Doctors remove Erap from ventilator support
Former president Joseph Estrada was removed from ventilator support yesterday as his condition improved, according to his son, former senator Jinggoy Estrada......»»
Duterte hails heroism of ‘troops’ in war vs COVID-19
President Duterte underscored in yesterday’s commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) the selfless display of dedication by the country’s frontline workers, including health care personnel who have been at the forefront in the fight against COVID-19......»»
On Day of Valor, Duterte pays tribute to frontliners as Robredo rallies for unity amid dark times
As the country commemorates Day of Valor and grapples with rising COVID-19 infections, President Rodrigo Duterte paid tribute to the frontliners while Vice President Leni Robredo rallies for unity amid "dark times" amid pandemic......»»
Erap s condition steadily improving, Jinggoy says
The condition of former President Joseph Estrada, who has been hospitalized for COVID-19, continues to improve, his son former Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said Friday......»»
Araw ng Kagitingan: Salute to present-day heroes
ON April 6, 1961 or exactly 60 years ago this week, Congress passed Republic Act 3022 that was signed into law by President Carlos P. Garcia “proclaiming the ninth day of April as Bataan Day and declaring it as a legal holiday.” The continuing observance of quarantine restrictions mutes anew this year’s observance. Yet the […].....»»
What can we expect from the government’s tax reform after the election? – Financial
In tax matters, there are possibilities in terms of tax increases, consider this Thursday Enrique QuintanaVice President and General Manager of Editing Financial. There are.....»»
‘Feelings’
I have delayed part II of my column “Duterte 2.0” because of a matter of grave concern that the President seems to have responded to with his usual timidity towards the hostile acts of China......»»
Jeff Bezos supported Joe Biden’s proposal to raise taxes on companies in the US
Jeff Bezos (EFE) Jeff Bezos, Richest man in the world And Amazon CEO, backed US President Joe Biden’s proposal to raise corporate income taxes for.....»»
Rody & lsquo;fit and healthy,& rsquo; Palace insists
President Rodrigo Duterte did not attend Thursday’s Cabinet meeting held via Zoom, a day after he canceled his scheduled public address “Talk to the People” for the second time this week......»»
Salceda urges PRRD to reconsider EO lowering taxes on imported pork
Albay Rep. Joey Salceda on Thursday urged President Rodrigo Duterte to reconsider his decision to reduce import duties on pork meat, saying that the government must instead help the domestic hog industry with tariff revenues. “The price differential between imported pork at around P190 after duties, and the domestic price of around P300-400 a kilo […] The post Salceda urges PRRD to reconsider EO lowering taxes on imported pork appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Chinese vaccines, investments keeping Duterte mum on ships in Julian Felipe Reef — fisherfolk
“China’s vaccine diplomacy and economic investments seem to clamp a gag order on President Duterte about the sea row," Pamalakaya said......»»
IS-linked militants chased from Mozambique town of Palma: president
IS-linked militants chased from Mozambique town of Palma: president.....»»
Duterte negative for COVID-19 in last swab test — Go
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte tested negative for COVID-19 when he underwent his last swab test during the Holy Week, his longtime aide Sen. Bong Go said Thursday. “Regular naman pong nagpapa-swab test si Pangulong Duterte at, so far naman po, sa awa ng Diyos, ay negatibo naman po kung pagbabasehan po ‘yung last […] The post Duterte negative for COVID-19 in last swab test — Go appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Duterte approves lower tariff on pork imports
President Duterte has approved the proposal to slash tariff rates on pork imports to as low as five percent in response to the pork supply shortage that led to soaring prices......»»
Panlilio vaccine czar for Team Philippines
Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino has tasked POC vice president Al Panlilio to head the vaccination program for national athletes vying in the Hanoi SEA Games......»»
Duterte needs wider counsel on WPS tiff
President Duterte should come out of his Davao redoubt and seek wider consultation on the escalating dispute over military outposts built by China in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, a situation that could explode into an armed confrontation......»»
Erap still in stable condition, says son
Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada, who has been hospitalized for COVID-19 since March 28, remains in stable condition, his son said......»»
Shell allocates P20-B for recalibrated `new normal’ business operations
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation is investing approximately P20 billion over the next five years to recalibrate business operations under the new normal. In a press conference on Wednesday, Pilipinas Shell President and Chief Executive Officer Cesar Romero said the company prioritizes the transformation of its Tabangao refinery in Batangas into an import terminal. He […] The post Shell allocates P20-B for recalibrated `new normal’ business operations appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Panlilio named COVID-19 vaccine czar for SEAG-bound athletes
Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino on Wednesday tasked his first vice-president Al Panlilio to head the group in charge of the vaccination of all the national team seeing action in the Hanoi Southeast Asian Games late this year......»»
Agriculture groups ask Duterte to stop MAV hike
Various agriculture associations have banded together to appeal to President Duterte to reject the Department of Agriculture‘s plan to increase the minimum access volume and reduce tariffs on pork, saying such measures will negatively impact the industry......»»