BoI says Chinese pharmaceutical firm eyeing to invest in PHL
A CHINESE biopharmaceutical firm is eyeing to invest in vaccine clinical trial projects and vaccines manufacturing in the Philippines, according to the Board of Investments (BoI).
Metro Baguio agency gets Congress approval
THE ESTABLISHMENT of an agency for the development of Metro Baguio — composed of Baguio City and five neighboring towns in the province of Benguet — was ratified in the Senate on Tuesday.
NBI arrests 2 for illegal recruitment, estafa
TWO suspects for large-scale illegal recruitment and estafa were arrested on Tuesday, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said.
Duterte not keen to become Marcos anti-drug czar
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has turned down an offer from his successor to lead the incoming government’s anti-illegal drug campaign, according to the tough-talking leader’s former lawyer.
Rule-based order should prevail at sea, says UK envoy
THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK) on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to work with the Philippines and other partners to keep a rule-based order in the South China Sea.
Marcos should pick constitutional body heads, says senator
THE CONFIRMATION of the heads of several independent bodies has been delayed after a senator on Monday said incoming President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. should be the one to appoint the chiefs.
FDA approves use of Moderna for kids 6-11 years old
THE PHILIPPINES’ drug regulator has approved the emergency use of Moderna, Inc.’s coronavirus vaccine for kids as young as six, according to a local drugmaker that lobbied for its approval.
Comelec to lobby for law vs online trolls during campaign period
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) is planning to lobby the next Congress to pass a law that will give the agency power to go after individuals who spread fake news and misuse social media during campaign periods, an election commissioner said.
Incoming Justice chief vows to uphold rule of law
INCOMING Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” C. Remulla on Monday gave assurance he will abide by the Constitution when he assumes office amid apprehensions from various sectors over his past actions of arbitrarily tagging individuals and groups as communists.
Search continues for 7 fishermen in boat collision off Palawan
SEARCH and rescue operations continued Monday for seven of 20 fishermen who were on a boat that collided with another vessel on Saturday off Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
PCCI, Better Internet PH team up to press policies for better broadband connectivity
THE PHILIPPINE Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has teamed up with advocacy coalition Better Internet PH to press the incoming 19th Congress to pursue legislation that will improve broadband connectivity in the country.
VP Robredo ready for transition
VICE PRESIDENT Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo on Monday congratulated her successor Sara Duterte-Carpio on her proclamation and said her office is ready to meet with the new leader’s team for a smooth transition.