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‘Why we need to amend the restrictive economic provisions’

In today’s column, I will publish the full text of the testimony I submitted to the Senate subcommittee on the Joint Resolution of both Houses No.6, which was convened on Feb. 5, 2024 at the Senate Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Senate hearings on economic Cha-cha to start next week

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the Senate will begin deliberating its proposal to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution next week amid heightened political tensions that seemed to have sprung from differing views on how to change the Charter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 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

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

Three-way battle looms for Laguindingan airport

The Aboitiz Group will possibly face two challengers to its P12.75-billion bid to rehabilitate and upgrade the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Masbate looms as boxing hub

Masbate has long been known for its beautiful beaches, rodeo festival, rich mineral resources and tourist spots like the Buntud Reef Sanctuary and Sandbar, Mount Mayong Payong, Pawa Mangrove Park, lighthouses and waterfalls......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Lotilla dinikdik sa power crisis

Kinastigo ni Senador Chiz Escudero ang Department of Energy dahil sa pagkabigo nilang inspeksyunin ang mga power plant bago ang mga unscheduled shutdown na nagpanipis sa suplay ng kuryente sa Luzon at Visayas. The post Lotilla dinikdik sa power crisis first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Joey sa mga naninira sa EB: Bastusan na ang laban, e! Mainggit kayo!

MATAPANG na niresbakan nina Tito Sotto at Joey de Leon ang mga taong nagpapakalat ng fake news na magsasara na ang “Eat Bulaga.” May mga tsismis kasing naglalabasan sa social media na matsutsugi na raw sa ere ang longest-running noontime show sa buong mundo dahil sa pagkalugi. Baka Bet Mo: CNN Philippines tuluyan nang nag-‘shutdown’,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Luzon grid on red, yellow alert — NGCP

The NGCP made the announcement following the shutdown of 19 power plants, with three others operating at reduced capacity......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

It’s getting hot in here!

The heat lately has been impossible to ignore. El Niño looms over the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Philippines, US step up alliance as China threat looms

The Biden administration on Friday assured the Philippines anew that the US commitment to the country’s defense is steadfast amid increasing concerns about provocative Chinese actions in disputed areas of the South China Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Lady Tamaraws aim higher as Final Four spot looms

The FEU Lady Tamaraws aren’t content with their place as “best of the rest” after they inched closer to a UAAP Season 86 volleyball Final Four spot with their three-set drubbing of the Adamson Lady Falcons to improve to 6-4 in the standings......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Spirited clash in Caliraya looms

The Philippine Golf Tour gears up for another spirited clash as it heads to the scenic Caliraya Springs Golf Club for the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship unfolding on April 9 in Cavinti, Laguna......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Araneta-Nontshinga rematch looms as IBF orders world title clash

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano knockout artist Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta and the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world light flyweight champion Sivenathi Nontshinga of South Africa are set for a collision course after the IBF ordered a mandatory title defense this year. In a letter sent to Omega Sports Promotions International president Pio Paulo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

TAPE officially announces Tahanang Pinakamasaya shutdown; GMA-7 reacts

Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc. officially announced that  "Tahanang Pinakamasaya" will go off air. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Addressing the water crisis

The threat of El Niño looms on the horizon, threatening to worsen the already strained water resources of the Philippines. T.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Four-way rumble looms as Interclub unfolds

The 75th Philippine Airlines Senior Interclub golf team championships unwrap today at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro with title holder Luisita bracing for a tough, tough challenge......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024