ERC chief exploring legal options amid 6-month suspension [The Philippine Star, September 10, 2024]
She also confirmed in a statement yesterday that her office received the suspension order, which stemmed from an administrative complaint the National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms filed in November 2023.
SC: Bangsamoro law constitutional but Sulu not part of BARMM [GMA News Online, September 9, 2024]
“The Court ruled that the Bangsamoro Organic Law is constitutional because it does not make BARMM a separate state from the Philippines,” said SC spokesperson Camille Ting in a press conference on Monday.
Mindanao university ordered to close law programs [The Philippine Star, September 9, 2024]
The Legal Education Board (LEB) has ordered the Mindanao State University to close its law programs in all its campuses starting academic year 2025-2026 after it approved a resolution canceling MSU’s accreditation.
One hour of work in 1 week is employed? Group hits gov't definition of employment [ABS-CBN News, September 9, 2024]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said it was dismayed that the Labor Department counts someone who worked for just one hour in a week as already employed. The group said the definition is harmful to the labor and human rights of Filipinos as one hour of employment does not amount to decent work.
PCCI: Suspend PhilHealth premium hike, raise benefits [The Philippine Star, September 9, 2024]
“PhilHealth has shown its solvency. It does not need another rate hike to sustain its operations and services to its members, it needs efficient management of its funds,” Mangio said.
Apeco gets seal of approval to become PH’s nat’l defense hub [Philippine Daily Inquirer, September 9, 2024]
“Casiguran’s locational advantage coupled with natural barriers provided by the Sierra Madre Mountain Range and the San Ildefonso Peninsula makes Apeco the perfect nexus of the country’s defense industry,” the Apeco said further.
NAIA passengers to pay higher fees next year [The Philippine Star, September 9, 2024]
Travelers would have to pay more when flying out of the NAIA starting next year, as outlined under the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Revised Administrative Order (AO) 1, Series of 2024, a copy of which was obtained by The STAR.
Tagaytay resto earns flak for statement on viral aspin incident [interaksyon, September 9, 2024]
Dog owner Lara Antonio shared her experience on Sunday, September 8, when she and her pets Yoda and Ari visited Balay Dako, a large Filipino restaurant with a view of Taal Volcano.
LGUs to receive P21 billion share in tobacco tax [The Philippine Star, September 9, 2024]
Based on the law, 15 percent of the collection from excise taxes on locally manufactured Virginia-type cigarettes but not exceeding P17 billion will be allocated to the beneficiary provinces pro-rata according to the volume of production.
MPIC rebrands wastewater unit [The Philippine Star, September 9, 2024]
MPIC has rebranded Ecosystem Technologies International Inc. (ESTII), a company engaged in the business of designing, supplying, constructing, installing as well as operating and maintaining wastewater and sewage treatment plant facilities, into a new water and wastewater technology company called Metro Pacific Water Solutions.
Zamboanga del Sur, Pagadian execs in P1-B land sale dispute [InquirerPlus, September 8, 2024]
ov. Victor Yu and Pagadian Mayor Samuel Co had clashed over the sale of the property at the heart of this city’s urban center, which is now currently undergoing commercial development by Robinsons Land Development Corp.
6 new ecozones with initial P5-B project cost await proclamation [Philippine News Agency, September 8, 2024]
The ecozones are two in Cavite province and one each in the provinces of Pampanga, Tarlac, Ilocos Sur, and Cebu, PEZA said in a statement Sunday.
Metro Pacific Tollways confirms ‘limited data breach’, says Easytrip funds ‘intact, secure’ [ABS-CBN News, September 8, 2024]
“Some user accounts may have been accessed and possibly compromised” in the data break that took place on Saturday night, the MPTC said on Facebook.
Australia bares 2025 growth plan for Philippines [The Philippine Star, September 8, 2024]
The Australian government is looking to launch by early next year a program that will involve providing A$45 million (P1.69 billion) for the Philippines to boost trade and investments.
Jollibee set to challenge McCafe, brews up JolliBrews [The Philippine Star, September 7, 2024]
Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) is brewing something big for its customers in the Philippines – a café brand that could potentially go head-to-head with that of competitor McDonald’s.
US Embassy to open new visa application center in Parañaque City [GMA News Online, September 6, 2024]
The latest VAC is located at Parqal Building 8, Level 3, Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Barangay Tambo.
BOC shuts down Valenzuela gas station with P3.1M unmarked fuel [GMA News Online, September 6, 2024]
Fuel markers are used to guarantee product integrity and protect against counterfeiting and tax fraud.
CNPF investing $40 million in Misamis coco facility [Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2024]
Century Pacific Food, Inc. is investing $40 million to acquire 100 percent of Coco Harvest Inc. and improve its coconut processing facility in Misamis Occidental, Mindanao, Philippines.
SC voids Marcos Sr.-PTA lease contract for Paoay property [GMA News Online, September 5, 2024]
In a 55-page decision promulgated in November 2023, the SC En Banc declared void for being unconstitutional a 1978 Lease Contract between Marcos Sr. and the PTA, now the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority.
Congress urged to amend PH’s digital laws, make them ‘more relevant’ [GMA News Online, September 4, 2024]
Lawmakers should look into the country’s digital laws and amend them to address current cyber-related issues such as artificial intelligence, a former official said Tuesday.
MTRCB says hands tied on Vivamax, other online-generated content [Inquirer.Net, September 3, 2024]
The regulation of social media or online-generated content from streaming platforms such as Netflix and Vivamax is “humanly impossible” and not part of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board’s (MTRCB) mandate, according to its chairman, Lala Sotto-Antonio.
SMC wins legal tussle vs ERC on power deal [Philippine Daily Inquirer, September 3, 2024]
The energy arm of tycoon Ramon Ang gained victory after the Supreme Court rejected “with finality” the energy regulator’s plea against the termination of the supply contract between San Miguel Corp. and Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).
