While the previous administration warned that imposing a “wealth tax” on the rich could trigger capital flight and tax avoidance, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto—the chief economic manager of the Marcos Jr. administration—said he would support Congress if it proposes such a measure. “Let...
Former Finance Chief Carlos G. Dominguez has returned to the corporate sector after being elected as one of the independent directors of Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said Dominguez was also appointed as the RCBC...
Bayan Muna Party-list on Wednesday, April 30, told National Security Council (NSC) assistant director general Jonathan Malaya to stop lecturing them about patriotism following the militant group's criticism of the government's purchase of a BrahMos cruise missile system. The group's former...
Former Bayan Muna Party-list representative Carlos Zarate on Monday, April 28, has warned the Philippine government from falling into the "trap" caused by the rivalry of the world's superpowers following China's latest provocation on the sovereignty of the Philippines, which is...
Bayan Muna Executive Vice President and former congressman Carlos Zarate on Friday, April 25, hit the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board's approval of the increased projected cost of the Kaliwa Dam project, saying it "raises serious questions about transparency and...
Incoming Philippine Airlines (PAL) President Richard Nutall (left) and incoming Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Carlos Luis Fernandez (right) Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has appointed British national and veteran airline industry executive Richard Nuttall as...
The FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list on Monday, April 7, unveiled the iconic sword used by the late actor Fernando Poe Jr. in his Panday movies. BRIAN Poe (right), FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list first nominee, with Mayor JR Resuello (left) of Basista, Pangasinan, unveils actor Fernando Poe Jr.’s...
Former Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate on Monday, April 7, criticized (US) President Donald Trump's imposition of a 17 percent tariff on Philippine exports, which other government officials viewed as rather advantageous. For Zarate, the US government's move "is hypocritical and...
Creamline’s pursuit of another championship in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference Finals is reinforced by the return of two key players who missed their Grand Slam title run last year. “Honestly, it’s been a while since I last played in the Finals, so it feels...
(John Louie Abrina/MANILA BULLETIN) Former Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate has a big problem with the government’s justification for the hefty fare hike on the Light Rail Transit (LRT)-1. In particular, Zarate questioned the...
BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan – The municipal government kicked off on Monday the rehabilitation of the Carlos Romulo or Wawa Bridge here. A part of the bridge collapsed on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, after a 12-wheel truck and an Elf truck weighing 63.3 tons passed. The bridge only had a load...
The top two seeds in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference quarterfinal phase take center stage with contrasting objectives – Creamline looks to complete a sweep against Chery Tiggo and advance, while Petro Gazz fights to keep its semifinal hopes alive against a surging ZUS Coffee...
