Japan is positioning the Philippines at the front of the line for a massive new energy support initiative, signaling deepening ties between Manila and Tokyo at a time of global fuel uncertainty. During a visit to Manila, Japan’s special envoy Fumio Kishida expressed confidence that the Philippines could be among the first recipients of assistance under a planned USD10 billion …
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Environmental regulators have flagged serious operational lapses at the Navotas sanitary landfill, pointing to failures in basic waste management practices that may have fueled the recent fire. In a briefing, Janice Pammit of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) said multiple factors likely contributed to the incident, including methane buildup intensified by extreme heat. …
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The Philippines is moving closer to sealing a bilateral labor agreement with the Oman, a development seen to further strengthen protections for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Gulf state. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said talks are already underway, with both sides expressing optimism about reaching an agreement soon. “Meron kasing napipintong talks tayo ngayon toward a bilateral …
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday inaugurated a major irrigation facility in Leyte aimed at boosting farm productivity and securing stable food supply in the province. The Hibulangan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP), located in Leyte, is a PHP1.12-billion infrastructure initiative that will provide year-round water access to around 2,750 hectares of farmland, benefiting 1,821 farmers, according to the Presidential …
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The Philippine government has launched a centralized online platform designed to give the public real-time access to information on its response to the ongoing Middle East crisis, including updates on assistance programs, fuel supply, and economic safeguards. The Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) microsite, accessible via uplift.gov.ph, was developed through a joint effort of the Department …
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The Senate has begun internal discussions on how it would proceed should the House of Representatives transmit articles of impeachment, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Thursday. Sotto said senators met in a caucus to prepare for possible scenarios, including procedural steps, timelines, and logistical requirements, although he stressed that all preparations remain contingent on action from the House. “Pinag-usapan …
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing to roll out a pilot sale of blended rice in May as part of efforts to stabilize retail prices amid concerns of a potential spike later this year. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the initiative will initially be tested in selected retail outlets in Metro Manila, with the goal of cushioning …
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Senator Imee Marcos is proposing tax incentives for companies that invest in employee health and wellness programs, saying healthier workplaces translate to stronger productivity and better workforce performance. Under Senate Bill No. 1928, or the “Workers Health and Wellness Act,” employers that implement approved wellness initiatives may qualify for tax credits of up to ₱1,000 per employee for firms with …
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Vice President Sara Duterte emerged from the House Committee on Justice impeachment hearings politically battered, if not decisively weakened. The proceedings, marked by detailed testimonies and documentary evidence, have shifted the battleground to the Senate, where her camp now pins its hopes. Yet the strategy of withholding a full defense at the House level in favor of a Senate showdown is a …
Read More »The week just passed has been filled with Constitutionalism, thePower of Congress, and the Power of Judicial Review of the Supreme Court. One of the impeachable officials is the Vice-President. The possible grounds for impeachment under Article XI, Section 2 of the Philippine Constitution are: culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes, or betrayal of the public …
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