In this issue

June 14, 2024

House 'Young Guns' slam Senate wasteful spending

Koko: Look at your own backyard

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Meralco rates higher this month

Households within the franchise coverage of power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) can expect an increase of P0.6436 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in electricity bills this month.

2 mins

FL takes Chiz's wine glass at Palace reception

A video clip showing First Lady Liza Marcos drinking from the wine glass of Senate President Francis Escudero during last Wednesday's vin d'honneur is circulating online.

3 mins

Ateneo leads Phl universities

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Teves under house arrest in Timor-Leste

Expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., tagged as the mastermind behind the March 4, 2023 assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, is under house arrest in TimorLeste as authorities process his possible extradition.

2 mins

Pagcor chief pushes POGO regulation instead of total ban

Stressing that there is no problem with those that have existing licenses, the head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.

2 mins

PNP readies raps vs Quiboloy supporters

Police are eyeing criminal complaints against six followers of fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy for attempting to attack policemen serving an arrest warrant for the founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), who is wanted for cases of child abuse and human trafficking.

2 mins

Marcos signs law creating Negros Island Region

President Marcos yesterday signed into law a bill establishing the Negros Island Region (NIR) and called on lawmakers to pass more \"inclusive, responsive and people-centered\" bills this year.

2 mins

3 OFWs among 50 killed in Kuwait fire

Three overseas Filipino workers have died in a fire that gutted a housing building for foreign workers in Kuwait, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) confirmed yesterday.

2 mins

Phl slips 9 notches in gender gap ranking

The Philippines saw its ranking drop nine places in the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s index tracking gender parity, but it remains among the leading countries in Eastern Asia and the Pacific region.

1 min

PhilHealth: PRC claims for P320-M debt deficient

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. is acknowledging it owes the Philippine Red Cross P320 million for its COVID tests, but this is due to deficiencies in the documents the PRC submitted for its claims, a PhilHealth official said yesterday.

1 min

PNP investigates scalawags' commanders

The police officers who were recently caught in nefarious activities will be kicked out of the Philippine National Police, PNP chief Gen.

1 min

Drought-affected provinces down to 26

The number of provinces affected by drought has dropped to 26, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

1 min

Russian warships reach Cuba ahead of military exercises

A fleet of Russian warships reached Cuban waters on Wednesday ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean that some see as a projection of strength as tensions grow over Western support for Ukraine.

1 min

Gaza war rages as US pushes truce roadmap

Top US diplomat Antony Blinken said Wednesday that a truce and hostage release deal to end the Gaza war was still possible, wrapping up a Middle East tour as deadly fighting rocked the Palestinian territory.

1 min

US House holds Biden's attorney general in contempt

The Republican-led House of Representatives voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of US President Joe Biden's questioning in a criminal investigation.

1 min

G7 eyes Ukraine funding plan at Italy summit

G7 leaders gather yesterday for the first day of an Italy summit, seeking to seal a deal on using frozen Russian assets to help war-torn Ukraine.

1 min

Quizon stymied by 10th-round draw

Daniel Quizon couldn't find anything from a slight positional edge and settled for a draw with fellow International Master Kazybek Nogerbek of Kazakhstan to fall from a share of the lead to a share of second after the 10th and penultimate round of the World Juniors Chess Championships in Gujarat, India.

1 min

Tariff cuts to bring in more rice imports

The Philippines' rice imports this year could reach 4.6 million metric tons as a result of the Marcos administration's decision to slash tariffs on the commodity, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

1 min

IFC investing $100 M in CitySavings social bond

The International Finance Corp. (IFC) is investing $100 million in the social bond issued by Aboitiz Group's thrift bank City Savings Bank Inc.

1 min

Jollibee Group advances sustainability initiatives

Jollibee Group vice president and head of supply chain Michael Ong said the group would continue to develop strategies and systems that will transform its supply chain operations and \"treat the planet more responsibly.\"

1 min

Alternergy inks P5.3-B loan with RCBC

Renewable power firm Alternergy Holdings Corp. (AHC) has signed a P5.3billion loan with a local bank to partially fund the development of a 64-megawatt (MW) wind project in Quezon province.

1 min

EEI, CSC partner for precast requirements

EEI Corp. is teaming up with a local construction solution materials manufacturer to help boost its construction activities nationwide.

1 min

Chinese EV brand Seres enters Phl market

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand Seres, a new player in the Philippine automotive market, will start selling vehicles in the country by September.

1 min

NLEX repair underway until September

The Metro Pacific Group has hit the ground running for the annual maintenance of its tollways to the north of Luzon, where it plans to spend a portion of the proceeds it will get from toll hikes.

1 min

Fintech firms laud digital nat'l ID launch

Financial institutions lauded the recent launch of the digital national ID, saying it will be a helpful tool in easing the way they do business.

2 mins

BCDA bidding out water supply in New Clark City

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is planning to bid out the contract for a water supply project in New Clark City in Tarlac after its joint venture partner withdrew from the project.

1 min

Capital Gains Tax on Philippine Real Properties

Natural and juridical sellers/ transferors, whether residents or not, including Estates and Trusts, who sell, dispose or exchange real property classified as capital asset, are required to file Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Return and pay a 6 percent tax within 30 days following the transaction.

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