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Signature campaign for Charter change: ‘Rife with anomalies’

IBON Foundation notes that the logic behind the push for economic Cha-cha is “fundamentally flawed.” “More foreign investment does not mean development,” IBON states, adding that despite the increase in annual foreign investment inflows since the 1980s, this did not translate to growth and development for the Philippine economy. The post Signature campaign for Charter change: ‘Rife with anomalies’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024
Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Bohol bishops warn public of deception in charter change signature drive

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Two bishops from Bohol have issued a Pastoral Letter urging the public against being misled in the signature collection for a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution. The pastoral letter, dated January 24, 2024, was signed by Talibon Bishop Patrick Daniel Parcon and Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy. In the letter, the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Romualdez denies House behind charter change signature drive

House Speaker Martin Romualdez says lawmakers' role is 'to facilitate and encourage democratic participation without direct involvement in signature collection'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Philippines gets 25,000 MT US sugar allocation

Washington has given Manila the green light to export 25,300 metric tons raw value of raw sugar to the US at lower tariff rates, the US Trade Representative announced recently......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

E-motorcyles likely included in review of tax breaks – NEDA

The executive order modifying the tariff rates for electric vehicles will be up for review next week, with the possible inclusion of e-motorcycles in the list of vehicles that benefits from tax breaks......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Duterte mulls PI for Mindanao secession

After accusing President Marcos of being behind the people’s initiative signature campaign to change the Constitution, former president Rodrigo Duterte has put forward the idea of Mindanao seceding from the rest of the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Davawenyos confused on both people’s initiative and Polong’s statements

In the “Duterte country” that is Davao City, some residents were lured to a signature campaign distributed in their communities in the past week seeking to amend the Constitution which they thought was part of Duterte’s campaign......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Lascañas, ex-cop, claims Sara Duterte ‘invented’ Tokhang

MANILA, Philippines — A confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) gunman claimed that “Oplan Tokhang,” the brutal “knock and plead” anti-drug operation carried out by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration was a brainchild of then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The confessed DDS gunman also claimed that the brother of then Mayor Sara Duterte, then Vice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

PNP won’t intervene in people’s initiative

The Philippine National Police will not intervene in the signature campaign seeking to amend the 1987 Constitution as long as it does not lead to violations of the law, according to PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., after former president Rodrigo Duterte called on security forces to “protect” the Charter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Pro-Duterte’s project 50,000 to attend rally opposing cha-cha

The Dutertes’ bailiwick Davao City will be the site of a prayer rally on January 28 Sunday expecting to draw 50,000 in opposition to the signature campaign for a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Dabawenyos to hold huge rally vs cha-cha

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 January)—A crowd of 50,000 is expected to flock Davao City’s main streets on Sunday (January 28) for a prayer rally expressing disapproval against the signature campaign for a people’s initiative (PI) to change the 1987 Constitution, echoing the stand of the Dutertes. Councilor Conrado Baluran, who ran under the Duterte-led […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Pro-Duterte Brgy. captains in Calinan stage rally opposing PI

A protest rally was held last Friday organized by barangay captains of the third district of Davao City to oppose a people’s initiative (PI) signature campaign to amend the Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Going abroad soon? Travel perks, vouchers await travelers

Telecommunications company Globe is offering travel perks for subscribers who purchase any of promos under its data roaming packs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Private firms urged to tap EWA services

The private sector is urged to tap earned wage access services to reduce financial stress among Filipinos who often run low in cash as they await the next paycheck......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Forced out of their homes by rains and landslide, evacuees await help in Barangay Elizalde

MACO, Davao de Oro (MindaNews / 12 February)—At least 35 families occupying a still unfinished evacuation center in Patagan, Barangay Elizalde are hoping relief agencies will come as their ration of half a kilo of rice each is fast running out. The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) listed 11 evacuation centers in Maco […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

CNN Philippines and its financial troubles

Employees anxiously await an announcement from management as rumors of a shutdown circulate.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

PH’s Groseclose disappointed but motivated as more races await in Winter Youth Olympics

Filipino-American Peter Groseclose suffers an early exit in the men's 1500m category, but still has a pair of chances to redeem himself.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Traslacion 2024: Thousands await as Sagrada Familia is paraded on the streets

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Thousands of faithful devotees gathered on the streets to witness the Translacion motorcade, during which the sacred images of Señor Sto. Niño and Our Lady of Guadalupe were transported to Mandaue City to be united with St. Joseph. After a Holy Mass at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

2 Entrepreneurial Skills to Learn in 2024

As captains of small businesses, owners are responsible for steering their respective works of love through unpredictable waters. This comes more important in 2024, where a new set of challenges await, calling for a new set of abilities to learn and master. As we set sail into 2024, the importance of honing specific skills becomes […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024