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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.....»»
OSG misses Castro, Tamano preliminary conference due to sheer number of documents
The Office of the Solicitor General, who assigned 30 lawyers in the first hearing before the Court of Appeals, were unable to attend the preliminary conference for the issuance of the protection writs for environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro......»»
Suspended Lady Warriors coach wants side heard as UE appeals UAAP decision
UE Lady Warriors head coach Jerry Yee is looking to have his voice heard when he formally files for appeal following the UAAP board’s decision to suspend him for the rest of UAAP Season 86 due to allegations of “committing acts that are inconsistent with the purposes of the association.”.....»»
SC sacks 3 CA employees for shabu
The Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal from the service of three Court of Appeals employees who tested positive for shabu in 2022......»»
CA affirms doctor’s conviction for rape
The Court of Appeals has affirmed celebrity doctor Joel Mendez’s conviction in January 2020 for attempted rape and two counts of rape through sexual assault......»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
‘NOW plea to nullify NTC circular still pending before CA’
The petition of NOW Telecom Co. Inc. to have the National Telecommunications Commission bidding guidelines for the entry of a new major player in the telco industry declared unconstitutional is still pending before the Court of Appeals, the company said yesterday......»»
PNP appeals for calm amid bomb threats
The Philippine National Police yesterday appealed to the public to remain calm when dealing with bomb threats......»»
SMNI appeals Indefinite suspension
Lawyers of Sonshine Media Network International filed a motion for reconsideration yesterday asking the National Telecommunications Commission to reverse its decision to impose an indefinite suspension on the operation of the media network......»»
Anti-Kaliwa Dam priest challenges Ombudsman case dismissal
A convener of the Stop Kaliwa Dam Network filed a petition for certiorari before the Court of Appeals on Thursday, challenging the dismissal of an Ombudsman case against officials involved in the construction of the project's access road......»»
Killua’s owner sues ‘killer’ of golden retriever
PAWS tells Rappler that Killua tested positive for rabies, but it warns it 'may not be accurate due to the fact that the body had already been buried for five days prior to testing and may have been contaminated'.....»»
Grab tests DriveYourCar service
Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines is testing the viability of a new service that allows customers with vehicles to hire a driver for almost P2,000 for 12 hours......»»
Asian Study Reveals Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Found in Personal Care Products from the Philippines
In a press briefing in time for the observance of World Consumer Rights Month, BAN Toxics, a chemical and waste management NGO, discloses the findings of recent laboratory testing indicating the presence of parabens, triclosan, and triclocarban, classified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), in personal care products sold in the country. The result underscores potential health risks for.....»»
Customs revives declaration forms for arriving international passengers at NAIA
THE filled out Customs declaration forms for arriving international passengers at the NAIA Terminals is being revived by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and is now under pilot testing. BOC-NAIA district collector Atty Yasmin Mapa said that international passengers arriving in the country are now obliged to submit […].....»»
Mayor Guo appeals to lift suspension over POGO allegations
The camp of Mayor Alice Guo asked the Office of the Ombudsman to lift her six-month preventive suspension over her alleged link to a Philippine offshore gaming operation hub in Bamban, Tarlac......»»
Romualdez appeals to Beijing: Stop aggression that hurts PH-China ties
MANILA, Philippines — China must stop its aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) saying it only strain the bilateral relations of the two countries, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Tuesday. In an ambush interview, Romualdez said that it is saddening to hear that the Chinese Coast Guard seized supplies intended for troops.....»»
DA appeals to open market in Japan for avocados
The Department of Agriculture is hopeful that the Philippines can finally export Hass avocados to Japan starting this year, taking a bite of the East Asian country’s $150 million market......»»
Missing beauty pageant bet: CIDG appeals dismissal of raps vs ex-cop
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has appealed the dismissal of the charges filed against a former police major and his driver, who were tagged in the disappearance of beauty pageant candidate Catherine Camilon......»»
14-year-old girl killed in Talisay: Mom appeals to suspect-son to give up
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The mother of the man, who accidentally shot dead his 14-year-old sister, is appealing to him to surrender. “Pakita na tawon dong … kay magtagotago ka, mosamot lang hinuon ang problema nimo,” said the mother during an interview on April 30 at the wake of her dead daughter in the basketball.....»»
Cagayan governor appeals disqualification
Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba has sought reconsideration of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ruling disqualifying him from the May 2022 general elections......»»