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Interim Budget: FICCI advocates measures in comprehensive budget recommendations for 2024-25
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has presented a set of comprehensive recommendations ahead of the Interim Union Budget for 2024-25, outlining a strategic roadmap to fortify India's economic foundation. The proposals span a spectrum of sectors, ranging from public investments to support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), innovation.....»»
Marcos declares Feb. 9 a special non-working day for Chinese New Year
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared February 9, a Friday, as a special non-working day in the country for the celebration of Chinese New Year. The Palace issued Proclamation No. 453, making the declaration. “The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give.....»»
Philippines diploma mill rep may attract low-tier foreign universities, expert warns
The Philippines' reputation for having so-called “diploma mills” makes it vulnerable to the entry of substandard foreign universities if proposals to open up higher education to foreign ownership push through, an education expert warned during a Senate hearing on Charter change......»»
DOTr conducts preliminary evaluation of NAIA bids
All bidders eyeing the contract to operate and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport have submitted complete documents for their technical proposals, inching them closer to the final round of the selection process......»»
DA nixes plan to impose SRP on rice to tame inflation
The Department of Agriculture is not keen on imposing a suggested retail price for rice, Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel said, clarifying that "earlier proposals" were "just an idea based on available remedies.".....»»
Water cannons sprayed on Philippine boat by Chinese coast guard ship
MANILA, The Philippines: In the latest confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said a Chinese coast guard ships sprayed water cannons at a supply boat on Saturday, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel. The US and Japan immediately expressed their support for the Philippines amid China's aggression off the Second Thomas Shoal, whi.....»»
China: PH is ‘straying down a dangerous path’
MANILA, Philippines — China continued to blame the Philippines and its ally, the United States, for the continued tensions in the disputed West Philippine Sea. In a statement on Thursday, Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian warned that the Philippines is going down a dangerous path. READ: No letup in Chinese water cannon attacks.....»»
Government to consult on regulation of shooting clubs and ranges
The Government is consulting New Zealanders on a package of proposals for simple and effective regulation of shooting clubs and ranges, Associate Minister of Justice, Nicole McKee announced today. "Clubs and ranges are not only important for people learning to operate firearms safely, to practice, and to compete, but they are also great community assets," Minister McKe.....»»
Lagman clarifies statement on Cha-cha after Senate leadership change
MANILA, Philippines — Albay First District Rep. Edcel Lagman has clarified that he did not give a categorical statement that Charter change (Cha-Cha) proposals would progress due to the Senate leadership change, despite being asked about it a week ago in a press briefing. Lagman, in a statement on Monday said that he will also.....»»
Raymond Garcia suspends new Palaro procurements pending review
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has ordered the “immediate suspension” of all new procurements related to the city’s hosting of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 in July pending a review of the proposals. Garcia said he wants to make sure that they only spend government funds on what’s needed. “Daghan.....»»
Gary Estrada never nakatanggap ng indecent proposal: Na-offend ako!
“NA-OFFEND ako!” Yan ang hirit ni Gary Estrada nang matanong kung may mga natanggap ba siyang indecent proposals noong kabataan niya. Napag-usapan kasi ang tungkol sa mga alok o offer ng mga matrona at bading sa mga male celebrities sa entertainment industry sa guesting ni Gary sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.” Kahapon, May 20,.....»»
Leandro nag-sorry sa transwoman: Hindi ko naibigay yung hiniling niya
MARAMING bading na lumandi sa dating sexy actor na si Leandro Baldemor kasabay ng mga indecent proposals mula sa mga nagpapantasya sa kanya. Ito yung kasagsagan ng kasikatan ng seasoned actor sa paggawa ng mga sex-drama movies sa Seiko Films ilang taon na ngayon ang nakararaan. Kuwento ni Leandro nang makachikahan namin last week, May.....»»
Voters favor creation of 8 Bangsamoro towns in Cotabato province
More than three-fourths of the 89,594 registered voters in 63 Bangsamoro barangays in Cotabato province in Region 12 voted in favor of proposals to create eight municipalities covering their domains during a plebiscite on Saturday......»»
Businessmen, more legal experts weigh in on Cha-cha
Foreign business leaders yesterday weighed in on proposals to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution while legal luminaries said they see no need to change the Charter......»»
New finance chief eyes carbon tax
Newly installed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is pursuing the tax reform proposals of his predecessor, starting with the imposition of a carbon tax in a bid to generate additional revenues and address environmental concerns......»»
Senate to lead review of charter change proposals | The wRap
The wRap's highlights: Charter change, West Philippine Sea, My Sassy Girl remake.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 17
MANILA -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday. Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines in January and Febru.....»»
The Philippines says it won t let China remove a Filipino military outpost on a disputed shoal
ABOARD BRP SINDANGAN (AP) - The Philippines will not allow China to remove a Philippine military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal, a navy official said Wednesday, a day after four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships. Philippine officials summoned a Chinese Embassy diplomat in Manila to convey a strong protest over the confrontation.....»»
Philippines conducts marine patrols to check presence of Chinese research ships
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines on Monday deployed a coastguard vessel to carry out a two-week patrol mission in waters north and east of the country to intensify its maritime presence and check on Chinese research vessels that were spotted in Benham Rise. Benham Rise, which sits off the Philippines’ east coast, is a vast.....»»
Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»