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Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

SFRA deputy commander visits 11ID in Sulu

SFRA deputy commander visits 11ID in Sulu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 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

Philippines, US discuss EDCA site logistics

Defense officials of the Philippines and the United States met to discuss the logistics capabilities in Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites, the Department of National Defense said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Philippines defense strategy operationalized

The Philippines is setting into motion a defense strategy focused on securing and protecting the country’s territorial waters, including marine resources, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

New Delhi raises target for defense exports

India is set to increase production of aircraft engines and gas turbines, aiming to become a major player in the arms tradeThe Indian government has increased its annual target for defense and aerospace production to $36 billion, while raising the export target to $6 billion. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the country aims to increase its production of jet engines and gas turbines to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Philippines Defense Secretary wants more troops in islands near Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Philippines mulls defense asset acquisition from Sweden

The Philippines, through the Department of National Defense , is exploring the possibility of acquiring defense assets from Sweden......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

EDCA with Canada, defense pact with UK – DND

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. confirmed on Tuesday that a memorandum of agreement or understanding with Canada on enhanced defense cooperation is in the works and may be signed soon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Swedens Defense Ministry Causes Panic with Dire War Warning – The Daily Guardian

Title: “Swedish Defense Officials Warn of Impending Conflict as NATO Membership Looms” In a shocking revelation, Swedish defense officials have issued a warning regarding the.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Robin Padilla says sorry to Senate execs over Mariel’s vitamin C drip mess

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla has apologized to officials of the Senate over an incident inside his office involving his wife, actress Mariel Padilla. The actress drew flak after posting on social media last week a photo of her receiving an intravenous treatment inside  her husband’s office at the Senate. ALSO READ: Mariel Padilla’s ‘gluta.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Amid House-Senate rift, Romualdez seeks common ground on Cha-cha with Zubiri

After the Senate delivered a scathing rejection of the ongoing People’s Initiative (PI) campaign to amend the Charter, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has reached out to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to express the lower chamber's support for an alternative PI led by the upper chamber......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Senate, House joint resolution on Cha-Cha now suspended, says Pimentel

After a strongly worded manifesto, the Senate hits the brakes on charter change until they can ascertain the 'real agenda,' says Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Thief apprehended after being caught taking P70,000 mobile phone inside a house

Thief apprehended after being caught taking P70,000 mobile phone inside a house.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Senior citizen who enjoyed doing laundry after taking drugs nabbed

Senior citizen who enjoyed doing laundry after taking drugs nabbed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Mac Tallo spearheads Alicia KSB in back-to-back wins in cash-rich Araw ng Sibugay cage wars 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Alicia KSB Glass is rampaging in the 2nd Gov. Ann K. Hofer-23rd Araw ng Sibugay Invitational Basketball Tournament after logging back-to-back victories. After losing to the National University (NU) Bulldogs in their first game last February 14, the veterans of Alicia KSB, headed by ex-PBA cager Mac Tallo, defeated the reigning.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Resolution condemning China sea aggression filed at Senate

With Chinese aggression at sea intensifying, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s outrage and condemning the continued “illegal and dangerous actions” of the China Coast Guard and maritime militia in Philippine waters......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Pastor Apollo Quiboloy: Senate Committee issues order to arrest, detain him

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Pastor Apollo Quiboloy: Senate Committee issues order to arrest, detain him An order has been issued to arrest and detain Pastor Apollo Quiboloy at the Senate following his continued refusal.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Senate probe sought on smuggling of luxury cars

Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate ways and means committee, said that the Senate investigation aims to determine "revenue leaks" from the smuggling of luxury cars......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Colmenares says he has no plans to run for Senate in 2025 midterm polls

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bayan Muna chairperson and human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares revealed that he will not be running for the Senate in the 2025 elections. In 2022, Colmenares ran for senate. However, he informed Cebu media on Tuesday, March 5, that running in the 2025 polls would be challenging. “Medyo mahirap tumakbo sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024