NegOcc mayors urge LCP to convene amid suspension of nat’l president
NegOcc mayors urge LCP to convene amid suspension of nat’l president.....»»
NTC makes 30-day SMNI suspension indefinite
The National Telecommunications Commission yesterday ordered the indefinite suspension in the operation of the radio and television stations of Sonshine Media Network International, the broadcasting arm of Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy, after the group failed to comply with an earlier 30-day NTC suspension order......»»
Amid preventive suspension, Mayor Guo set to appeal
Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac will file a motion for consideration amid the preventive suspension issued by the Office of the Ombudsman against her......»»
Duterte slams Palace suspension of Davao Norte governor
Former president Rodrigo Duterte has cried foul over the suspension of Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib......»»
Rama asks Malacañang to suspend Gwen over CBRT dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventive Suspension. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is seeking the suspension of Governor Gwen Garcia over issues related to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). Rama filed an administrative complaint before the Office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against Garcia after the governor issued a cease and desist order to the.....»»
MTRCB extends to 28 days suspension of Duterte SMNI shows
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board dismissed the appeal filed by Sonshine Media Network International on the MTRCB’s suspension of two SMNI television programs that feature former president Rodrigo Duterte and his former official Lorraine Badoy. .....»»
SMNI seeks reversal of MTRCB suspension order
The legal counsels of Sonshine Media Network International yesterday sought to reverse a preventive suspension order on two SMNI programs that feature former president Rodrigo Duterte and avid supporter Lorraine Badoy......»»
EAM Jaishankar conveys PM Modi s greetings as he calls on Philippine President Marcos
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Philippine President Bongbong Marcos and conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister NarendraModi to President Marcos. "Honoured to call-on President @bongbongmarcos of the Philippines. Conveyed the personal greetings of President @rashtrapatibhvn and PM @narendramodi. Valued his warm sentiments tow.....»»
Teachers urge Congress: Fund classrooms, not Charter plebiscite
he Alliance of Concerned Teachers on Thursday called on the House of Representatives to reallocate the budget earmarked for the proposed Charter change plebiscite toward constructing more classrooms amid the learning crisis......»»
Philippines realtors set national convention
The National Real Estate Association Inc. and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development will convene the country’s top real estate advocates and stakeholders for a two-day national convention on May 16 and 17 at the Ayala Hall of the Makati Sports Club in Salcedo Village, Makati City......»»
Approval of agricultural economic sabotage bill sought
Tobacco growers urged Congress to convene the bicameral conference committee to iron out disagreeing provisions and approve the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage bill before President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address......»»
Peru: Congress Runs Roughshod Over Rule of Law
(Washington, DC) - The decision by Peru's Congress on March 7, 2024, to arbitrarily remove two members of the National Board of Justice severely undermines judicial independence, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Organization of American States (OAS) should convene a meeting of its Permanent Council to address ongoing attacks on judicial independence in Peru......»»
Senate to start tackling economic Cha-cha
With the Commission on Elections indefinitely suspending all proceedings related to the people’s initiative, the Senate will convene on Wednesday the committee of the whole to tackle the proposal to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution......»»
Comelec releases 2025 elections schedule
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday released the 2025 elections schedule of activities, procedures and regulations for the midterm elections on May 12, 2025, when Filipinos elect a new set of lawmakers in Congress, as well as local government officials from provincial governors, town or city mayors, to councilors. Under Resolution No. 10999, the.....»»
Bohol Gov. 68 others suspended
The Office of the Ombudsman has preventively suspended Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado and 68 others including town mayors for six months without pay in connection with the investigation into the controversial construction of Captain’s Peak Resort at the foot of Chocolate Hills......»»
Rep. Richard Gomez: Threats won’t stop me from serving people
ORMOC CITY, Leyte — Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez assures his constituents that the alleged threats on his life will not stop him from serving and doing his public duties. Gomez was referring to the information reliable sources about the alleged plan to assassinate the Leyte 4th District representative, 4 Leyte mayors, and barangay.....»»
Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3…
After claims were made that we have a “state of calamity” resulting from traffic in Metro Manila, the Metro Manila Council (of mayors) will now roll out their solution......»»
Belmonte, Binay call for climate action funding from development banks
The C40 coalition of cities, a network of nearly 100 mayors, asked MDBs to increase urban climate investment, integrate urban climate action into their strategies, and implement tailored programs to support city projects. .....»»
MIFF in Hollywood gets full support
The Metro Manila Council, the official organization of Metro Manila mayors, the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority have given their full support to the promotional activity of the Manila International Film Festival held in Hollywood......»»
Development plan for MILF’s former main bastion gains support
Town mayors around the erstwhile iconic main enclave of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Maguindanao del Norte are ready to help push forward Malacañang’s 20-year development plan aiming to transform the area into an economic hub......»»
Mayor Guo appeals to lift suspension over POGO allegations
The camp of Mayor Alice Guo asked the Office of the Ombudsman to lift her six-month preventive suspension over her alleged link to a Philippine offshore gaming operation hub in Bamban, Tarlac......»»