PHL reports China ship breach of sea regulation
A PHILIPPINE government vessel on Sunday reported a recent close distance maneuvering incident involving a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship in Scarborough Shoal.
Marcos heirs refuse to pay tax, assert case still pending
THE HEIRS of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos maintained at the weekend their refusal to settle the family’s unpaid estate tax that has ballooned to more than P200 billion, asserting that the tax liability case is still pending in court.
Task force must pursue conviction of vote buyers, sellers
THE COMMISSION on Elections’ (Comelec) planned task force against vote-buying should resolve to jail vote buyers and sellers, political analysts said at the weekend.
Taal Volcano still at ‘intensified unrest’ after March 26 eruption
TAAL Volcano remained at an “intensified unrest” state on Sunday after an eruption Saturday morning that emitted plumes of up to 3,000 meters, according to state volcanologists.
ADB to assist Bangsamoro region in fiscal management
THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) will provide technical assistance to local government units and agencies within the Bangsamoro region to strengthen management of public funds.
4 electric cooperatives penalized for failure to submit required report
THE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered four electric cooperatives to pay a combined P2.5 million in administrative penalties for failing to submit required monthly reports that serve as basis for regulating charges that are passed on to consumers.
House open to concur with Senate version of freelance workers bill
THE HOUSE of Representatives is willing to adopt the Senate’s final version of a bill seeking to promote the welfare of freelance workers when Congress resumes sessions on May 23, a lawmaker said on the weekend.
DTI renews partnership with ad council vs false advertisements
THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) has renewed its partnership with non-profit organization Ad Standards Council (ASC) to protect consumers against false and misleading advertisements.
NUP chief backs Robredo; Domagoso plans to replicate Divisoria sale strategy
THE CHIEF of the National Unity Party (NUP) has backed the presidential run of Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo, just days after the group founded by ex-President Gloria M. Arroyo’s former allies endorsed the candidacy of the opposition leader’s main rival.
3 party-lists promise real sectoral representation in House
SEVERAL party-list groups have vowed real sectoral representation in Congress by pushing for laws that are consequential to their respective movements.
Comelec: Marcos cases to be resolved by April
By John Victor D. Ordoñez
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) will decide on the pending disqualification cases against the son and namesake of the late...
Lacson leaves party that now supports Robredo’s candidacy
SENATOR PANFILO Panfilo M. Lacson, Sr. on Thursday announced that he will now be running for president as an independent candidate after leaving Partido...