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Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers. Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»
SEC pushing through with higher filing fees
The Securities and Exchange Commission is hoping to push through with the proposed hike in charges and fees this year after it was met with opposition by business groups last year......»»
CREC to pursue IPO, listing eyed on June 7
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. is pushing through with its planned P8-billion initial public offering this quarter......»»
No lottery in PBA draft
A plan to hold a special no-order, computer-generated lottery for PBA draft applicants who would’ve been eligible to join at least four years earlier isn’t pushing through after all. According to PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, any change in format will require approval from the Board of Governors and for the moment, the guidelines for the draft on July 14 remain the same as before, meaning the order will follow the reverse standings of the teams the previous season unless slots are traded......»»
CREC targets market debut in May
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. is pushing through with its public listing in the second quarter, but has downsized the planned initial public offering by about P5 billion......»»
Rama pushes for open, democratic approach to charter change
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is pushing for open and democratic discussions about charter change, including holding a referendum during the 2025 elections to gauge public opinion on potential constitutional amendments. Through his program, Ingna’ng Mayor, aired on Sugboanon Channel on Tuesday, February 13, he called for a “referendum” process to.....»»
Duterte trying to escape ICC through Mindanao secession — lawmaker
A House minority lawmaker said on Thursday that former President Rodrigo Duterte may be pushing for Mindanao to secede from the country to stay out of the clutches of the International Criminal Court......»»
5150 CamSur is back next month
After a six-month postponement, the 5150 Triathlon CamSur homecoming is finally pushing through next month with a diverse cast of seasoned campaigners and emerging racers, including age-groupers, showcasing their prowess in various disciplines against the scenic backdrop of Camarines Sur......»»
Diverse triathlon cast to figure in 5150 CamSur homecoming
After a six-month postponement, the 5150 Triathlon CamSur homecoming is finally pushing through next month with a diverse cast of seasoned campaigners and emerging racers, including age-groupers, ready and eager to showcase their prowess in various disciplines against the scenic backdrop of Camarines Sur......»»
US admiral alleges China gaining territorial space through force
SYDNEY, Australia: This week, Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said China is trying to gain territorial space through force through its actions in the South China Sea, which are destabilizing the region. A series of recent maritime run-ins between the Philippines and China have involved water cannons and heated verbal exchanges. In an address to the Lowy Institute think t.....»»
Demographic issues
It is not uncommon to see Filipina yayas pushing strollers of children in Singapore’s shopping centers......»»
DSWD wants 4Ps cash aid increased
Due to the continuing rise in inflation rates, the Department of Social Welfare and Development is pushing for an adjustment in the cash grants given to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program......»»
Grab calls for localization of traffic plans
Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines is pushing for a localized approach in addressing the traffic crisis in the country, warning that a one-size-fits-all program may worsen the situation......»»
NEDA pushes for EO to strengthen RDCs’ role
The National Economic and Development Authority is pushing for the issuance of an executive order aimed at strengthening the role of Regional Development Councils as part of efforts to achieve inclusive growth and development......»»
Navigating brand activism
The Philippines is experiencing a notable shift in corporate practice and behavior, reflecting a broader, global movement toward brands that are not just about profits but are deeply engaged in societal, environmental, and political dialogue. This change stems from a growing desire and demand among consumers for companies to contribute more meaningfully to societal welfare, pushing the boundaries of traditional business roles......»»
Instagram Targets Accounts Who Only Repost Other User’s Content in New Algorithm Change
Instagram announced in a blog post a series of algorithm changes that targets accounts who repost content as the new algorithm significantly impacts the reach of content aggregator accounts. This comes as Instagram’s content recommendation has always favored established accounts with large follower counts, often pushing content aggregators to the forefront. These accounts typically repost […].....»»
NEDA pushes phaseout of single-use plastic
The National Economic and Development Authority is pushing for the phaseout of single-use plastics and investments to improve waste management with the country’s total daily waste projected to rise to 194,138 metric tons by 2055......»»
Philippines aggressively pushing free trade deal with US
The Philippines continues to aggressively push for a bilateral free trade agreement with the US, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
NGCP seeks resolution of cases hampering Tuy-Dasmariñas project
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is pushing for a “speedy court resolution” of cases delaying the completion of a transmission line project in Dasmariñas, Cavite......»»
All systems go for 4-nation naval drills in West Philippine Sea
The Philippines and treaty allies the US, Australia and Japan are embarking on joint naval exercises today – including anti-submarine warfare – in a show of force in the face of China’s growing aggressiveness in pushing its claims in the South China Sea......»»