The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, also known as RCEP, took effect in the country on June 2, 2023. This is major economic news that will impact almost all sectors of trade and industry. Surprisingly, many Filipinos are still unaware what RCEP is. Ask your seatmates now if they …
Read More »Proactive approach needed to clean up maritime sector
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) should be commended for carrying out a thorough and relatively swift investigation into the responsibility for February’s disastrous oil spill off Mindoro. However, the scope of the investigation, taken together with the country’s often dubious record of maritime safety, indicates that much more can …
Read More »Sen. Marcos seeks inquiry into US proposal for PH to ‘house’ Afghans
SEN. Maria Josefa Imelda “Imee” Marcos has called for an inquiry into the United States’ (US) reported proposal to the Philippines to “temporarily house” special immigrant visa applicants from Afghanistan. The senator on Thursday filed Resolution 651 seeking the inquiry. She said these Afghans, who are allegedly US supporters, will …
Read More »Lawmakers hail Speaker for ‘taking moral high road’ amid attacks
Leaders of the House of Representatives have lauded Speaker Martin Romualdez for remaining focused on his countless responsibilities while he has been on the receiving end of Vice President Sara Duterte’s apparent attacks, saying he has taken the “moral high road.” Reps. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. and Luis Raymund Villafuerte of …
Read More »Defense chief: PH not a pawn in SCS conflict
Newly appointed Defense chief Gilbert Teodoro said the Philippines is not a pawn in the geopolitical maneuvering in the South China Sea. Reacting to Chinese criticism of recent moves by the administration, Teodoro said the Philippines should not be questioned in its initiatives to bolster its defensive capabilities. “Just like …
Read More »‘Don’t tamper with Maharlika’
Senators warn economic team vs. changing provisions in IRR Senators vowed to keep a keen eye on economic managers crafting the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill once it is enacted into law and warned of “criminal consequences” if the Congress-approved measure is tampered …
Read More »Pimentel: Bring back ‘hastily approved’ Maharlika bill to plenary for reconsideration
SENATE Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel 3rd said Congress can fix some errors in the “hastily-approved” Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill by recalling its approval and bringing it back to the plenary for reconsideration. The senator was referring to what he described as “glaring errors and discrepancies” in the MIF …
Read More »Duterte calls to ‘capacitate Filipino women’
Vice President Sara Duterte said Thursday that now is the best time to work together and “capacitate Filipino women” in the Philippines. Duterte’s realization came as she lauded a women’s group for managing to overcome challenges of digitalization and becoming a valuable partner of the national government in finding ways for …
Read More »P141B needed for NAIA upgrade, says Transport official
ROUGHLY P141 billion is needed to upgrade and fully develop the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). This is included in the terms and conditions that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) prepared and submitted to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) for the proposed …
Read More »LGUs near Mayon brace for sudden evacuation
Local government units near Mayon Volcano are prepared in case of a sudden evacuation, and the Office of Civil Defense said it is ready in case the situation worsens, a spokesman said Wednesday. This developed as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology observed active degassing at the main crater …
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