Lawmaker warns ‘Cha-cha’ may restore foreign bases
A LAWMAKER has sounded the alarm on Congress’ push to amend the 1987 Constitution, saying Charter amendments could also include the removal of a ban on foreign military bases in the country.
BoI to allow return of registrants to PEZA after WFH legal opinion
THE Board of Investments (BoI) said it will allow registered business enterprises (RBEs) to voluntary return to the jurisdiction of the Philippine Economic Zone...
Direct sugar procurement budget of P5B equivalent to 10-15% of harvest, SRA says
THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said that the government’s direct procurement plan with a budget of P5 billion will have the capacity to acquire...
Farmers allocated P10B in fertilizer, fuel subsidies
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said over P10 billion was allocated for fuel and fertilizer assistance to farmers in the 2024 budget.
Some...
Qualifier Yastremska reaches quarterfinals on fairytale run
MELBOURNE — Qualifier Dayana Yastremska continued her fairytale run into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday with a 7-6(6) 6-4 upset of twice former champion and 18th seed Victoria Azarenka.
TNT, Meralco brace for EASL Final Four battle
THEIR Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup campaign is over but TNT and Meralco still have unfinished business in the East Asia Super League...
Petro Gazz Angels tap Japanese Tsuzurabara as new head coach
THE JAPANESE invasion of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) continued after Petro Gazz tapped Koji Tsuzurabara of Japan as its new coach in time...
War rages as Gaza toll said to have passed 25,000
DOHA/GAZA — Israeli attacks and street battles raged across the Gaza Strip on Sunday as Palestinian health officials said the death toll from Israeli...
DeSantis ends 2024 run, endorses Trump as New Hampshire vote looms
SEABROOK, New Hampshire — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his fading presidential campaign on Sunday and endorsed Donald Trump just two days before the...
FACTBOX: Democrats running for US president in 2024
US PRESIDENT Joseph R. Biden, who took office in early 2021, faces little opposition in his bid for the Democratic Party nomination in the...
Supply shocks may derail inflation fight
SUPPLY SHOCKS that could arise from the El Niño weather event may derail efforts to bring inflation back to the 2-4% target range, Bangko...
PHL braces for impact of Red Sea crisis on goods
THE ONGOING CRISIS in the Red Sea is disrupting the movement of goods, which is resulting in delays in shipments and higher costs for Philippine businesses.