In his birthday celebration, Vice President Jejomar Binay retracted his challenge to debate Senator Antonio Trillanes.
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Philippines formally accepts hosting of APEC 2015
The Philippines formally accepted the chairmanship of the APEC 2015, wherein the country will host the summit next year.
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago files resolution regarding investigation of alleged “Hacienda Binay”
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago filed a resolution asking for an independent investigation regarding the conversion of the agricultural land to commercial land of the alleged “Hacienda Binay”.
$ 1.6 B worth of foreign donations for Yolanda victims, according to international group
According to the Foreign Aid Transparency Hub, the total foreign donations for the survivors of “Yolanda” reached $1.6 billion.
Tax exemption for incentives and bonus pushed
BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 10 – – Members of the city council showed support for Senate Bill 2437 through approval of Councilor Leandro Yangot, Jr.’s proposed resolution during last week’s session. Senate Bill 2437 sought to raise the previous ceiling of P30,000 to P75,000 of 13th month pay, productivity incentives and Christmas bonuses for private and government workers for taxation purposes. The bill is a consolidation of five senate bills authored by Senators Angara, Ralph Recto […]
VP Binay celebrates 72nd birthday
Vice President Jejomar Binay celebrated his 72nd birthday at the Philippine Navy and Marines, where he participated in a workout followed by a boodle fight.
President Aquino thanks Canada for its assistance in reconstruction of Eastern Visayas
MANILA, Nov. 11 — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday thanked Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Canada’s assistance for the rehabilitation of areas in Eastern Visayas devastated by Typhoon Yolanda last year. “The President thanked Canada for the support that it had provided, overwhelming support for the victims of Yolanda,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said in a press briefing at the Philippine Embassy in China. “He wanted to know what the […]
PH policies aimed at attaining competitiveness, PNoy tells APEC
BEIJING, China, Nov 11 — Achieving competitiveness means changes in the country’s policies and guidelines, especially as Southeast Asian countries begin to integrate economically, President Benigno S. Aquino III said during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chief Executive Officers’ Summit here Sunday. Delegates of the APEC CEO Summit asked the President about the role of the government in attaining competitiveness. The President said that it is his government’s thrust to “level the playing field” for […]
Civilian guards replace policemen manning camp crame’s gates, offices
Civilian guards have started to replace policemen guarding the gates and offices of the headquarters of the Philippine National Police in Camp Crame.
Aquino pushes harmonious relations with China
President Aquino said having harmonious relations with China — this year’s host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) — will serve the best interest of the Philippines.“It’s also in the Philippines’ interest to achieve harmony with all of its neighbors. There are so many practices that each country can benefit from as we face common challenges,” the President said when asked about the Philippine-China relations during the APEC CEO Summit here in Beijing.For instance, the […]
Binay wishes for clean politics on his 72nd birthday
On his 72nd birthday, Vice President Jejomar Binay, in a public address, wished for clean politics and an end to black propaganda.
Aquino tells APEC CEOs: “There is no better time to invest in the Philippines than now”
President Benigno S. Aquino III encouraged various potential investors on Sunday to do business in the country, underscoring that “there is no better time to invest in the Philippines than now,” given its steady economic growth.In his speech at the 2014 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chief Executive Officers (CEO) Summit, President Aquino relayed how his administration was able to bring about economic reforms in the Philippines over the last few years, thus making it […]