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Chan questions resumption of vessel dismantling works in Punta Engaño

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The cease and desist order (CDO) that Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan issued against the dismantling of a ship that got stuck on the shores of Sitio Jansen in Barangay Punta Engano has not been lifted. Chan issued the clarification following reports that cutting works to dismantle the ship has resumed......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Seniors can buy OTC drugs without prescription, FDA says

Senior citizens can get their 20 percent discount on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins, and food supplements without needing a prescription from their doctors, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This clarification was issued in FDA Advisory No. 2024-0429, signed by FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate, and aimed at drug outlets, hospital pharmacies,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

PAL denies that it has started the groundwork to sell a minority stake to strategic investor

Philippine Airlines issued a clarification to a news article that claimed PAL was looking to sell a 20% to 25% minority stake to a strategic investor, and that PAL “recently formed a team to ‘receive some offers’”......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

DOH, DOLE deny any hand in Cha-cha signature drive

MANILA, Philippines —  Representatives of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) denied that their agencies are involved in the controversial signature campaign to amend the 1987 Constitution. The clarification came after Senator Imee Marcos brought up, during the Senate’s Tuesday hearing, that DOH’s Medical Assistance for Indigent Patients.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Beermen downplay 8-0 record

Despite a perfect start thus far in the PBA Philippine Cup, CJ Perez and the San Miguel Beermen are far from satisfied......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Orange Brutus unveils new summer favorites

The summer season is at an all-time high, and Orange Brutus‘ new releases promises to make things sizzle even more. For more than four decades, Orange Brutus has satisfied the Cebuano palate with their novel take on fast food: home cooked but served fast and hot. And now the beloved restaurant is ready to prove.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Canino, La Salle far from satisfied despite string of straight-set wins

La Salle coaches expect more from the Lady Spikers even after they crushed the UP Fighting Maroons for a third consecutive straight-set victory.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Anxiety About Money

If I had a million dollars. We often think of money as a fast track to satisfaction. Yet Ecclesiastes 5:10 points out that the lover of money will never be satisfied. There is never an amount of money that is enough. Money promises security, but it never completely delivers. If money can’t bring us real […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Cone far from satisfied as Ginebra braces for semis challenge vs San Miguel

For Tim Cone, Ginebra has to be at its best from start to finish if it wants to stand a chance in a semifinal clash against San Miguel after seeing off NorthPort in the quarterfinals.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Aquilino Pimentel III, ex-speaker Velasco biggest Congress spenders in 2022

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III was the biggest spender among senators in 2022 with almost P130 million, while Sen. Mark Villar was the most frugal with expenses at only P35 mill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Senators won’t go along with Cha-cha

The Senate would most likely not support the effort of the House of Representatives to have the 1987 Constitution amended, with many congressmen insisting that Congress would vote jointly and not separately......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Death knell

Members of the House of Representatives were hoping for a dialogue with senators on Charter change while Congress is not in session, during the long break starting before Palm Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

House and Senate at an ‘impasse’ after senators take exception with loyalty pledge

Gonzales said on Tuesday that the House “(does) not want a word war” and had sought to “temper” the anger of lawmakers by way of a House resolution expressing their collective stance......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Strident

On second reading, the “manifesto” signed by all 24 senators against the ongoing people’s initiative for Charter change was unduly strident. Because of that, it threatens to put the chamber on collision course with the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Senators buck exclusive motorcycle lane on EDSA

Data-driven solutions to address traffic congestion are needed, senators said yesterday as they opposed the proposed exclusive lane for motorcycles along EDSA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Escudero apologizes for EDSA bus lane use, admits ‘abuse of protocol’

Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero apologized after his vehicle, equipped with a protocol plate for senators, was caught using the EDSA busway......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Zubiri to lead Senate delegation in Geneva IPU assembly

Five senators will go to the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly next week in Geneva, Switzerland......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Senate probes Filipino citizenship for sale scam

Senators expressed alarm yesterday over a possible crime ring in local civil registrars that has allowed foreign citizens to fraudulently apply for live birth certificates......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Ex-President Duterte to back ChaCha if revisions limited only to economic provisions

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has changed his stance on Charter Change (ChaCha), saying he will support it for as long as the constitutional reforms will be limited to economic provisions and not to extend the term of the current President, Senators, and members of the House of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024