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House panel OKs tax-free hazard pay to judges, prosecutors

A House panel has approved a substitute bill that seeks to grant tax-free hazard pay to prosecutors and judges of regional, metropolitan, and municipal trial courts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Senate OKs P100 wage hike bill on final reading

The P100 minimum wage hike for private sector workers has been approved on third and final reading by the Senate, with 20 affirmative votes and no negative votes or abstentions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Senate OKs Eddie Garcia bill on third reading

The Senate yesterday approved on third and final reading the so-called Eddie Garcia bill, which seeks to protect movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Government OKs higher 60,000 MT potato imports at lower tariff

The Philippines has allowed the entry of more imported potatoes used for making chips and french fries at a lower tariff to meet the growing demand for the raw material by local snack manufacturers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Senate OKs on second reading P100 wage hike

The Senate approved on second reading yesterday a bill seeking a P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers – a Valentine’s gift to minimum wage earners......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Marcos OKs pharma-zones for cheaper generics

To ensure the availability of affordable medicines, President Marcos is pushing for measures to encourage both local and foreign pharmaceutical firms to take part in drug manufacturing in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Marcos OKs 10-year roadmap to improve maritime industry 

The 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028, outlined in Executive Order 55, which Marcos signed on February 8, aims to create a “strong and reliable” Philippine Merchant Fleet that will meet the country’s sea transport requirements and goals for national development......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Insurance commission OKs doubling of vehicular accident indemnity claims

The Insurance Commission has doubled the indemnity claims for vehicular accident victims as part of government efforts to improve overall insurance coverage in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

House panel Oks proposed POGO ban

Efforts to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators in the country have gained ground at the House of Representatives after a committee yesterday approved two measures on this......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

ADB OKs $400,000 assistance to Philippines for offshore wind projects

The Asian Development Bank is extending $400,000 to the Philippines to support the development of offshore wind ports in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

PEZA OKs P2.21 billion investments

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has approved P2.21 billion worth of investments during its first board meeting last week......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Marcos OKs military’s P2-trillion wish list for weapons, equipment

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the military’s revised wish list for new weaponry and equipment to shore up the country’s defenses against threats, in the face of a rapidly evolving regional security landscape. The updated acquisition plan called “Re-Horizon 3” will focus on “an array of capabilities which will range from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Manila council OKs preserving Mali’s remains

The city council of Manila passed a resolution on Thursday authorizing Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan to enter into a contract with a taxidermy firm to preserve the remains of Mali, Manila Zoo’s elephant and main attraction......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

SEC OKs Citicore Renewable IPO

The Securities and Exchange Commission has given its green light to the P11.252-billion initial public offering of Citicore Renewable Energy Corp......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Marcos Oks rice subsidies for cops, soldiers

Amid rumors of destabilization, President Marcos yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to promote the welfare of uniformed personnel and their families and announced the approval of funding for rice and health care benefits......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Marcos Oks promotion of 4 PNP officials

President Marcos has approved the promotion of four Philippine National Police officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Supreme Court affirms NTC orders nixing 4 telcos’ 3G service bid

The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the orders of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) that junked the bid of Next Mobile Inc., now operating as NOW Telecom, and three other firms for a third-generation mobile communications technology or 3G radio frequency......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Flex your summer! 4 must-do activities to make this sunny season your best yet

To let you flex more this summer, DITO has recently launched mobile postpaid products that fit whatever budget and lifestyle. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Flex your summer! 4 must-do activities to make this sunny season your best yet

To let you flex more this summer, DITO has recently launched mobile postpaid products that fit whatever budget and lifestyle. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024