Governor, mayor may switch posts in Osaka elections
February 4, 2019
Osaka–Ichiro Matsui, governor of Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, has indicated the possibility of him and Hirofumi Yoshimura, mayor of the city of Osaka, running in Osaka mayoral and gubernatorial elections, respectively, if the polls are moved up to take place
Japanese company interested in taking over Hanjin Philippine unit: Lorenzana
February 4, 2019
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said a Japanese shipbuilder is among those who expressed interest in taking over the operation of Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC-Phil) in Zambales. “There are several shipyards, ship companies around the world they are
Duterte joins Chinese-Filipinos in celebrating Lunar New Year
February 4, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte has extended his greetings to the Chinese-Filipino community in celebrating the Lunar New Year. In a message released on Monday, Duterte expressed hope that this New Year brings inspiration and more achievements for the Chinese-Filipino community and
Duterte transfers PRA under his direct supervision
February 4, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte has transferred under his direct supervision the Philippine Reclamation Authority in the wake of planned massive reclamation activities in Manila Bay. Executive Order No. 74, which Duterte signed on February 1, said from the Department of Environment
Lorenzana to recommend lifting of martial law in Mindanao if anti-terror act is enacted
February 4, 2019
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana will recommend the lifting of martial law in Mindanao if the anti-terrorism act will be enacted within the first half of this year. “The anti-terrorism act which, when enacted, would no longer necessitate the proclamation of
Palace says House resolution on SALN can be unconstitutional
February 4, 2019
A House resolution, which provides conditions before the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Networth (SALN) of lawmakers could be made public, may be unconstitutional, Malacanang said on Monday. While the Palace does not want to interfere with the House of Representatives,
Comfort women’s group to continue fight for justice
February 4, 2019
A comfort women’s rights organization on Monday said victims during the World War II are slowly passing away and their quest for justice should not die with them. This as International Solidarity Council for Redress is set to unveil a
DOF okays cut in customers’ withholding tax on Meralco refunds to 15%
February 4, 2019
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has approved a revenue regulation reducing by almost half the 25 to 32 percent creditable withholding tax on the refund due customers of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to a flat 15 percent as provided under
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