President Marcos assured Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet that the Philippines is doing all it can to solve the issue of double taxation between the two countries. (From right) President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet during a bilateral meeting in...
President Marcos on Monday, March 4, trumpeted the expansion of Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), a subsidiary of Manila-based International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) in Australia, saying it is a “shining example” of Filipino expertise. President Ferdinand...
A bill seeking the establishment of the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport or the "Bulacan Ecozone" is up for plenary deliberations in the Senate. Sen. Grace Poe on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 sponsors a bill that would establish the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Tuesday, Feb. 20, the date and venue for this year's Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE) for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW). PRC / Manila Bulletin In a statement, the PRC said the exams will be held on June 16, 17, and 18....
Secretary Frederick Go of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) chaired his first Economic Development Group (EDG) meeting, which focused on enhancing the attractiveness of the Philippines to foreign investors. At the high-level...
Sen. Francis Tolentino said on Monday, February 19, that the final measure on archipelagic sea lanes (ASLs) to be submitted to the Senate Plenary will be finished before the holy week in March. Sen. Francis Tolentino seeks guidance and wisdom from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Philippine...
United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan (third from left) with past and present Makabayan bloc lawmakers (Facebook) Members of the Makabayan bloc gave two thumbs up on Friday, Feb. 2 to the recommendation of United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin will meet United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan, who is visiting the country until Feb. 2. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (file) According to the Presidential Taskforce on Media Security, Bersamin and Khan will meet at the Malacañan Palace on...
Senators on Wednesday, January 31 renewed the push for the creation of a special economic zone in the province of Bulacan. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said he believes the creation of the Bualacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (BACSEZFA) would entice...
CEBU CITY – The United Nations’ Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression arrived in Cebu on Monday, January 29, and had a dialog with some members of the media here. IRENE Khan (fourth from right), United Nations’ Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression, poses...
Yes, both Feb. 9 and 10 of this year are declared special nonworking days in the entire country due to the celebration of the Chinese New Year. KEVIN TRISTAN ESPIRITU / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil confirmed this in a text message amid confusion among some...
United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan lamented the plight of two jailed human rights defenders in Tacloban City after visiting them. UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan during her visit to Tacloban City Jail (Photo from Khan's X post) As UN’s special rapporteur on freedom of...
