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Davao judge reprimands Acosta, counsel over MinDA row claim

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 04 June) – The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 15 here reprimanded on Tuesday Maria Belen Acosta, who is contesting her removal as chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), and her counsel, Israelito Torreon, for claiming that the dismissal of her quo warranto petition had been reversed. RTC Branch 15 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Danica grateful sa pamilya after maoperahan: ‘Extra effort sila’

NAG-UPDATE muli ang celebrity mom na si Danica Sotto matapos maoperahan sa gallbladder o apdo kamakailan lang. Sa latest Instagram post, tiniyak ni Danica na mas bumubuti na ang kanyang kalagayan. “Feeling much better a week after cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery). They had to remove my [gallbladder] due to chronic pain and gallstones,” caption niya.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

CTOO plans sustainable approach for new tourism sites

AN OFFICIAL from the City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) discussed plans to promote community-based tourism in Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Local retailers seek removal of de minimis value in imports

The Philippine Retailers Association has urged policymakers to reevaluate and remove the de minimis value in import goods, particularly concerning online retail purchases......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Luzon Economic Corridor project to draw foreign investments

President Marcos has expressed confidence that the Philippines will do better in luring investments once the Luzon Economic Corridor discussed during his recent visit to Washington is completed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

DOTr: No letup in active transport push

The Department of Transportation has committed to sustain its efforts to promote active transport, as it faces criticism for considering the removal of the bicycle lane along EDSA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Paurong mag-isip : MMDA s proposal to remove EDSA bike lanes draws flak

Mobility advocates scored the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) after proposing the removal of bicycle lanes on EDSA — a move seen by the group as counter to the president's directive on sustainable modes of transportation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

PH set to open Helsinki embassy this year

The Philippines is set to open an embassy in Helsinki, Finland later this year, aiming to enhance trade and relations between the two nations, a Finnish diplomat who recently visited the Philippines said. During his two-day visit on April 11 and April 12, Jarno Syrjälä, Finland’s Undersecretary of State for International Trade, discussed areas of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Comprehensive Partnership the goal for NZ and the Philippines

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held a bilateral meeting today with the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The Prime Minister was accompanied by MP Paulo Garcia, the first Filipino to be elected to a legislature outside the Philippines.During today's meeting, Prime Minister Luxon and President Marcos Jr discussed opportunities to strengthen t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

US Defence Secretary holds talks with Chinese counterpart, first since 2022

Washington [US], April 17 (ANI) United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and and his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun held talks in nearly 18 months and discussed US-China defence relations and regional and global security issues, the Pentagon said. In the meeting held via videoconference on Tuesday, Austin stressed the importance of keeping military-to-military communication lines between the US and China open, it said......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

US, China defense chiefs hold first call since 2022

Pentagon - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday, the first dialogue between the two countries' defense chiefs in nearly 17 months.The Pentagon said Austin and Chinese Admiral Dong Jun discussed "defense relations" and global security issues from Russia's unprovoked war in Ukraine to recent provocations from North Korea. A press release said Austin stressed the importa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

British Chamber highlights cybersecurity industry in boosting UK-PH trade

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson, together with the Department for Business and Trade Philippines Country Director James Thackery discussed the bilateral economic opportunities between the UK and the Philippines, citing significant sectors including cybersecurity, infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, among others. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Secret deal

Finally breaking his silence on a raging controversy, Rodrigo Duterte discussed reports that during his presidency, he had entered into a gentleman’s agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping that compromised Philippine sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

United States, Philippine defense officials discuss maritime capabilities

Opportunities to support the Philippines’ maritime capabilities have been discussed by the United States and Philippine defense officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

‘Government should help exporters hurdle EU barriers’

The government must seek the removal of some trade barriers imposed by the European states to allow exporters to maximize the opportunities of the country’s prospective free trade agreement with Europe, an industry group said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

DSWD tackles peace initiatives with AFP

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) revealed that they have discussed cooperation and peace initiatives with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). DSWD Assistant Secretary Arnel Garcia said the meeting on Monday was to discuss the program that will cover members of non-state armed groups and victims of terrorism. “We have.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

VP Sara mum on political issues

AMID the current political issues Vice President Sara Duterte is facing due to her stand on national issues, she has not discussed it with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte nor with her UniTeam running mate, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Lufthansa to build 2nd hangar in Philippines

MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa is looking to build a second hangar in the Philippines, as part of its expansion plans in the Southeast Asia region, said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Thursday. Pascual said the plan was discussed during a meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos and Lufthansa's managers in Berlin where Marcos was o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

UST’s TomasinoWeb back on socmed, gets new adviser

Campus digital publication TomasinoWeb has resumed its social media operations weeks after the University of Santo Tomas drew flak for ordering the removal of a photo, which administrators claimed subjected UST to public ridicule......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024