number of regions have threatened to withhold supplies in what has turned into a standoff with the president Argentina's key oil-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country if President Javier Milei presses ahead with a plan to slash funding and withhold billions in federal tax rev.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

US lawmakers stand with Philippines vs Chinese sea aggression

Visiting US lawmakers expressed their concern over China’s continued aggression in Philippine waters during their meeting with President Marcos at Malacañang yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Why 4 lawmakers voted against RBH7, the economic charter change proposal

House lawmakers, convening as a committee of the whole, adopts the proposal on economic charter change just two weeks after deliberations started at the committee level.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

2 Mindanao lawmakers urge Quiboloy to face House

Two lawmakers from different districts in Mindanao have urged Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy to comply with congressional subpoenas, if he really has nothing to hide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

53 Mindanaoan lawmakers reject Duterte’s calls for Mindanao secession 

Fifty-three House lawmakers from Mindanao signed a manifesto on Wednesday that expressed opposition to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to secede Mindanao, saying that the challenges that have beset the region can be solved through a “united and sovereign Philippines.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

DSWD chief ready to explain AKAP to lawmakers

After questions were raised about the budget allocation for the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian yesterday expressed readiness to explain the program to lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Lawmakers welcome back wages for displaced OFWs in Saudi Arabia

The government’s efforts to ensure displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) receive their back pay from bankrupted Saudi Arabian construction companies have been lauded by lawmakers from both the upper and lower chambers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

House tightens security after lawmakers get bomb threats

The House of Representatives has been placed on heightened alert following threats received by lawmakers and House staff last week, including bomb threats, Secretary General Reginald Velasco said on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Davao lawmakers thank President Marcos, Romualdez for aiding flood victims

Lawmakers from Davao have thanked President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez for continuously sending aid to flood victims in the region, including the endorsement of P150 million in cash aid and 51,000 food packs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

More jobs to keep Pinoys home, lawmakers told

An economy stimulated by foreign investments could lead to the generation of more local jobs so that Filipinos will no longer seek work abroad, a former overseas Filipino worker said during deliberations of Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 by the House of Representatives’ committee of the whole on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

DOF: GFIs can seek extended relief after Maharlika infusion

Government financial institutions Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines will likely seek an extension of its regulatory relief following contributions to the country’s sovereign wealth fund......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Jobstreet by SEEK Releases 2024 Compensation and Benefits Report

As the employment landscape starts to rapidly evolve, the newly released Jobstreet by SEEK 2024 Hiring, Compensation and Benefits Report revealed that more companies are open to offering new forms of compensation and benefits to attract and retain top talents. This resulted in additional benefits, shifted priorities, and most notably, salary increases. To obtain this […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Jets approve QB Wilson to seek trade, wont tag Huff

The New York Jets are making headlines in the NFL world as they have granted permission for quarterback Zach Wilson and his agent to seek.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

FPRRD to deal with ICC probe, won’t seek help from PBBM

FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte will be dealing with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) probe regarding his administration's war on drugs, and won't seek any help from his successor, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

House to probe farmgate, retail prices gap

he House of Representatives will conduct an inquiry into the spiraling cost of basic commodities amid low farmgate prices when session resumes on April 29......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Abra Mining investors turning up the heat on SEC and PSE to resolve unlisted shares issue

Shareholders of Abra Mining, together with stockbroker Victor Dominquez, are seeking a Congressional inquiry into “the alleged failure of the SEC and PSE to formalize charges against the executives of Abra Mining...” for their role AR’s sale of shares which were unlisted and unregistered during the “basura” (garbage) stock frenzy that heated up in late 2020 and overboiled in early 2021......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Quiboloy, church investigated for offenses

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Tuesday began its investigation into the alleged offenses attributed to self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy and his church Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC). Senator Risa Hontiveros’ committee on women and children initiated the inquiry to find out the truth about the alleged crimes within the organization. The.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024