House votes today on ABS-CBN franchise - 4時間前  philstar.com

A thunderstorm resulted in a power outage at the House of Representatives plenary hall yesterday, derailing the summation proceedings of lawmakers discussing the franchise of beleaguered broadcast giant ABS-CBN.

Dismissal of health petition vs Duterte questioned - 4時間前  philstar.com

Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen said there was something “highly irregular” about the outright dismissal of the petition compelling President Duterte to disclose the state of his health without first requiring Malacañang to give its comment.

New women’s agency chief named - 4時間前  philstar.com

President Duterte has named Philippine Commission on Women commissioner Sandra Sanchez-Montano as the new chair of the agency, Malacañang announced yesterday.

Stimulus package complete, but Palace undecided on special session - 4時間前  philstar.com

The proposed stimulus package intended to revive the pandemic-battered economy has been completed, but the executive branch is still studying whether to ask Congress to hold special sessions to pass the measure, Malacañang said yesterday.

Don’t collect excessive personal info, restaurants told - 4時間前  philstar.com

The National Privacy Commission reminded business establishments such as restaurants, barbershops and beauty salons not to collect excessive personal information in the health contact tracing forms they require their customers to fill out so as to minimize risks of data privacy breach.

Stimulus bills ready; special session still under study - 8時間前  philstar.com

"The calling of special sessions is still being studied because the opening of the regular session of Congress is approaching," Roque added.

Roque: We could've 'done better' by expanding COVID-19 testing capacity in January - 9時間前  philstar.com

Malacañang on Thursday admitted that it could have increased the country's capability to test for the novel coronavirus disease months sooner.

Citing danger to organized labor, trade unionists join legal fight vs Anti-Terrorism Law - 10時間前  philstar.com

Trade unionists assailed the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 before the Supreme Court, citing the danger the law poses to labor rights defenders.

PNP chief warns checkpoint personnel: Be courteous, follow ethical doctrine or action will be taken - 11時間前  philstar.com

"This is a fair warning to all the Regional Directors and their personnel on QCPs, if we continue to receive reports about being rude and impolite, I will not tolerate it and you shall be dealt with accordingly," Gamboa said.

COVID-19 tally in Philippines reaches 51,754 with 1,395 new cases - 12時間前  philstar.com

The day before, the Philippines hit a troubling milestone of crossing 50,000 cases after the DOH logged 2,539 cases—the highest single-day increase reported in the country.

More benefits for work-from-home employees sought - 4時間前  philstar.com

Sen. Francis Tolentino wants the National Internal Revenue Code and the Telecommuting Act amended to provide additional tax deduction benefits to workers forced to work from home during quarantine.

AMLC to Philippines: Implement new anti-terror law - 4時間前  philstar.com

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said the Philippines should effectively implement the recently enacted Anti-Terror Act and also amend the country’s anti-money laundering law to avoid sanctions from Paris-based global watchdog Financial Action Task Force.

DOH urged to cover funding for COVID vaccine - 4時間前  philstar.com

The House of Representatives has given assurance of a budget allocation for potential vaccines for the coronavirus disease 2019.

Australia to hire Pinoy welders, agriculture workers - 4時間前  philstar.com

Australia is looking to hire Filipino workers despite the economic difficulties from the COVID-19 pandemic, Philippine Ambassador Ma. Hellen dela Vega said yesterday.

Palace glad over US move on Bato’s visa - 4時間前  philstar.com

Malacañang welcomed yesterday the assurance of the United States government to “fix the problem” on the cancelled visa of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa after President Duterte talked with US President Donald Trump over the phone recently.

Stimulus bills ready; special session still under study - 8時間前  philstar.com

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque noted that Congress would start a new regular session soon.  

Roque: Dance with COVID-19 not literal, refers to hammer and dance theory - 10時間前  philstar.com

After being ridiculed for his remark about "dancing" along with the pandemic, presidential spokesman Harry Roque explained Thursday that his statement was not literal and that he was referring to a theory on the virus that went viral online.

Declaration of communist rebels as terrorists up to court, not Duterte — Lacson - 11時間前  philstar.com

The proscription of the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing the New People's Army was previously up for approval at the Manila Trial Court but, under the newly passed anti-terror law, it will be handed over to the CA.

No new deaths reported as COVID-19 tally in Philippines hits 51,754 - 12時間前  philstar.com

(Update 1, 5:39 p.m.) The day before, the Philippines hit a troubling milestone of crossing 50,000 cases after the DOH logged 2,539 cases—the highest single-day increase reported in the country.

Palawan hailed world’s ‘best island’ anew - 12時間前  philstar.com

Palawan has regained its “Best Island in the World” title from the readers of the international travel magazine, Travel + Leisure.