The business community cheered the signing into law last week of Republic Act No. 12066, or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (Create More) Act, which President Marcos said would help make the Philippines become a “destination of choice for investments.” The new law enhances the […]…
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Read moreCredit to Author: Louella Desiderio| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
More than 100 shelf-keeping units of Noche Buena products have posted price increases, based on the price guide released by the Department of Trade and Industry.
Read moreCredit to Author: Mayen Jaymalin| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Those seeking to apply for exemption to the poll gun ban are reminded to complete their requirements before submitting their applications to the Commission on Elections.
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MANILA, Philippines—Adamson coach Nash Racela kept it straight and simple when asked about the Falcons’ blowout loss to University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday. Hoping to fuel their Final Four chase, the Falcons took a 75-49 beating instead from the Growling Tigers, who booked a ticket to the semifinals for the first time in five years. “UST happened,” said Racela. READ: UAAP: UST seals return to Final Four after rout of Adamson “We knew that UST is a very explosive team. We struggled to stop them and we struggled offensively, too. I […]…
Keep on reading: UAAP: Adamson hopes to make Final Four ‘the hard way’
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MANILA, Philippines — House Labor and Employment Committee Chair Fidel Nograles on Sunday urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to strengthen the country’s labor inspection system to ensure safer working conditions and better protection of workers’ rights. This statement came after the ratification of the Labor Inspection Convention No. 81 of the International Labor Organization (ILO) early November. In a statement on Sunday, Nograles emphasized that the convention sets global standards for a comprehensive labor inspection framework. READ: Senate OKs ratification of 4 treaties Hence, the Rizal Representative, challenged the government to increase efforts in improving labor inspection […]…
Keep on reading: Lawmaker tells DOLE: Continue to improve labor inspection system
Read moreCredit to Author: Delon Porcalla| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
A ranking member of the House of Representatives yesterday accused China of implementing a double standard with its “expansionist” conduct in the West Philippine Sea, demanding respect but continuing its bullying of the Philippines and other neighboring countries.
Read moreCredit to Author: Janvic Mateo| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
President Marcos has appointed a retired judge of a special commercial court in San Fernando, Pampanga as commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights.
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CEBU CITY, Philippines – San Roque Football Club (SRFC) dominated the Arkiteks United FC, 8-1, to remain the top team in the women’s open division of the ongoing Aboitiz Football Cup Season 24 last Saturday, November 16, at the Don Bosco Technological Center (DBTC) football grounds, here. The win kept SRFC as the top team in the six-team women’s open division with a perfect 2-0 record worth six points. Their lopsided win over the Arkiteks United FC last Saturday put them one goal ahead of the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Women’s Football Team in goal difference. They already […]…
Keep on reading: Aboitiz Football Cup: SRFC stays perfect with 8-1 beating of Arkiteks UTD
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SANTA MAGDALENA, Sorsogon — Classes and work in Sorsogon province will resume on Monday, Nov. 18, after the provincial government lifted the suspension when the weather improved after Super Typhoon “Pepito” (international name: Man–yi) left Bicol on Sunday, Nov. 17. In an advisory, Governor Edwin Hamor declared the resumption of classes in both public and private schools, citing that “Pepito’s (effects in the province) have weakened.” “There is no imperil or threat (anymore) to the community and to the people of Sorsogon,” Hamor stressed in the advisory. Work suspension for both government agencies and private companies across the province has […]…
Keep on reading: Classes, work to resume Monday in Sorsogon in the aftermath of Pepito
Read moreCredit to Author: Jose Rodel Clapano| Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
There is no need for new legislation to create the special court that former president Rodrigo Duterte wished would handle his possible trial for the summary executions of thousands in his so-called war on drugs.
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