Holding raffles by political bets is not yet a poll offense – Comelec
[Inquirer.net] - 12/24/2024
MANILA, Philippines — Political aspirants holding raffles will not be liable for an election offense yet, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec chairman George Erwin Garcia made the comment on Tuesday when asked to react to the online raffle being conducted by senatorial (…)
In Philippine newspapers
Starbucks strike expands, closes nearly 60 US stores
A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas had closed 59 stores as of Monday afternoon, according to the union (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 24/12/2024
San Francisco rolls out Pinoy Christmas-themed cable car
SAN FRANCISCO – The Filipino Christmas-themed cable car is once again spreading holiday cheer while showcasing (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 23/12/2024
Valenzuela City designates firecracker zones
MANILA, Philippines — Valenzuela City designated firecracker zones in various barangays in a bid to control the use (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 23/12/2024
Talisay shootout: 2 armed men killed by policemen in encounter
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two armed men were killed after firing shots at responding police officers in Sitio (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 24/12/2024
IMF: Time for BSP to use rate tweaks vs supply shocks
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) might have to employ policy rate adjustments not just as a tool to control (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 23/12/2024
Shear line, amihan to bring rain to parts of PH on Dec. 24
MANILA, Philippines — The shear line and the northeast monsoon (locally known as amihan) will continue to bring (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 23/12/2024
CLI raising P5B from ‘green’ bond offer
Soberano-led developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. will raise up to P5 billion from the debt market to support its (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 23/12/2024
Pagasa: Heavy rains due to Romina over Quezon, Bicol provinces
MANILA, Philippines — The provinces of Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and Catanduanes on Monday are expected (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 23/12/2024
Philippines secures 5.67 bln USD worth of financing, 73.73 mln USD grants in 2024
MANILA, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Finance (DOF) has signed 12 financing agreements worth (…)
[Manila News] - 23/12/2024
BIZ BUZZ: Almendras hangs up Ayala hat
Not a few tears were shed during the touching retirement ceremony in honor of Rene Almendras, who is stepping down (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 23/12/2024
Philippines secures 5.67 bln USD worth of financing, 73.73 mln USD grants in 2024
MANILA, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Finance (DOF) has signed 12 financing agreements worth (…)
[Philippine Times] - 23/12/2024