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A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era

The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Marcos-Duterte rift escalates over Philippines constitutional changes - Nikkei Asia

Marcos-Duterte rift escalates over Philippines constitutional changes Nikkei Asia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Bunye: BSP changes FX rules for foreign investments to make them easier

Bunye: BSP changes FX rules for foreign investments to make them easier.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

CAB: Expect no changes in airfares next month

Travelers planning to book a summer trip can expect airfares to remain the same in April, as the government made no changes in the fuel surcharge that airlines can pass on......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

E Ayawat a Pamagbayu Kalabas ning Panaun (Inevitable Changes at The Passing of Time)

E Ayawat a Pamagbayu Kalabas ning Panaun (Inevitable Changes at The Passing of Time).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Marcos limits constitutional changes to economic front

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a focused approach to constitutional changes, concentrating solely on economic provisions to boost the Philippine economy. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

 Filipinos Hope for Positive Changes in 2024

The new year brings new hope for every Filipino dreaming of improving their economic status and living a life where they can have three meals a day. This is a modest dream of a small Filipino that remains a dream due to the lack of action from those in authority. Often, lawmakers and local officials […] The post  Filipinos Hope for Positive Changes in 2024 appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

DTI adopts SRP changes for coffee, salt product variants

DTI adopts SRP changes for coffee, salt product variants.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

CA ruling vs GMOs may impact food security – DA

The decision of the Court of Appeal against the propagation of Bt talong and golden rice would have “significant” implications on the country’s food security, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

‘AO 20 necessary for food security’

The newly issued administrative order seeking to remove non-tariff barriers on agricultural imports is a necessary measure for food security, the National Economic and Development Authority said yesterday amid concerns raised by stakeholders......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Agri chief, MVP Group discuss investments in food security

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., to discuss plans for significant investments in agriculture to support the government's food security goals......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Farmers, fishers lauded for role in food security, agri productivity dev’t

Farmers, fishers lauded for role in food security, agri productivity dev’t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Philippines, Indonesia seek to strengthen cooperation for energy security

MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen energy cooperation to safeguard energy security. Energy ministers of the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy cooperation at the presidential palace in Manila, where Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos. Widodo arrived i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Lapses in water security

There is no way around it, because for sure, lapses in water security could lead to problems in food security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy

The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Australia: Spotlight Rights at Summit with ASEAN

(Sydney) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should focus on human rights concerns and democratic backsliding at the upcoming summit with Southeast Asian leaders, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Albanese will host leaders from nine of the countries making up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the ASEAN-Australia Special Sum.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Indian firms to offer solutions for finance, agri, health at tech summit

Over 57 Indian tech companies will present their digital products and solutions in areas like fintech, agritech, and healthtech at the first ever India-Philippines Tech Summit on March 5 in Taguig City. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

City deploys more than 7K safety, security personnel for Araw ng Dabaw

TIGHT security will be strictly implemented for the opening of the 87th Araw ng Dabaw as 7,050 integrated personnel from the Davao City Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) will be deployed on the opening of the event on March 1, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Davao CSWDO distributes 24K food packs to flood, landslide-hit families

THE Davao City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) has already distributed 24,819 food packs in districts affected by flooding and landslides brought about by the trough of the Low-Pressure Area in the city in the first week of February......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Pondering evolving form of trilateral PH-US-Japan partnership: Formal security alliance or loose security network?

On April 11, the leaders of the Philipines, Japan and the United States held their first-ever trilateral summit meeting......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024