AUTHORS of a bill allowing workers to organize without interference from employers and armed authorities have called for its immediate passage, citing that the measure complies with the recommendations of the International Labor Organization (ILO) on addressing abuses faced by labor groups. House Bill No. 407 passed the committee level on Wednesday and is set […]
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People under domestic violence orders can own guns, says US appeals court
A United States (US) appeals court on Thursday declared unconstitutional a federal law making it a crime for people under domestic violence restraining orders to own firearms. The decision by a three-judge panel of the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals is the latest victory for gun rights advocates since a Supreme Court ruling last […]
Agriculture lobby expects limited downside to RCEP signing delay
By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporter FURTHER DELAY in joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal would be “prudent” in light of the struggles of the agriculture industry, with consequences of late joining expected to be mild, industry representatives said. “I believe that it is prudent to further delay the (trade deal) ratification. […]
Senator opposes Manila airport sale plan
SENATOR Joseph Victor G. Ejercito has opposed a plan to privatize the Philippines’ main international airport, saying public utility that is vital to national security should remain in government hands. “What happened during the fiasco should be an eye opener for us, but when we talk about utilities concerning national security, I’m still thinking that […]
South Korea provides $1.28-M fund for 5 PHL projects under BIMP-EAGA support program
SOUTH KOREA will fund five projects worth $1.28 million (P70.58 million) in southern Philippines under a program that supports development within the special economic grouping covering Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines. The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), in a statement on Friday, said the five projects are among the 10 approved under the four-country East […]
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 […]
Brazil great Pelé not under palliative care, daughter says
SAO PAULO — Brazil great Pelé has not been moved to palliative care, one of his daughters said on Sunday, downplaying reports that he was in end-of-life care after the 82-year-old was hospitalized last week to re-evaluate his treatment as he battles colon cancer. One of the greatest footballers of all time, Pelé had a […]
BoI tallies 163 IT-BPM projects endorsed for transfer from PEZA
THE Board of Investments (BoI) has received 163 endorsements of information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) projects seeking to transfer their registration from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The DTI said the BoI tally is as of Nov. 17, of which 55 have paid […]
What’s new with Philippine investment incentives
2022 has ushered in several changes to the Philippines: a new administration, the winding down of the COVID-19 pandemic, and updates to the country’s investment incentive strategy. Investment incentives are government concessions meant to attract inbound capital. Taking advantage of these incentives is integral to strategic business optimization. From the relaxing of foreign equity restrictions, […]
Navigating Customs audit and prior disclosure
After more than three years from the time the Bureau of Customs (BoC) resumed the conduct of customs audits, many importers stepped forward and voluntarily paid deficiency duties and taxes by availing of the Prior Disclosure Program (PDP). Based on international best customs practices, the PDP authorizes the BoC Commissioner to accept, as a potential […]
Fringe with benefits? Not anymore for equity-based compensation under RR 13-2022
A little over two months before the year-end holidays, the hearts of many are starting to feel the warm with all the colored lights and family gatherings, along with the never-ending Michael Bublé, Jose Mari Chan, and the occasional Christina Aguilera Christmas songs that we start to hear even in our sleep. Then again, for […]
Typhoon Nesat forces a thousand Filipinos to flee
TYPHOON Nesat (Neneng) forced almost a thousand people in northern Philippines to flee, the local disaster agency said on Sunday, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. vowed to help typhoon victims. In a report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said 960 people mostly from the Cagayan Valley region had been evacuated, with […]
MPIC’s Toledo willing to serve as Marcos’ press chief
A METRO Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) executive on Wednesday expressed willingness to serve as press secretary under the Marcos administration. “Who am I to decline? I would be humbled and it would be an honor and a privilege to serve under the Marcos administration,” said Michael “Mike” T. Toledo, head of MPIC’s Government Relations and […]
Editorial: Call out red-tagging
“Red-tagging” labels individuals or groups as members or sympathizers of the left-wing insurgency, exposing them to the risks of harassment, bodily harm and death from counterinsurgency entities and vigilantes operating with government collusion.According to a May 5, 2022 article posted by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a US-based non-profit organization exposing global violations of […]
House body approves freelance bill
THE HOUSE of Representatives labor committee on Monday approved a measure that seeks to protect the rights of freelance workers and ensure they work under humane conditions. Consolidated House Bill 615 directs the employer and freelance worker to sign a hiring contract. Pangasinan Rep. Christopher V.P. De Venecia, who filed the bill, said freelancers are […]
Lazada asks Senate to soften bill’s liability clause
By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporter LAZADA E-Services Philippines, Inc. on Thursday asked senators to temper the language of a bill that seeks to regulate online transactions, saying making e-commerce platforms like it and Shopee accountable to buyers could make sellers less responsible for product defects. “It dramatically lessens the seller’s responsibility and therefore emboldens […]
Late dictator’s birth anniversary remembered
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. on Sunday led the commemoration of the 105th birth anniversary of his late father. Mr. Marcos, his mother Imelda and other family members attended a Catholic ceremony at a national cemetery for heroes, where the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos is buried. The family was set to head […]
Villar-led ALLTV ties up with CNN Philippines
VILLAR-LED Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS) channel ALLTV has signed a content license partnership deal with CNN Philippines. “Through CNN Philippines, we can provide our viewers with in-depth local news coverage, and a global perspective on key issues, and stories from around the world,” AMBS President Maribeth C. Tolentino said in a statement on Wednesday. […]
Diversified Business Portfolio And Strengthened Core Competitiveness Landsea Green Life Achieved Quality Growth In 2022 Interim Results
EQS Newswire / 22/08/2022 / 11:13 UTC+8 LANDSEA GREEN LIFE SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED 朗詩綠色生活服務有限公司 (Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock code: 1965) Diversified Business Portfolio And Strengthened Core Competitiveness Landsea Green Life Achieved Quality Growth In 2022 Interim Results (19 August 2022, Hong Kong) Landsea Green Life Service Company […]
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited Announces Intention to Delist American Depositary Shares from the New York Stock Exchange and Intention to Deregister and Terminate Reporting Obligations
EQS Newswire / 12/08/2022 / 21:55 UTC+8 NEW YORK, August 12, 2022 — Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited (the “Company”) (NYSE:SHI) (HKEX:00338) (SSE:600688) announced today that the Company notified the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) on 12 August 2022 (eastern time of the United States) that it intends to voluntarily delist its American depositary shares […]