Political analysts seek party-list system revamp
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PHILSTAR THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) should review the country’s party-list system, which critics say has been dominated by big business and…
PAGCOR can suspend cockfights without Palace OK — senators
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THE PHILIPPINE Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) can suspend online cockfighting operations without presidential approval if it has been recommended by the…
Election commissioner inhibits himself from Marcos cases
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COMELEC A newly appointed election commissioner on Thursday said he would inhibit himself from pending cases of his former client, the son…
Shares climb further as oil prices drop overnight
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SHARES rose further on Thursday to return above the 7,000 level as global oil prices plunged overnight. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange…
Peso climbs as worries over oil supply ease
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PIXABAY THE PESO appreciated versus the greenback on Thursday on the prospects of additional oil production, which could ease supply worries caused…
Congressman bats for wage hikes
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REUTERS A congressman on Thursday evening said he would endorse petitions for wage increases to the Labor department amid surging global oil…
DBM fund releases top P3 trillion, exceeding 60% of 2022 budget
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THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Thursday that it had released over P3 trillion to government agencies and local…
Farmer, fisherfolk registry contains 5.4M beneficiaries
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THE government stands to pay out fuel and fertilizer subsidies and other benefits to more than 5.4 million farmers and fisherfolk in…
Manila Water to tap Laguna de Bay, wells, Marikina River in dry season
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PHILSTAR MANILA WATER Co., Inc. said it is preparing to tap Laguna de Bay, deep wells, and the Marikina River during the…
Philippines eyes lifting of coronavirus lockdown
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DINERS at a restaurant in Eastwood Mall in Libis, Quezon City enjoy their food as barriers were removed on the first day…