Forbes: Manny Villar still richest man in PH with $8.3-billion net worth

Daphne Galvez 04/06/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Real estate magnate and former lawmaker Manny Villar remains the richest person in the Philippines, with a net worth estimated to be at $8.3 billion, according to the latest Forbes’ world’s billionaires list. With…

Metro Manila wage board junks TUCP petition for P470 hike

Daphne Galvez 04/05/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity (RTWPB) has junked the petition of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) for a 470-peso hike in Metro Manila to increase the minimum daily wage from…

Pacquiao eyeing social media influencers to amplify platform, ditches negative campaigning

Daphne Galvez 03/31/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, said he is open to tapping social media influencers to “amplify” his platforms and programs but he does not want them to use negative…

Still mum on endorsement, but Duterte to join PDP-Laban rally in Cebu

Daphne Galvez 03/30/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte will attend a campaign rally of his party PDP-Laban faction in Cebu province on Thursday, March 31, but cannot say if the President…

Duterte justifies not suspending e-sabong

Daphne Galvez 03/30/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday justified his decision not to suspend e-sabong, or online cockfighting, operations, saying it is legal and the government earns millions from it monthly. “‘That’s because e-sabong is legal. When…

Comply with health protocols during campaign, Palace tells candidates, public

Daphne Galvez 03/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A day before the campaign period for local candidates is set to start, Malacañang on Thursday, March 24, 2022, called on the public, as well as candidates, to comply with health protocols and guidelines…

Face masks stay, says Duterte as ‘monster’ COVID-19 is mutating

Daphne Galvez 03/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Even though the number of COVID-19 infections is currently “very low,” President Rodrigo Duterte said he is not yet ready to revoke an order for the mandatory use of face masks especially in enclosed…

VP bet calls for coalition to defeat Marcos-Duterte tandem

Daphne Galvez 03/21/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The candidates for president and vice president should do a “selfless act” by forming a grand coalition to defeat the tandem of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte-Carpio in the May 9 polls, vice…

DOF nixes fuel excise tax suspension, proposes P200 monthly aid to poor families

Daphne Galvez 03/16/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance is not recommending the suspension of excise tax on fuel products despite rising prices, saying the government should instead provide P200 per month per household for one year to poor…

Metro Manila, 47 other areas under COVID-19 Alert Level 1 from March 16-31

Daphne Galvez 03/15/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila will remain under COVID-19 Alert Level 1 while more areas will be eased to the least restrictive status from March 16-31, Malacañang announced Tuesday. Acting presidential spokespersons Martin Andanar said the Inter-Agency…

PDP-Laban honcho and Duterte ally Evardone backs Robredo’s presidential bid

Daphne Galvez 03/14/2022

A high-ranking official of ruling party PDP-Laban in Visayas on Monday endorsed the presidential candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo. Evardone, who serves as the PDP-Laban vice president in Visayas, said his endorsement is based on the qualifications…

Duterte signs law raising age of sexual consent from 12 to 16

Daphne Galvez 03/07/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16. Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11648 on March 4, 2022 but a copy of the…

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