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Day: March 18, 2024

SC affirms ex-North Cotabato solon’s dismissal over PDAF misuse

MANILA: The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the dismissal from the service of former North Cotabato 2nd District congressman Gregorio Ipong in connection with irregularities in the use of pork barrel funds in 2007.

In a 13-page resolution released onli…

Iloilo guv calls for continued fight against threats to dev’t

ILOILO CITY: Developmental challenges confronting the Philippines are like the threats that veterans of World War II fought to free the country from foreign domination.

Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. said on Monday the country is still facing th…

House approves tax, learning recovery, early childhood care bills

MANILA: The House of Representatives on Monday approved on the third and final reading three bills, including a measure that would make the country’s tax incentives regime more responsive to the changing global landscape.

With 238 affirmative votes, …

Easing inflation, awareness campaign to boost insurance coverage

MANILA: Manulife Philippines is hoping that the projected easing of inflation this year and efforts to educate Filipinos about insurance costs will translate to increased availment.

In a briefing in Makati City on Monday, Manulife Philippines chief m…

McDonald’s to hire elderly, PWDs of Manila

MANILA: Senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs) of Manila will soon have a chance to work at McDonald’s, an American fast-food chain.

The city government of Manila entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the personnel provider of…

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