DILG asks Meta to delete FB pages on online cockfighting
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PHILSTAR THE DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday asked Meta Platforms, Inc., Facebook’s parent company, to delete or…
Lawmakers bypass Duterte appointees for lack of quorum
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SCREENSHOT FROM YOUTUBE/ COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS LAWMAKERS on Wednesday bypassed five officials appointed by President Rodrigo R. Duterte for lack of quorum….
Marcos discusses legislative agenda with lawmakers
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BONGBONG MARCOS FB PAGE PRESIDENT-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday met with top lawmakers including two who are vying for…
Balisacan seeks to balance infra with social spending
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Arsenio M. Balisacan — Courtesy of Philippine Competition Commission INCOMING SOCIOECONOMIC Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Wednesday that he will…
Fisheries output declines in first quarter
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BW FILE PHOTO FISHERIES PRODUCTION in the first quarter declined by 0.2% year on year to 971.50 thousand metric tons (MT) following…
Senior legislator to take up fuel excise freeze in next Congress
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PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO A SENIOR LEGISLATOR who could be in line for a leadership post in the next Congress said he wants…
Economic reopening seen bolstering growth into Q2 — FMIC, UA&P
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE second quarter is expected to reflect continued recovery momentum on the back of higher employment and domestic…
Wholesale price growth accelerates to 8.3% in April
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS PRICE GROWTH of wholesale general goods for April was 8.3%, the highest level in almost 11 years amid…
Incoming Trade Secretary Pascual focused on expanding MSME markets
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ EDD GUMBAN TRADE DEPARTMENT nominee Alfredo E. Pascual plans to focus on expanding markets for micro, small, and medium enterprises…
Villar drops bid for Senate leadership
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SENATE.GOV.PH SENATOR Cynthia A. Villar has dropped her bid for the upper chamber’s top position, saying she wants a “simple life,” following…