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Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:17:00 +0800
Marcos seeks partnership with France on nuclear energy
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he sought a partnership with France on nuclear energy during a bilateral meeting with French President Emannuel Macron at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Thailand.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
31.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines wasted, unused – Cayetano
About P15.6 billion worth of COVID-19 vaccines or 31.3 million doses were either wasted or not used, Sen. Pia Cayetano revealed during deliberations on the proposed 2023 budget for the Department of Health last night.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Lazada exec, influencers join Go Negosyo MSME mentoring event
Go Negosyo is set to hold a mentorship event aimed at teaching micro, small and medium enterprises to become brand influencers to promote their own products and services.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Metrobank Foundation launches 2023 search for Outstanding Filipinos
The Metrobank Foundation Inc. on Thursday launched the search for the 2023 Outstanding Filipinos in academe, military and the police.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Vacant plantilla positions ‘milking cows’ for bonuses – lawmaker
Plantilla positions in the government are already funded annually so they have become “milking cows” for year-end bonuses when left vacant, a member of the House of Representatives said yesterday.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Senate eyes approval of 2023 budget next week
The Senate will try to approve next week the proposed P5.268-trillion General Appropriations Bill for 2023 after senators ended plenary deliberations on the Marcos administration’s first spending program after midnight Friday with some proposed am...

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
BIR sets new floor price for vape products
The Bureau of Internal Revenue, the country’s biggest revenue generating agency, has issued new tax guidelines and set floor prices for vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products and novel tobacco products.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Marcos calls for ‘green’ post-pandemic recovery
President Marcos has urged regional leaders to push for measures promoting a green post-pandemic recovery, saying the response of governments to environmental problems is crucial in  “determining the fate of the planet.”

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:24:00 +0800
Kamala Harris: No better economic partner for Indo-Pacific than US
At the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO summit in Thailand, Harris said that strengthening US’ economic relationships in the region and partnering with the private sector is a top priority for Washington. 

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:18:00 +0800
Transport group sounds alarm on road crashes along EDSA Busway
"Making only small and piecemeal investments in the EDSA Busway, apart from being wasteful, has already cost people their lives."



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