Taiwan to allow Filipino workers in by Feb. 15
FILIPINO workers will again be allowed to enter Taiwan starting Feb. 15, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) announced on Monday.
OCTA cites continued drop in COVID-19 infections
DAILY coronavirus infections in the Philippines might drop to 4,000 by mid-February and to as low as 1,000 by the end of the month, according to researchers from the country’s premier university.
Undecided voters could be swayed by debates — analysts
PRESIDENTIAL candidates should join debates and forums where they can make a stand on issues and influence undecided voters for this year’s elections, political analysts said at the weekend.
Plastics industry says waste management law amendments not needed to address disposal problems
THE PHILIPPINE Plastics Industry Association (PPIA) said amending the country’s waste management law is not necessary to adopt established plastic disposal solutions such as waste-to-energy facilities.
Solon files resolution seeking incentives for green businesses — big and small
A RESOLUTION that seeks to assess incentives that can be given to businesses, whether big or small, that adopt environment-friendly practices has been filed in the House of Representatives.
IDIS calls on Davao City gov’t to reinforce new protection rules for water source...
ENVIRONMENTAL protection advocacy group IDIS called on the Davao City government to strengthen the enforcement of new local laws after a recent clean-up drive at the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed generated sacks of plastics and other non-biodegradable wastes.
SC disqualifies bar examinees for violating rules, ‘Honor Code’
THE SUPREME COURT (SC) has disqualified several bar examinees for violating rules and the “Honor Code,” the exams chair announced Sunday, the last of the two-day written test for aspiring lawyers.
Quiboloy lawyer questions timing of ‘most wanted’ poster released by US FBI
THE LAWYER of religious leader Apollo C. Quiboloy, who has been indicted for sex trafficking and bulk cash smuggling among other charges in a United States court, questioned the timing of the release of a “most wanted” poster on the accused by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation last week.
Lacson plans to align national and local budget priorities
SENATOR Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson, Sr. plans to address what he called a disconnect between national and local government budget priorities if he wins the presidency in the May elections.
Duterte backs Cusi in Malampaya deal
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte late Friday defended his energy secretary, Alfredo G. Cusi, after the Senate transmitted a resolution to the Office of the Ombudsman recommending the...
Five presidential candidates lay down specifics of their plans
FIVE PRESIDENTIAL aspirants attended a widely broadcast presidential forum to lay down the specifics of their six-year plan if they are elected as executive...
COVID cases continue to drop; 8,564 new COVID cases reported on Friday
The number of coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) cases in the country is continuing to drop but this does not mean people can let their guard down,...