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Senate OKs Eddie Garcia bill on third reading
The Senate yesterday approved on third and final reading the so-called Eddie Garcia bill, which seeks to protect movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions......»»
PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong
MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»
Government OKs higher 60,000 MT potato imports at lower tariff
The Philippines has allowed the entry of more imported potatoes used for making chips and french fries at a lower tariff to meet the growing demand for the raw material by local snack manufacturers......»»
Senate OKs on second reading P100 wage hike
The Senate approved on second reading yesterday a bill seeking a P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers – a Valentine’s gift to minimum wage earners......»»
Marcos OKs pharma-zones for cheaper generics
To ensure the availability of affordable medicines, President Marcos is pushing for measures to encourage both local and foreign pharmaceutical firms to take part in drug manufacturing in the country......»»
Marcos OKs 10-year roadmap to improve maritime industry
The 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028, outlined in Executive Order 55, which Marcos signed on February 8, aims to create a “strong and reliable” Philippine Merchant Fleet that will meet the country’s sea transport requirements and goals for national development......»»
Insurance commission OKs doubling of vehicular accident indemnity claims
The Insurance Commission has doubled the indemnity claims for vehicular accident victims as part of government efforts to improve overall insurance coverage in the country......»»
House panel Oks proposed POGO ban
Efforts to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators in the country have gained ground at the House of Representatives after a committee yesterday approved two measures on this......»»
ADB OKs $400,000 assistance to Philippines for offshore wind projects
The Asian Development Bank is extending $400,000 to the Philippines to support the development of offshore wind ports in the country......»»
PEZA OKs P2.21 billion investments
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has approved P2.21 billion worth of investments during its first board meeting last week......»»
Manila council OKs preserving Mali’s remains
The city council of Manila passed a resolution on Thursday authorizing Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan to enter into a contract with a taxidermy firm to preserve the remains of Mali, Manila Zoo’s elephant and main attraction......»»
SEC OKs Citicore Renewable IPO
The Securities and Exchange Commission has given its green light to the P11.252-billion initial public offering of Citicore Renewable Energy Corp......»»
Marcos Oks rice subsidies for cops, soldiers
Amid rumors of destabilization, President Marcos yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to promote the welfare of uniformed personnel and their families and announced the approval of funding for rice and health care benefits......»»
Marcos Oks promotion of 4 PNP officials
President Marcos has approved the promotion of four Philippine National Police officials......»»
Mega Prime acquires Jimm’s Coffee Mix
Canned sardines maker Mega Prime Foods Inc. is adding coffee in its product portfolio with the acquisition of select assets of Goldshine Pharmaceuticals Inc., the company behind Jimm’s Coffee Mix products......»»
DMCI plans quick CHP turnaround
DMCI revealed a “strategic plan” to “revitalize” Cemex PH [CHP 1.38, up 0.7%; 32% avgVol], its newest and largest acquisition......»»
‘Cemex will remain a listed company’
The Consunji Group has no intention to delist cement maker Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. (CHP) in the Philippine Stock Exchange following its $305.6 million acquisition......»»
Consunji Group to acquire Cemex for $305.6 million
The Consunji Group is solidifying its entry into the cement business with a $305.6-million acquisition in Cemex Asian South East Corp., the principal shareholder of Cemex Holdings Philippines......»»
Villar lauds focus on faster ROW process
Senate Deputy Majority Floor Leader and former public works secretary Mark Villar had lauded President Marcos’ move to create an inter-agency committee to speed up the acquisition of rights-of-way (ROW), saying this will be crucial to managing the cost of vital rail transportation infrastructure project and in ensuring that timelines are met......»»
‘PWDs, single parents should get birth certificates for free’
The ACT-CIS party-list yesterday vowed to push for a law that will make the acquisition of birth certificates and other government clearances free of charge to persons with disabilities and single parents......»»