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China readies blockade of Panatag – US expert
Beijing is deploying a “huge force” to prevent a flotilla of Filipino fishing boats and other small vessels under the Atin Ito Coalition from reaching Panatag or Scarborough Shoal, according to a US-based maritime expert......»»
Rama to contest suspension order in Supreme Court, readies legal fight
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama stays firm despite being ordered a preventive suspension by the Ombudsman. He now plans to ask for Supreme Court intervention, believing the decision might be politically motivated. Rama questions the fairness of the anti-graft office’s six-month suspension, stating he and seven other City Hall officials weren’t given.....»»
Brazil readies for Madonna s free Copacabana Beach mega-concert
The "Like A Virgin" and "Material Girl" performer traveled to Brazil with three planes and 270 tons of equipment, according to her production company......»»
Government readies for surge in cruise tourism
The Philippines expects to welcome at least 300,000 travelers from cruise ships this year – more than triple from 2023 – as the government prepares for their entry by building dedicated terminals in tourist sites......»»
PPA readies P1.5 billion for Leyte, Bohol port projects
The Philippine Ports Authoritywill spend more than P1.5 billion to construct a new port in Leyte and expand an existing one in Bohol to boost trade activities in Visayas......»»
PSE readies delisting of Abra Mining
he Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. will initiate delisting proceedings against Abra Mining and Industrial Corp. after the Securities and Exchange Commission found that the company and some of its officials had illegally sold unissued and unlisted shares over a five-year period......»»
PT& T readies return to stock market
Connectivity provider Philippine Telegraph and Telephone (PT&T) Corp. is securing regulatory approval to lift its two-decade suspension and finally resume trading at the Philippine Stock Exchange......»»
DoubleDragon unit Hotel101 Global readies US listing
Hotel101 Global Pte. Ltd., the Singapore-headquartered subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corp., has firmed up its planned listing in the United States through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company JVSPAC Acquisition Corp......»»
BPI readies issuance of dollar bonds
The Bank of the Philippine Islands is close to issuing its dollar-denominated bond sale, as it has started a series of fixed income investor meetings......»»
Gov’t readies new discount guidelines for seniors, PWDs
The national government is crafting new guidelines to expand the monthly discount cap on grocery items and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Cherryl Carbonell, officer in charge of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau, said on Saturday what they have now was an initial.....»»
BDO readies SMC financial war chest for NAIA
The country’s largest bank is preparing the financing package that will fund the P122.3-billion rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), with San Miguel Corp. (SMC) just weeks away from signing the concession for the project on March 18......»»
EV players push ‘green traffic’ as NEDA readies tariff review
Electric vehicle industry players and clean air advocates are calling on the National Economic and Development Authority to lead the push to accelerate efforts to promote “green traffic” through the inclusion of e-motorcycles as part of those enjoying tax exemption as the agency starts its review of an executive order that modified the tariffs on EVs......»»
FACT CHECK: P20K automatic monthly pension for senior citizens false
A YouTube channel, Tita Kitkat TV claims that the government will now provide an automatic P20,000 monthly social pension for all senior citizens......»»
Marijuana courier dies in General Santos road accident
A motorcycle-riding courier out to deliver some P20,000 worth of his illegal merchandise died in a road accident in Barangay Calumpang in General Santos City before dawn Friday......»»
Marijuana courier dies in General Santos road accident
A motorcycle-riding courier out to deliver some P20,000 worth of his illegal merchandise died in a road accident in Barangay Calumpang in General Santos City before dawn Friday......»»
EDITORIAL - NFA housecleaning
With rice retailed at P20 per kilo still stuck in the realm of aspiration, a scandal has erupted in the National Food Authority, which is tasked to maintain a rice buffer stock for the country by buying from local farmers......»»
Villar pushes extension, higher budget for RCEF
Sen. Cynthia Villar wants to double the annual guaranteed allocation for the rice competitiveness enhancement fund to P20 billion as she seeks to extend the fund by another six years or until 2030......»»
The pests that are toxic politics and rice tariffication
Duterte back in 2019 promised us of cheaper rice with his Rice Tariffication Law. The Marcos-Duterte Uni-Team in 2022 promised to lower the price of rice to P20 per kilo. These promises clearly remained as promises......»»
Lapu-Lapu demolition victims receive cash assistance from LGU
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Around 318 families, who were victims of demolitions last year, received financial assistance from the Lapu-Lapu City Government on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Of the said number, 214 families received P21,000 each, while 104 families received P20,000 each. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said that this was in line with.....»»
DA moving to prevent decline in onion farmgate price
Efforts are now being done to prevent the further decline in the farmgate price of onions as farmers are forced to sell their produce at about P20 per kilo, Department of Agriculture spokesman Arnel De Mesa said......»»