Senator warns vs fuel hoarding, profiteering
A SENATOR on Wednesday warned against hoarding and overpricing of fuel in the absence of a price ceiling imposition amid skyrocketing prices.
Veteran legislator Drilon says next president needs expertise to handle ‘perfect economic storm’
THE NEXT president will need economic expertise to tackle the country’s ballooning debt, a record-high budget deficit, and high fuel prices, said Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon, a veteran legislator who is retiring from politics.
Comelec backs bills amending laws on candidate substitution
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday expressed support to proposed measures seeking to modify rules on the substitution of candidates, which are currently vague, complicated or geared towards political dynasties.
New Cabinet members, ombudsmen, other appointments announced
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has appointed his partymate Melvin A. Matibag as acting Cabinet Secretary, according to his office.
Gov’t frontline services remain slow — CSC
THE CIVIL Service Commission (CSC) on Wednesday called on government offices to review and improve their procedures, citing persistent reports of slow service delivery despite a 2018 law on ease of doing business.
PHL gov’t welcomes new domestic worker protection laws in New York
THE PHILIPPINE Consulate General in New York welcomed the passage of two new laws that expand the protection of domestic workers in New York City, which will benefit Filipinos in that sector.
Duterte appoints ex-Marcos lawyer to Comelec
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has appointed three new election officials, including a lawyer who represented the son of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos in his vice-presidential protest in 2016 that he eventually lost.
SC stops election body from taking down big posters
THE Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday stopped the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from dismantling oversized campaign posters inside private property.
Philippines takes delivery of 5.2M Pfizer vaccines
THE Philippines took delivery on Monday of more than 5 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer, Inc., according to the presidential palace.
Lacson says amended Foreign Investments Act has safeguards for micro, small entrepreneurs
PRESIDENTIAL aspirant and Senator Panfilo M. Lacson, Sr. on Tuesday assured micro and small enterprises that there are provisions in the new law that relaxes restrictions on foreign investments to protect their sector.
Bill filed to lure more private sector participation in agri enterprise development
SENATOR Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan, a vice-presidential candidate, on Monday filed a bill that seeks to increase incentives to private businesses participating in enterprise development programs for farmers and fisherfolk.
Cebu bans poultry products from Luzon due to avian flu outbreak
THE CEBU provincial government has temporarily banned the entry of all poultry products from Luzon starting March 8 following the confirmation of avian flu outbreaks in at least four provinces.