REUTERSSENATE President Francis G. Escudero has filed a resolution that seeks to review Philippine mining laws and the nonoptimal permit approval process, noting that 130 of 378 mineral production agreements are inactive.“Inactive, nonoperational, invalid or unused exploration permits and mineral production sharing agreements prevent the

REUTERSTHE Philippine government should have a clear negotiating agenda to protect the country’s interest as it goes into the second round of talks with the European Union (EU) for a comprehensive trade deal, trade justice advocates said on Sunday. “Experience has shown that the EU

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has called on the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to prioritize the revitalization of Mabuhay Lanes to decongest Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA).“The existing Mabuhay Lanes should be revitalized and utilized fully for motorcycles,

Applicants look at job postings at a job fair in Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has partnered with the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) and Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to enhance its public employment

PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCASA BILL extending the filing period for hospital reimbursement claims with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) was filed at the House of Representatives last week.Filed by Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez on Feb. 4, House Bill (HB) No. 11410 seeks

COTABATO CITY — A 65-year-old villager was killed on Friday, when a wayward boom-type crane truck rammed small houses along a highway in Matanao, Davao del Sur, an accident that also left its driver dead.Officials of the Matanao Municipal Police Station confirmed on Sunday that

GILAS PILIPINAS will sport new gear and kits this year after an end to its long-time partnership with renowned sports brand Nike.In an announcement over the weekend, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) said it will have a new partner for tournaments in 2025 following

EJ OBIENA — OLYMPICS.COMTWO-TIME OLYMPIAN EJ Obiena made true to his vow of coming back with a vengeance following his Paris heartbreak after claiming his second straight medal including a sparkling gold medal in France on Saturday to start his indoor season campaign early.The World

VENGEFUL National University-Nazareth School (NUNS) clipped reigning champion Adamson University in a highly-anticipated finals rematch, 73-60, to complete a first-round sweep in the UAAP Season 87 high school boys’ basketball tournament on Sunday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.Carl Alfanta tallied 15 points,

The Mavericks have caught a lot of flak from all quarters in the wake of their decision to effectively reconfigure their quest for a championship by trading away their biggest asset. Clearly, they were put off by the prospect of a ballooning payroll in continuing

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