Day: December 4, 2024

Manila: Political groups interested in becoming dominant majority or minority parties, as well as major national or local parties, for next year’s midterm elections have until early 2025 to apply before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). According to Philippines News Agency, based on Resolution No. 11084 made public Wednesday, the poll body set the deadline for application on Jan. 10, 2025. “A political party duly registered with the Commission may file a verified petition for accreditation for the determination of the Dominant Majority Party, the Dominant Minority Party, the 10 Major National Parties, and the 2 Major Local Parties,” the

Manila: The European Union (EU) is aiming to elevate its partnership with the Philippines by enhancing collaboration across various sectors, including maritime, good governance, cybersecurity, and trade. This intention was expressed during the 4th Philippine-EU Joint Committee Meeting held in Manila, where discussions also touched on the progress of a potential free trade agreement. According to Philippines News Agency, the EU’s ambition is to explore ways to deepen and broaden the relationship, as stated by Niclas Kvarnström, managing director for Asia and the Pacific at the European External Action Service. Kvarnström, who co-chaired the meeting with Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for

Manila: A House of Representatives panel has given its approval in principle to a bill aimed at speeding up the cancellation of birth certificates fraudulently obtained by foreign nationals. The bill, which addresses concerns related to illegal drug operations and crimes associated with Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), received the nod from the House Committee on Population and Family Relations during a recent hearing. According to Philippines News Agency, House Bill (HB) No. 11117, also known as the proposed Fraudulent Birth Certificate Cancellation Law, focuses specifically on foreign nationals. The bill is authored by Quad Committee (quadcom) co-chair and Manila

Manila: Local jobs data is expected to continue its upward trajectory in the coming months, bolstered by holiday spending and preparations for the mid-term elections, an economist said on Wednesday. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation chief economist Michael Ricafort highlighted these trends in a Viber message, noting that local employment data could sustain its improving trend, reaching some of the best levels observed since revised records began in 2005. According to Philippines News Agency, the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) indicated that the country’s employment rate increased to 96.3 percent in September, up from 95.5 percent in September

Manila: Sixth seed Filipino Miguel Iglupas advanced to the quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Puchit Sukjai of Thailand at the ITF J60 Coca-Cola Philta International Juniors Leg 2, held at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. According to Philippines News Agency, Iglupas, a freshman at the University of the Philippines, overcame leg cramps to secure his spot in the next round. He is set to face No. 2 seed Lin Hao-Yu of Chinese Taipei, who defeated qualifier Jack Cooper of Hong Kong 6-3, 6-2. Despite struggling with cramps after the first set, Iglupas expressed relief at completing the match