TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that trade negotiations with the United States had turned “nasty” after President Donald Trump derided America’s neighbor and its leadership while threatening to expand tariffs. Carney said Canada remained engaged in the...
House members sought clarification on the highly technical nature of system loss on Wednesday, Aug. 6 as the Committee on Energy held its first hearing to discuss issues and concerns surrounding the proposed abolition of system loss charges from electricity bills. Pangasinan 2nd district Rep. Mark...
Titan Ultra breathed a sigh of relief after rookie big man Mark Omega was cleared of any serious injuries following a scary fall during the Giant Risers ' 132-128 win over the Macau Giant Pandas on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Giant Risers head coach Rensy Bajar confirmed on Wednesday, Aug. 5, that Omega...
Senator Mark Villar has filed a measure seeking to exempt micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the Minimum Corporate Income Tax (MCIT) saying it is imperative to provide them much-needed tax relief as they serve as the key driver of the Philippine economy. Villar, in filing Senate Bill...
ILOILO CITY – Panay Island is a potential site for a nuclear power plant as the national government is looking for cheaper and reliable energy for the people. “(But) it’s your decision,” said Pangasinan second district Rep. Mark Cojuangco, chairman of the House Special Committee on Nuclear...
Senator Mark Villar has called for stronger school security measures following the fatal stabbing of a Grade 9 student inside Las Piñas National High School, saying the incident highlights the need for immediate action to protect students better. Villar described the killing as a tragic loss and...
Senator Mark Villar on Friday welcomed the signing into law of Republic Act No. 12321, or the Last Mile and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) Schools Act, saying the measure will strengthen government efforts to provide quality and inclusive education to learners in remote and...
Destin Daniel Cretton helms the fourth Spider-Man movie from the folks at Marvel and Sony Studios, taking over from director Jon Watts. Watts, who guided the franchise through its first three offerings, decided to step down to pursue other creative projects outside of blockbuster superhero fare....
Senator Mark Villar on Friday, July 24, welcomed the early gains of the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), saying the law is now delivering concrete results in the country 's campaign against online financial crimes. Citing data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Villar...
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, July 22, challenged the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to disclose details of its investigation into her alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., arguing before the Senate impeachment court that "the truth" should...
House prosecutor Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon can 't help but thank one of Vice President Sara Duterte 's defense lawyers for supposed bolstering the prosecution panel 's case against the respondent. This, after defense lawyer Mark Vinluan wrapped up on Wednesday, July 22...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A planned joint U.S.-Canada ceremony Friday celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is no longer expected to take place after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. In announcing the...
