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Senate says ‘people’s initiative’ exploits democratic process

The Senate issued a manifesto condemning the “people’s initiative” to amend provisions of the 1987 Constitution, which they said will undermine the power of the Senate. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Pia becomes 1st woman to head Senate Blue Ribbon

Sen. Pia Cayetano has been elected as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, becoming the first woman to head the panel in Senate history......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 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

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

PNP ready to assist Senate in arresting

The Philippine National Police is ready to assist the Senate should it decide to order the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Probe sought into alleged China-based hackers targeting gov’t websites

Sen. Risa Hontiveros filed Senate Resolution 923 on Tuesday, urging the Senate national defense and security committee to conduct a probe into attempts to infiltrate the websites of agencies connected to the defense of the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Senate panel ready to review NGCP franchise

Following the massive power outage that struck Panay Island and other parts of Western Visayas on Jan. 2, another Senate panel is ready to conduct a probe into the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines franchise......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

ERC OKs limited use of LNG for Meralco, FGEN

The Energy Regulatory Commission has allowed First Gas Power Corp. and FPG Corp. to use liquefied natural gas as an alternative fuel supply source for the Sta. Rita and San Lorenzo gas plants “in the case of the occurrence of a fuel supply force majeure event.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

House OKs bill revoking franchise of SMNI on final reading

The House Bill which seek to revoke the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International has received 284 yes notes from the members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

House panel OKs tax breaks for companies hiring senior citizens

Under the bill, companies hiring elderly workers can avail of a 25% tax reduction of the amount paid to salaries, wages and benefits and trainings for senior citizens. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

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

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

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

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