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House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Imee: P20 million offered per district for House Cha-cha

Up to P20 million was reportedly offered to each congressional district that could deliver by next week the needed number of signatures that support the Charter change being pushed in the House of Representatives, Sen. Imee Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

DMW chief Cacdac, 25 others to undergo CA grilling

Newly designated Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and 25 other presidential appointees will undergo grilling by the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) this month, a member of the bicameral body said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Leaders forge compact for peaceful, safe 2025 BARMM elections

Three provincial governors and the congressional representative of Basilan have agreed to help each other ensure a peaceful and orderly regional and local elections in the Bangsamoro region in 2025......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Biden proposes $128-M budget for EDCA projects — Pentagon chief

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that President Joe Biden is proposing a $128 million congressional allocation to fund projects at Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites in the Philippines, according to the Presidential Communications Office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Sara Duterte: Quiboloy being unfairly targeted

Vice President Sara Duterte has publicly come to the defense of her father’s spiritual adviser Apollo Quiboloy, downplaying the sexual abuse and trafficking charges against him by describing the congressional probes into his actions as a form of “unfair” and “violent” targeting by accusers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 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

Pope Francis appoints new archbishop in Bicol

Alarcon, who was the former Bishop of the Diocese of Daet, has been transferred to the archdiocese which holds jurisdiction in the third, fourth and fifth congressional districts of Camarines Sur, Naga City, Iriga City and the Municipality of Gainza......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Human rights panels urged to hear out Lascañas testimonies vs Dutertes

Palabay added that with several whistleblowers like Lascañas coming forward with their revelations, the government’s rights commission and the congressional human rights committees should exercise their mandate in “getting to the bottom” of drug-related killings under Rodrigo Duterte’s terms as Davao City mayor until his presidency......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

‘Congress may review NGCP’s franchise’

The Joint Congressional Energy Commission might be convened to review and decide on the amendment or cancellation of the franchise of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines following the region-wide power outage in Western Visayas that caused billions of pesos in economic losses, Sen. Raffy Tulfo said over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

All set for EASL Final Four

The fixtures for the knockout semifinals are set as the East Asia Super League unveils its first-ever, home-and-away season Final Four on March 8 and 10 at the 7,200-seat Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu with a $1 million prize waiting for the champion......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

OceanaGold files for Philippine unit’s IPO

Australian-Canadian firm OceanaGold Corp. has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) of up to P7.9 billion for its Philippine subsidiary in compliance with the conditions of its renewed mining contract......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Fabric and craft company JOANN Inc. files for bankruptcy – The Daily Guardia

JOANN Inc., a popular fabric and craft company based in Hudson, has recently filed for bankruptcy in Delaware State. The Chapter 11 petition listed assets.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Suspended Lady Warriors coach wants side heard as UE appeals UAAP decision

UE Lady Warriors head coach Jerry Yee is looking to have his voice heard when he formally files for appeal following the UAAP board’s decision to suspend him for the rest of UAAP Season 86 due to allegations of “committing acts that are inconsistent with the purposes of the association.”.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

OceanaGold Philippines files for P7.9-B IPO

OceanaGold Corp. a Canadian gold mining company [link], has filed an application to the SEC to conduct an IPO for its Philippines-based subsidiary, OceanaGold Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

PAWS files animal cruelty raps vs killer of golden retriever Killua

Non-government organization for animal rights Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on Monday filed criminal complaint against the individual who struck the golden retriever Killua which resulted to its demise......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Cebu City files complaint vs CPA with DENR

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Environmental and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) has filed a complaint against the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for violating environmental laws. Reymarr Hijara, CCENRO head, along with City Legal Officer (CLO) Carlo Vincente Gimena and advocates Eleodoro Diaz and Manuel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Senate orders Quiboloy’s arrest; DOJ files sex raps

After snubbing the Senate investigation into alleged sexual abuses of Apollo Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed son of God, the upper chamber officially ordered yesterday the arrest and detention of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader for contempt......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Anti-red tape body files 66 cases in court

At least 66 criminal cases were slapped against government workers for offenses violating Republic Act 11032, or the Ease of Doing Business Law, the Anti-Red Tape Authority said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

BIR files case vs Ever Bilena over P1.6 billion tax liability

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has filed criminal charges against popular cosmetics brand Ever Bilena for allegedly failing to settle at least P1.6 billion in tax liability......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024