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House panel cites Quiboloy for contempt for snubbing SMNI franchise hearings
MANILA, Philippines — Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy has been cited for contempt for still refusing to attend the House of Representatives committee on legislative franchises hearing on the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) issue. Surigao del Sur 2nd District Representative Johnny Pimentel moved to hold Quiboloy in contempt after the latter still failed.....»»
Gov’t readies new discount guidelines for seniors, PWDs
The national government is crafting new guidelines to expand the monthly discount cap on grocery items and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Cherryl Carbonell, officer in charge of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau, said on Saturday what they have now was an initial.....»»
BDO readies SMC financial war chest for NAIA
The country’s largest bank is preparing the financing package that will fund the P122.3-billion rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), with San Miguel Corp. (SMC) just weeks away from signing the concession for the project on March 18......»»
Apple Updates iMessage With a New Post-Quantum Encryption Protocol
Apple Takes Messaging Security to New Heights with iMessage Encryption Update Tech giant Apple has recently announced a major encryption update for its popular messaging.....»»
Evidence needed for bribery probe – DOJ
Only if and when it gets formal correspondence or evidence from Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III or from others concerned will the Department of Justice pursue his call for an investigation on allegations of bribery in the signature campaign to amend the 1987 Constitution......»»
Brazil readies for Madonna s free Copacabana Beach mega-concert
The "Like A Virgin" and "Material Girl" performer traveled to Brazil with three planes and 270 tons of equipment, according to her production company......»»
Government readies for surge in cruise tourism
The Philippines expects to welcome at least 300,000 travelers from cruise ships this year – more than triple from 2023 – as the government prepares for their entry by building dedicated terminals in tourist sites......»»
PPA readies P1.5 billion for Leyte, Bohol port projects
The Philippine Ports Authoritywill spend more than P1.5 billion to construct a new port in Leyte and expand an existing one in Bohol to boost trade activities in Visayas......»»
PSE readies delisting of Abra Mining
he Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. will initiate delisting proceedings against Abra Mining and Industrial Corp. after the Securities and Exchange Commission found that the company and some of its officials had illegally sold unissued and unlisted shares over a five-year period......»»
EDITORIAL — Tax-funded escorts
Except for those who lost their entitlements, public reaction has been positive toward restrictions imposed by President Marcos on the use of vehicle sirens or wang-wang, blinkers and similar devices as well as special protocol plates......»»
PT& T readies return to stock market
Connectivity provider Philippine Telegraph and Telephone (PT&T) Corp. is securing regulatory approval to lift its two-decade suspension and finally resume trading at the Philippine Stock Exchange......»»
House calls on members to stop using ‘8’ car plates
The House of Representatives has called out anew its members who are using protocol plates bearing the number “8,” saying these plates are not considered legitimate and authorized......»»
Chiz sorry for kin’s busway abuse
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero apologized and said yesterday that a “driver of a family member” was at the wheel of a luxury sport utility vehicle bearing a “7” protocol plate that violated the EDSA bus lane on Thursday......»»
EDITORIAL - Now enforce these orders
In an order that evoked the late president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, President Marcos has banned the use of sirens or wang-wang and blinkers by unauthorized government officials and personnel and restricted the use of protocol license plates, with judges losing the privilege......»»
DoubleDragon unit Hotel101 Global readies US listing
Hotel101 Global Pte. Ltd., the Singapore-headquartered subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corp., has firmed up its planned listing in the United States through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company JVSPAC Acquisition Corp......»»
BPI readies issuance of dollar bonds
The Bank of the Philippine Islands is close to issuing its dollar-denominated bond sale, as it has started a series of fixed income investor meetings......»»
EV players push ‘green traffic’ as NEDA readies tariff review
Electric vehicle industry players and clean air advocates are calling on the National Economic and Development Authority to lead the push to accelerate efforts to promote “green traffic” through the inclusion of e-motorcycles as part of those enjoying tax exemption as the agency starts its review of an executive order that modified the tariffs on EVs......»»
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.....»»
EDITORIAL – Withdraw special plates
Last year, the leadership of the House of Representatives said the chamber had withdrawn all “8” protocol plates issued to members of previous Congresses......»»
Tigil trabaho kapag mainit panahon hinirit
Inirekomenda ni Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III sa gobyerno na gayahin ang estilo sa United Arab Emirates kung saan sinusupinde ang trabaho kapag umabot sa higit 40°C ang heat index. The post Tigil trabaho kapag mainit panahon hinirit first appeared on Abante......»»