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The Philippines’ removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s grey list should bring in more jobs as investors become more confident in putting their money in the Philippines, former senator Ping Lacson said. Lacson also credited the passage of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and the strengthening of the Anti-Money Laundering Act – which […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero on Tuesday called on transport and justice officials to conduct a top-to-bottom cleansing of their ranks deployed to airports around the country to improve the country’s image to visitors here and abroad, following the dismissal of security personnel involved in “tanim-bala” (bullet planting) scheme. Escudero lauded newly installed Transportation Secretary Vince […]
Former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday filed a petition before the Supreme Court asking the High Court to release any individuals arrested by the authorities in the implementation of the warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court and permanently prohibit the Philippine government from cooperating with the international […]
More than 1,500 Marikenyos received free medical services during a multi-specialty medical mission led by Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III, in partnership with Manila Doctors Hospital, on March 8, 2025, at Barangka Elementary School in Marikina City. Pimentel, joined by his wife, Special Envoy to the UAE Kathryna Yu Pimentel, personally oversaw the program, […]
With the heat index continuing to rise in recent days, former Senator Ping Lacson hopes the public will take the proper precautions – including supporters who go to candidates’ rallies to show their support. Lacson pointed out that the hot weather has prompted many local government units to suspend classes, and may pose health dangers […]
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administrator, Undersecretary Ariel F. Nepomuceno, emphasized a transformative approach to emergency management during the recent Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) workshop on Whole-of-Society Resilience Building, Preparation, and Response. The event, held from March 4-6, 2025, at the Taipei Marriott Hotel, underscored the critical role of civilian involvement in enhancing […]
Former congressman and Civil Service Commission (CSC) chairperson Karlo Nograles on Sunday called for a stronger and more focused approach to addressing the concerns of women in Davao City as he stressed that respect for women must go beyond mere rhetoric. “As a nation, we’ve made significant strides in advancing women’s rights, but the reality […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero lauded local officials of Sorsogon, led by Governor Boboy Hamor, for steering the province toward sustained growth for the last three years, outpacing all but one province in the entire Bicol Region. According to Escudero, Sorsogon continued its upward trajectory to post a 6.2-percent growth in 2023, increasing its economy in terms of […]
San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc. (SMFB) delivered another year of solid growth in 2024, with strong financial performance across its core businesses. Despite evolving market conditions, the company remained resilient, leveraging strategic investments, operational efficiencies, and sustained consumer demand to drive revenue and profitability. SMFB’s consolidated sales rose 6% year-on-year to ₱400.9 billion, fueled […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero welcomed the announcement of a joint venture (JV) between Nickel Asia Corporation and DMCI Mining Corporation to develop a nickel processing plant in the country, calling the partnership a “monumental stride” in adding greater value to mineral resources obtained from the Philippines. Escudero, a staunch advocate of sustainable mining, said the […]