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Bato dela Rosa admits: ‘I am afraid of going to jail’
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa admitted that he is afraid of going to jail, anxious that he may not see his grandchildren if it happens. His remarks came as speculations abound that investigators of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are already in the Philippines. The ICC had launched a probe into the.....»»
Government t sees more revenue from e-cigarette taxes
The domestic electronic cigarette and vape industry are expected to contribute in hitting the government’s revenue collection goal, as players are urged to pay the right taxes amid Filipinos’ shift to alternative smoking......»»
BFP: Smoking, open flames top causes of fire incidents in Q1
According to the BFP, a total of 3,034 fire incidents have been reported from January 1 to March 1......»»
SP tightens anti-smoking measures to protect minors
THE 20th Davao City Council passed the "Revised Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance of Davao City" on the third and final reading on Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024, at the Sangguniang Panlungsod......»»
Moscow lifts Ecuador banana ban
The restrictions were imposed after a dangerous pest that carries cholera was found in shipments of the fruit Russia has lifted its partial ban on imports of bananas from Ecuador, the Russian food safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor announced on Friday. "We authorize these five Ecuadorian c.....»»
VM Quitain: City Council will revisit firecracker ban if necessary
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews – 11 January) – Davao City vice-mayor J Melchor Quitain Jr. said the City ordinance 060-02 also known as firecracker ban ordinance is “as good as it is now” but they would “revisit” it if necessary. Quitain said this amid allegations that organizers of the recent “Paghinugyaw: Sugat sa Bag-ong Tuig,” Davao City’s […].....»»
DA lifts ban on poultry imports from 2 US states
The Department of Agriculture has lifted the ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their products from two states in the US after the outbreak of avian flu had already been addressed......»»
EcoWaste Coalition Calls Out Quezon City Stores Selling Toxic Cosmetics with Mercury
21 January 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition criticized some beauty product stores in Quezon City for their flagrant violation of the ban on skin-lightening products containing mercury, a health-damaging chemical.Despite the citywide ban adopted in 2018 through Ordinance No. 2767 ahead of the 2020 phase-out deadline for mercury-added cosmetics under the Minamata Convention.....»»
3 Chinese nationals nabbed for violating Davao City’s firecracker ban
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 February) – Three Chinese nationals who used pyrotechnics to welcome the Chinese New Year here are facing charges for violating City Ordinance 060-02 or the firecracker ban. Arrested by operatives of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) for using pyrotechnics at the Royal Pines Subdivision along Shrine Hills in Matina […].....»»
SEC to ban Binance app
The Securities and Exchange Commission is working to ban the Binance app following recent efforts to block its website and other web pages in the country......»»
Malacañang helps fast-track anti-doping requirements as PH faces int’l sports ban
The Philippines continues to race against time as the World Anti-Doping Agency threatens a blanket ban on all international events due to the country's non-compliance of its requirements.....»»
House panel Oks proposed POGO ban
Efforts to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators in the country have gained ground at the House of Representatives after a committee yesterday approved two measures on this......»»
Dinagyang Festival: 10-day gun ban set
A gun ban will be enforced in this city for 10 days in connection with the celebration of the Dinagyang Festival......»»
Xian Lim: ‘In life, everything happens for a reason’
In a brief phone chat with him last year, Xian Lim shared that an actor should not limit himself when it comes to the range of roles to play......»»
95 percent of Pinoys back single-use plastic ban – Greenpeace
Nine in 10 Filipinos support the ban on single-use plastic, according to environmental group Greenpeace Philippines......»»
TikTok facing ban in America; penalized $384 million in Europe
The US House of Reps has passed a bill to ban TikTok unless it cuts ties to Communist China. Chinese parent ByteDance must sell TikTok to another nationality in six months or be shut down......»»
Fuel prices rise by 50¢ per liter amid Russia export ban
MANILA, Philippines —Fuel pump prices will increase by P0.50 per liter starting Tuesday, March 5, due to Russia’s six-month export ban. However, diesel prices will decrease by P0.40 per liter and kerosene by P0.35 per liter, as reported by local oil firms. Shell and Seaoil will implement the price adjustments by 6 a.m. while CleanFuel.....»»
Ban Ki-moon conferred honor, addresses Senate
Former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon called for unity, for nations to come together in cooperation, partnership and solidarity and to redouble efforts to achieve the 17 sustainable development goals......»»
No ban on US beef, dairy despite bird flu
The Philippines will not ban the importation of cattle products such as beef and milk from the United States as regulators maintain that these products are safe to consume amid bird flu cases in the US dairy herd......»»
Solon bubuhayin pag-ban ng cellphone sa iskul
Muling ihahain ni Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian ang panukalang batas upang ipagbawal ang paggamit ng cellphone habang nasa eskuwelahan ang mga estudyante. The post Solon bubuhayin pag-ban ng cellphone sa iskul first appeared on Abante......»»