Probe sought on foreigners owning land, duping banks in the Philippines
A lawmaker said foreign individuals have managed to deceptively acquire landholdings by posing as Filipino citizens, adding these expose the country’s security and economy to…
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Philippines House of Representatives eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day
House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe assured the public that the House recognized the delicate balance between supporting workers and ensuring business sustainability.
President Marcos secures Vietnam rice imports, coast guard tie-up
The agreement could risk angering Beijing, especially if they paved the way for future compromises on disputed claims. China tends to view progress in the resolution of border…
Sudden demotion: Pampanga Rep. Gloria Arroyo loses ‘senior’ House rank
The former President is known for engineering leadership shakedowns in the House of Representatives.
New wage category for Philippine’s health workers eyed
House Deputy Minority Leader Bernadette Herrera said the concern must be addressed because “the disparity in wages between the private and public health sectors is a glaring and…
Help sought for Filipinos on death row in Malaysia
The request follows amendments passed in Kuala Lumpur on Monday as part of which there will be alternatives to the death penalty.
Lawmakers eyeing more changes in Philippine’s Sovereign Wealth Fun plan
Officials announced on Wednesday the removal of the Government Service Insurance System and the Social Security System from the list of funders for the fund.
P1 billion fund allotted for Marawi victims
The fund will be used to compensate tax-free, residential and commercial property owners whose structures were destroyed in the 2017 siege as part of a rehabilitation program.
Philippines military closer to acquiring cruise missiles from India
The BrahMos system features medium-range missiles that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land-based platforms.