By Rose de la Cruz The partylist system was created by the 1987 Constitution to ensure representation for underrepresented community sectors or groups like labor, peasant, urban poor, indigenous cultural, women, youth and other sectors. But a 2013 Supreme Court decision clarified that partylist is a system of proportional representation open to various kinds of groups and parties and not …
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By Rose de la Cruz The August output of food and electronic factories slowed to a 4-month low hitting 2.8 percent, the slowest since the 1.4 percent in April 2024, 6.8 percent in July and 5.6 percent in August 2023. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority said this posted a four-month low in August, according to the latest data from …
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By Rose de la Cruz With the takeover last Sept. 14 by the New NAIA International Corp., the new operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport of the San Miguel Corp. group, around 844 plantilla position holders of the Manila International Airport Authority, would lose their jobs and face a bleak Christmas this year. Unlike government offices being abolished where …
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By Rose de la Cruz The successful privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has prompted the Department of Transportation to also speed up disposing to the private sector four more airports in 2025. These are Davao, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa and Kalibo, Aklan which are all tourist destinations and won’t require much hard selling. Transportation Undersecretary for aviation Roberto …
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Midas Hotel, Manila — Salvador “Bogs” Violago, the officially endorsed candidate for Governor of Bulacan by Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), met with the local press at Midas Hotel to unveil his vision for the province, just two weeks before formally filing his candidacy. The event, expertly managed by SOCEX Consulting Corp, allowed Violago to share his unwavering commitment to …
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Enjoy an amazing home internet experience with DITO Home WOWFi DITO Telecommunity, the fastest growing telco provider in the country, introduces DITO Home WOWFi– the first 5G RedCap technology Wi-Fi in the world for home usage, powered by DITO’s Standalone, “true 5G” network. In partnership with Huawei Technologies, one of the global leaders in 5G deployment, DITO brings its newest …
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Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Global-Link MP Events International Inc. (GLMP) and Messe Düsseldorf Asia (MDA) proudly present the landmark 30th edition of Pack Print Plas Philippines (PPP) from October 10 to 12, 2024, at the SMX Convention Center Manila! This dynamic expo will redefine the standards of the packaging, printing, and plastics industries, featuring over 9,000 square …
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East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), International Container Terminal Service, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Lamongan Regency, Indonesia, officially opened for business on 2 October. More than 250 guests attended the opening ceremony, marking the launch of East Java’s newest and most advanced gateway. Construction of EJMT began in March 2023, and within 18 months, the terminal was fully equipped to serve …
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Sanya Lopez, Andrea Torres, Rocco Nacino, Tom Rodriguez, and Matteo Guidicelli led the roster of GMA artists who made the start of the ‘ber’ months extraordinary for Kapuso fans via GMA Regional TV’s series of colorful festivities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Nothing beats the infectious high energy of Kapuso singer John Rex in his electrifying performance at the opening …
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MANILA – On September 10, Cargill Philippines hosted its 2024 Poultry Business Conference (PBC) at the Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort in Clark, Pampanga. With the theme “Leading Business Through Synergistic Collaboration,” the event stressed the vital role of strategic partnerships in addressing the evolving needs of the poultry industry and securing our food future. As the Philippines’ population grows, …
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