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NEWS BRIEFS | Misamis Oriental Updates, 31 January 2024
P12.75 billion ok’d for Laguindingan airport expansion The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) said it approved the expansion of Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental, which has become the most overcrowded airport in the region. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan approved the “parameters, terms, and conditions of the upgrade of the airport,” Mindanao’s second busiest airport. The […].....»»
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......»»
Boeings safety culture falls short despite companys efforts to fix it, experts say
A recent report by a panel of outside experts has highlighted concerns about safety culture at aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The panel found a “disconnect” between.....»»
Imee: EO 57 draws foreign interference, harmful to PH
MANILA, Philippines — The measure beefing up the country’s maritime security, recently signed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., is seen by the President’s elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos, as welcoming ‘many Trojan horses’ of foreign interference. The senator, who also heads the Senate panel on foreign relations, was pertaining to Executive Order No. 57,.....»»
Japan flight returns to airport with cockpit window crack; no injuries
TOKYO — An All Nippon Airways domestic flight turned back to Japan’s northern airport of Sapporo after a crack was found on the cockpit window, according to the airline and media reports. ANA Flight 1182 was en route to Toyama airport in central Japan on Saturday but had to return to the New Chitose airport.....»»
DA: NFA rice sale probe to push through
The investigation into the alleged illegal sale of rice to some traders by the National Food Authority will not be affected despite the dismissal of former Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) director Demosthenes Escoto, who headed the probe panel......»»
Philippines rises 23 spots in World Happiness Report
The Philippines rose 23 spots to land 53rd in the in the 2024 World Happiness Report. The Philippines was 76th in the World Happiness Report in 2023 and 60th in the 2022 report. The country also ranks as the 2nd happiest country in Southeast Asia, next to Singapore, which placed 30th. READ MORE: What makes Cebuano.....»»
ICC can t probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz
MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor. Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany. Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i.....»»
Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, is dead at 84
MANILA, Philippines — Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, has died. His passing was announced by the late senator’s son, Rebo Saguisag, in a statement that he posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday. “We are grateful that, in his final months, he was able to spend time with relatives, friends and countless.....»»
Top Philippines PR agency head to join panel of judges in Stevie Awards
Top Philippines PR agency head to join panel of judges in Stevie Awards.....»»
Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanction compliance
At the United Nations, a recent vote on renewing a panel of experts monitoring North Korea’s compliance with international sanctions has caused tension among member.....»»
House arrest warrant vs Quiboloy moot – lawyer
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s lawyer says the arrest warrant issued by a House of Representatives panel is moot as the panel’s hearings are already adjourned......»»
House panel cites Quiboloy in contempt for snubbing SMNI franchise hearings
The House legislative franchises committee cited embattled preacher Apollo Quiboloy in contempt after he again refused to attend the panel’s hearing into the alleged franchise violations by the television network connected to his church......»»
Senate panel cites Quiboloy in contempt
Senate panel cites Quiboloy in contempt.....»»
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......»»
Pinoy children unable to report online sex abuse – report
Fifty-five percent of children surveyed in the Philippines did not know how to report harmful content on social media, a report on online child sexual exploitation and abuse revealed......»»
AMLC to be invited in next Senate hearing on Quiboloy s alleged abuses
The Senate women and gender equality committee has invited the AMLC to attend the next hearing as the panel seeks to determine the extent to which Quiboloy siphoned funding from KOJC followers through money laundering......»»
Quick look at the week ahead
Domestically, Cebu Landmasters will wrap up its follow-on offering sale of preferred shares tomorrow (the listing is next week), and on Friday, we’ll get the inflation data for March from the Philippine Statistics Authority (which will set the table for the BSP’s decision on interest rates on Monday of next week). I.....»»
`Mail order’ bride kinalawit sa airport
Isang babae ang dinakma sa airport matapos mabisto sa `mail order’ bride modus. The post `Mail order’ bride kinalawit sa airport first appeared on Abante......»»
Caap-Davao denies aircon shutdown at Davao Airport
THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap-Davao) denied allegations of shutting down the centralized air conditioner at Francisco Bangoy International Airport (Davao International Airport), countering claims made by a netizen regarding the alleged mistreatment of passengers......»»