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Senate hearings on economic Cha-cha to start next week

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the Senate will begin deliberating its proposal to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution next week amid heightened political tensions that seemed to have sprung from differing views on how to change the Charter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Amid House-Senate rift, Romualdez seeks common ground on Cha-cha with Zubiri

After the Senate delivered a scathing rejection of the ongoing People’s Initiative (PI) campaign to amend the Charter, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has reached out to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to express the lower chamber's support for an alternative PI led by the upper chamber......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Senate, House joint resolution on Cha-Cha now suspended, says Pimentel

After a strongly worded manifesto, the Senate hits the brakes on charter change until they can ascertain the 'real agenda,' says Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Senate says ‘people’s initiative’ exploits democratic process

The Senate issued a manifesto condemning the “people’s initiative” to amend provisions of the 1987 Constitution, which they said will undermine the power of the Senate. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Pia becomes 1st woman to head Senate Blue Ribbon

Sen. Pia Cayetano has been elected as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, becoming the first woman to head the panel in Senate history......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Employers’ group asks President Marcos: Veto P100 wage hike law

President Marcos should veto a proposed measure legislating a P100 daily across-the-board increase for the private sector as there is no way that small businesses can comply with the legislated wage hike, Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) chairman Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Imee: EO 57 draws foreign interference, harmful to PH

MANILA, Philippines —  The measure beefing up the country’s maritime security, recently signed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., is seen by the President’s elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos, as welcoming ‘many Trojan horses’ of foreign interference. The senator, who also heads the Senate panel on foreign relations, was pertaining to Executive Order No. 57,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Koko wants drone operations regulated

A measure that would regulate ownership and operation of drones by private persons is being pushed by Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III as the gadgets may be used to violate rights, exploited by terrorists or pose a hazard to aircraft......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Divorce bill hurdles House 2nd reading

The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Wednesday several pieces of legislation, including the controversial absolute divorce bill that the Catholic Church has vehemently opposed for decades......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Hoffman races to 2nd gold, Knott breaks 100 meter mark

Lauren Hoffman missed the Olympic standard but did enough to rule the women’s 400-meter hurdles of the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships at the PhilSports oval in Pasig yesterday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Senate to tackle heat’s toll on education, remote learning hurdles

The absence of airconditioning in many Philippine schools subjects students to stifling heat in crowded and poorly ventilated classrooms, raising concerns about their health and ability to learn. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Hoffman establishes new Philippine 100m hurdles record

Olympic aspirant Lauren Hoffman has made a habit of rearranging national records lately......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Hoffman boosts bid for Paris Paris

Olympics hopeful Lauren Hoffman yesterday set a new national record in the women’s 400-meter hurdles with a gold medal performance in the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Mt. Apo as geological monument hurdles City Council 2nd reading

THE 20th City Council approved on second reading the declaration of Mount Apo as a geological monument during its session on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, held at the Sangguniang Panlungsod......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Reflecting on Your Business Setbacks

Challenges are an inevitable part of any endeavor, especially a business one. From unforeseen economic shifts to internal operational hurdles, every business owner will inevitably face obstacles that test their resolve. As we live in a fast-paced world, we sometimes forget about looking back, and what better time to do it than the Holy Week? […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Your Brain Might be Hindering You to Save Money, Here’s Why

Saving money poses a formidable challenge, and surprisingly, our brains might be the culprits behind our financial struggles. Psychological and behavioral quirks create hurdles, necessitating an understanding of these factors to triumph over mental obstacles and attain financial goals through savings. Exploring the psychological and behavioral tendencies that turn saving into an uphill battle reveals: […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

LTO: Plastic drivers’ licenses delayed anew due to paper work issues

MANILA, Philippines — The promised plastic cards for driver’s licenses are facing delays, as they still need to overcome technical hurdles before becoming available to the public, Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Atty. Vigor Mendoza II said on Monday. The LTO said earlier that the Philippine Society of Medicine for Drivers donated four million plastic.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Vista Land board approves P5-B preferred shares offer

Vista Land [VLL 1.50 ?2.0%; 0% avgVol] [link] disclosed that its board has approved a P5 billion preferred shares offering, consisting of 50,000,000 Series 2 Preferred Shares priced at P100/share......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

LWUA’s takeover in MCWD ‘not valid,’ says OGCC

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) board of directors (BOD) have finally attained their “peace.” This was after the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) released their clarificatory opinion and second opinion about the “partial takeover” and the appointment of the interim board of directors of the Local Water Utilities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Gokongwei joins SPNEC board

Tycoon Lance Gokongwei has joined the board of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), a company that is well positioned for growth with the development of the world’s largest solar project......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024