Central Luzon pitched as manufacturing, logistics hub
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CENTRAL LUZON is being considered as a manufacturing and logistics hub, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Region…
Easing the tax burden on employees as prices rise
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Inflation in May was 5.4%, the highest level since December 2018. Last month, there was also talk of postponing the individual income…
Manila could face stricter lockdown if infections rise
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE GOVERNMENT could place Manila, the capital and nearby cities under a stricter lockdown if coronavirus infections continue…
Police to arrest Cebuanos who don’t wear face masks outside
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CEBU GOVERNOR GWENDOLYN F. GARCIA FACEBOOK PAGE PHILIPPINE police will arrest people in Cebu province who don’t wear face masks despite an…
PHL, China sign $350-M loan deal for Samal-Davao bridge
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AMBASSADOR HUANG XILIAN FACEBOOK PAGE THE PHILIPPINE government has signed a $350-million loan deal with China for the construction of a bridge…
Center for ex-Abu Sayyaf members to be built in Sulu
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BANGSAMORO INFORMATION OFFICE A FACILITY dedicated to assisting former members of the Abu Sayyaf will be built in Patikul, Sulu, a known…
Senator bats for increased production, use of organic fertilizers
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BSWM.DA.GOV.PH SENATOR Cynthia A. Villar is pushing for increased production and use of organic fertilizers amid global supply problems on chemical fertilizers…
Laudiangco stays on as Comelec spokesperson
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) has maintained its acting spokesperson after lawmakers bypassed the appointment of its chairman…
What now for transitional justice?
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RACOOL_STUDIO-FREEPIK Transitional justice is a variety of processes and strategies where a society comes to terms with mass atrocity crimes that happened…
Making the Agri-Agra Law work
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JCOMP-FREEPIK The Agri-Agra Law has been a frustration of regulators and farmers alike. The banks who find it inconvenient to comply just…