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Catapang tightens security after ambush

Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. yesterday said security measures were doubled following the recent shooting incident involving his vehicle along the Skyway on Tuesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

BSP tightens crackdown vs money counterfeiters

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has intensified its anti-counterfeiting operations, leading to the confiscation of more than P35 million worth of fake banknotes since 2010......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

House tightens security after lawmakers get bomb threats

The House of Representatives has been placed on heightened alert following threats received by lawmakers and House staff last week, including bomb threats, Secretary General Reginald Velasco said on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Ayala Corp tightens insider trading policy

Ayala Corp., the country’s oldest conglomerate, has tightened its insider trading policy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Root of poverty: Dynasties or economic restrictions?

“Government exists for the interests of the governed, not for the governors.” Did the US introduce democracy to the Philippines with that postulate of Thomas Jefferson?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

They treated me like an animal- how Filipino domestic workers become trapped podcast

Migrants from the Philippines make up a huge percentage of domestic workers around the world. But when their employers are abusive, visa restrictions force them to choose between enduring more suffering or becoming illegal. By Margaret Simons Continue reading........»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Tax-funded escorts

Except for those who lost their entitlements, public reaction has been positive toward restrictions imposed by President Marcos on the use of vehicle sirens or wang-wang, blinkers and similar devices as well as special protocol plates......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Hotel group bucks legislated wage increase

The proposed legislated wage increase would hurt the tourism industry, particularly hotels still grappling with the effects of strict pandemic restrictions enforced four years ago, a business group declared......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Lawmakers seek probe on students rights violations in UST

Lawmakers at the House of Representatives filed a resolution urging an investigation into several reported instances of censorship and restrictions allegedly imposed on students at the University of Santo Tomas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Enact anti-dynasty law now, ex-AFP, PNP chiefs urge

Lawmakers blame poverty on the Constitution’s economic restrictions. But a select group of retired generals and coronels think otherwise. It’s politicos who are to blame for dynastic reigns that impoverish Fi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Marcos eyes ease of restrictions for Grab, TNVS operators

Marcos also said that the Singapore-based ride-sharing company contributed to the decrease in unemployment and the 1.1% increase in employment in the “past year and a half.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Moscow lifts Ecuador banana ban

The restrictions were imposed after a dangerous pest that carries cholera was found in shipments of the fruit   Russia has lifted its partial ban on imports of bananas from Ecuador, the Russian food safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor announced on Friday.    "We authorize these five Ecuadorian c.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Ariella, Janine hindi bet ang pagtanggal ng ‘age limit’ sa Miss Universe?

DAPAT may pamantayan pa rin pagdating sa “age restrictions” ang mga lalahok sa Miss Universe pageant. ‘Yan ang naging pahayag ng beauty queens na sina Ariella Arida at Janine Tugonon kahit sinabi nilang ginagalang nila ang naging desisyon na tanggalin ang age limit sa international competition. Sa programang “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” aminado si.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

How LGUs shoo away investors

While discussing how Charter change can attract investors, my Viber group colleagues wondered if problems with LGU corruption are a bigger turnoff to investors than Constitutional restrictions on foreign investments......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Trust deficit

Even President Marcos has acknowledged that the latest people’s initiative to amend the Constitution has become so politicized it is no longer looking like a viable route to lift economic restrictions in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Recto backs insurance for OFWs

The availability of insurance products should extend to overseas Filipino workers , according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto – indicating the possible lifting of restrictions in the current framework......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Philippines conducts marine patrols to check presence of Chinese research ships

MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines on Monday deployed a coastguard vessel to carry out a two-week patrol mission in waters north and east of the country to intensify its maritime presence and check on Chinese research vessels that were spotted in Benham Rise. Benham Rise, which sits off the Philippines’ east coast, is a vast.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Cebuano triathlete to test mettle in Asian Sprint C’Ships in China

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Cebu’s top triathletes, Matthew Justine Hermosa, along with three fellow Filipinos flew to Dexing, China to represent the Philippines in the 2024 Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships this weekend.  Hermosa of Talisay City also represents the Go For Gold-Talisay Luigi Triathlon Group (TLTG).  He is joined by teammates Iñaki Lorbes,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Water cannons sprayed on Philippine boat by Chinese coast guard ship

MANILA, The Philippines: In the latest confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said a Chinese coast guard ships sprayed water cannons at a supply boat on Saturday, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel. The US and Japan immediately expressed their support for the Philippines amid China's aggression off the Second Thomas Shoal, whi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

The Philippines says it won t let China remove a Filipino military outpost on a disputed shoal

ABOARD BRP SINDANGAN (AP) - The Philippines will not allow China to remove a Philippine military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal, a navy official said Wednesday, a day after four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships. Philippine officials summoned a Chinese Embassy diplomat in Manila to convey a strong protest over the confrontation.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024