PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky talked on the phone on Monday night to discuss cooperation amid Russia’s invasion of the European nation. The Philippines was ready to help Ukraine peacefully resolve its conflict with Russia,” the Philippine leader tweeted on Tuesday. “I told him that we in the Philippines are watching […]
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Marcos critics ask BIR to be fair in anti-tax evasion campaign
A CIVIC group on Sunday asked the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to be fair in its clampdown against tax evaders, citing the tax case of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and his family. The group made the call after the bureau filed criminal complaints on Thursday against 53 individuals and companies for evasion with […]
Hitachi to Strengthen Business Structure to Accelerate Growth through Digital, Green, and Innovation
TOKYO, Feb 2, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) today announced that as part of efforts to achieve the goals of the Mid-term Management Plan 2024, it will strengthen the business structure, effective April 1, 2023, in order to accelerate the growth of the Social Innovation Business, with a focus on […]
Proposed new term limits for president, VP opposed
A FORMER lawmaker opposed the proposed change in term limits for the two highest elected positions in the country to five years with a chance to run for a second 5-year term. “The basis (of this provision) is not clear, especially that there are examples of (Congress) in other countries that are able to do […]
Newly elected VP of AWF to make sure weightlifting remains in ’28 LA Games
SAMAHANG Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) President Monico Puentevella was recently elected as Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) vice president in Doha, Qatar. After earning his mandate, the AWF honorary president’s first order of business is to make sure the sport, which delivered the country its breakthrough Olympic gold medal in the 2021 Tokyo Games, will remain […]
Journalists detained over footage appearing to show South Sudan president wet himself
NAIROBI — Six journalists in South Sudan have been detained over the circulation of footage showing President Salva Kiir appearing to wet himself at an official event, the national journalists union said on Saturday. The footage from December showed a dark stain spread down the 71-year-old president’s grey trousers as he stood for the national […]
Marcos orders streamlining of his office
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has issued an order streamlining his office, which will be composed of five units. Under Executive Order 11, the five offices under the Office of the President include the Office of the Executive Office, Office of the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, Private Office, Office of the Special Assistant to […]
Espina: WeCare and Drac Christmas
The holidays saw WeCare president Ramon Sebastian celebrating his birthday with his WeCare family and friends, and the alumni of the University of San Jose-Recoletos’ Dramatics and Cultural Ensemble (Drac) gathered at Alta Vista. The jollity of friendship added to the meaningful celebrations of two events which I happily attended.
Ex-Ilocos mayor appointed as acting NIA head
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed Eduardo “Eddie” G. Guillen, a former mayor of Piddig town in Ilocos Norte, as acting administrator of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). Mr. Guillen will replace former NIA administrator Benny D. Antiporda, according to an appointment letter dated Dec. 9. “By virtue hereof, you may qualify and perform […]
CA to bypass Tulfo as DSWD chief, says Zubiri
ERWIN T. Tulfo’s appointment as Department of Social Welfare and Development secretary is unlikely to receive confirmation before Congress goes on Christmas break, the Senate president said on Monday. “He will be bypassed… and then he will have to be reappointed by the president shorty after that,” Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri told a […]
PBBM, VP Sara: Education, upskilling key to Filipino workers’ future; PSAC in full support
THE Philippine government strongly supports the workers’ skills development and learning recovery programs as they are deemed very vital in making the Filipino workers more flexible and highly adaptable. By upskilling and reskilling the workers, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte believe they can easily adjust to the […]
Romualdez says Marcos to sign 2023 budget after Dec. 14 Brussels trip
HOUSE Speaker Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday said the 2023 national budget will be signed into law as soon as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos returns from this Brussels trip on Dec. 14. “That is the most important piece of legislation, and we’ve tackled it, we’ve dispatched, and we [will proceed] now with our draft,” […]
Farmers, fisherfolk oppose EO 171 extension
FIFTEEN farmers and fisherfolk organizations released a joint statement Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, expressing their opposition to the extension of Executive Order (EO) 171, saying the reduced import tariff did not benefit consumers. The group instead wants the Marcos administration to protect local agriculture, through various programs and interventions to ensure food security. EO 171 […]
PCCI says concerns about RCEP no bar to joining trade bloc
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said the issues raised against joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) should pose no obstacle to participating in the trade deal. “Regarding the concerns of other sectors, I don’t think it should stop us. If you look at the broader picture, many of our Association of […]
Philippines to keep US as its top security ally — political analysts
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE UNITED States would likely remain as the Philippines No. 1 security ally under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., analysts said on Sunday, as the US vice-president is set to visit the country this week. “In just a few months in office, the implementation of a key defense agreement […]
Marcos to raise sea dispute in meeting with China’s Xi in Bangkok
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. would bring up the country’s sea dispute with China in a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to the presidential palace. “The chief executive said that it’s impossible for him to talk to China without mentioning the West Philippine Sea issue,” it said in a statement on […]
US VP Harris visit a show of support to PHL on South China Sea
UNITED States Vice-President Kamala D. Harris’ visit to the Philippines next week will be a reaffirmation of support to the southeast Asian country and maintaining maritime security in the disputed South China Sea, according to a transcript of a background press call posted by the White House on its website on Wednesday. “This visit demonstrates […]
Senate leader calls for creation of oversight committee for confidential, intelligence Funds
THE SENATE president has filed a resolution to form an oversight panel that will investigate the utilization of confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) allocated under the proposed 2023 budget, after several former senators pushed for its activation. “It has long been the practice of the Senate to constitute a Select Oversight Committee for confidential and […]
Marcos to attend APEC leaders’ summit in Thailand
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is set to leave for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Thailand on Wednesday, according to the palace. This will be his first attendance in the leaders’ meeting — to be held on Nov. 16 to 19 — since he became president in July. “In the summit, the […]
ALI’s tallest building
AYALA LAND, Inc. (ALI) has completed the South Tower of Park Central Towers in Makati City. At 248 meters, the South Tower is the tallest building in ALI’s portfolio to date. South Tower is developed under the Ayala Land Premier, Inc. (ALP) brand. Attending the topping off ceremony were (from left) Edwin Magsalansan, director and […]