March 2022

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Should the need arise, Aksyon Demokratiko's presidential candidate, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, is ready to accompany Filipino fishermen into the disputed…

Your practical guide to a worry-free holiday As alert levels have dropped and restrictions have eased, many people are eager to travel after being locked down for two years. Not to discourage anyone, but it is prudent to take precautions…

FREE training courses and lower pre-deployment documentation requirements for seafarers are among the top maritime industry priorities on the ACTS OFW party slate as it seeks…

Lenders have backed IL&FS Group's proposal to rebuild the Rs 5,500 crore debt of its subsidiary Chenani Nashri Tunnelway (CNTL), which offers them virtually full repayment. The move comes after the organization revalued to Rs 5,257…

DIRTY FINGER This March 19, 2022 file photo shows former President of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta holding up his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station in…

The total weekly tally of new Covid-19 cases in Taguig City has increased for the third time in a row. In its weekly report, the Taguig City government announced that there were 312 new cases of Covid-19 from March 18 to 24, or 45 cases…

The government's chief economic director has vowed to "redouble" efforts in the final months of the Duterte administration to claw back lost opportunities incurred by the economy during the protracted pandemic. Finance Secretary Carlos…

DOHA, Qatar - The Taliban's ban on girls' education will not last forever, Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai said on Saturday, stressing that Afghan women now know what it is to be "empowered". ". The hardline Afghan regime closed secondary…

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WASHINGTON, United States — The United States said on Friday it had called off scheduled talks in Doha with the Taliban after extremist Islamist leaders in Afghanistan closed secondary schools for girls. "We have canceled some of our…

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As the 45-day campaign period for local candidates kicks off, Malacañang reminded the public not to buy and sell votes for the upcoming elections in May 2022. (PNA / MANILA BULLETIN) During a virtual briefing at the Palace on Friday…

Infinix teases the possibilities with the Zero 5G With the upcoming launch of the Infinix ZERO 5G powered by MediaTek Dimensity 900, positioned to be one of the most affordable 5G smartphones in the Philippines today, 5G…

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Presidential Entrepreneurship Advisor Joey Concepcion is sounding the alarm over the Philippines' slow uptake of the recall and the upcoming expiration of Covid-19 vaccines in the country's inventory. Joey Concepcion, Presidential…

News / Subway / Processions are again banned during Lent in the province of Rizal and the city of Marikina Processions are again banned during Lent in the province of Rizal and the city of Marikina Holy Week processions,…

"Music itself is healing...an explosive expression of humanity...something that touches us all." -Billy JoelSCHOLARSHIP remains alive and well during Covid-19. Music, the…

SEVERAL groups on Wednesday (March 23) condemned the red marking of two local independent bookstores in Metro Manila whose signs and walls were splattered with red paint…

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The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced on Tuesday, March 22 that it has recently supported 144 Local Government Units (LGUs) to upgrade their contingency plans through the integration of accurate…

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"There are better ways to do things." Any government official or private entity that forces businesses to revert to an onsite work setup has their head stuck in the mud and hasn't realized that the world around them has changed…

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ANYONE who wins the May 9 presidential election should prioritize foreign policy, health care, property rights, rule of law and governance reforms, panelists at a forum on…

BONGBONG IN BULACAN Partido Federal ng Pilipinas standard-bearer Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats vice-presidential candidate Sara Duterte-Carpio led a large rally at…

MANILA, Philippines – The camp of presidential candidate and vice-president Leni Robredo has urged the Electoral Commission (Comelec) to thoroughly investigate the security breach reported by election service provider Smartmatic and take…

The government's budget deficit rose 66.3% in January to 23.4 billion pesos from 14.1 billion pesos a year ago, while government disbursements rose 9.7%, outpacing the 6.7% increase in revenue collection, according to data from…

JCMR Global recently announced Debt Consolidation Market Report 2022 is an objective and in-depth study of the current state aimed at key drivers, market strategies and growth of key players. The Debt Consolidation study also…

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has confirmed to Aksyon Demokratiko (AD) that it has sent a written request to the Marcos heirs regarding the payment of their…

Re-electionist Senator Leila de Lima sees two reasons behind the “irresponsible” red-tagging of aspiring vice president Leni Robredo. (Photo courtesy of Leila de Lima's Facebook page) “The red flag against VP Leni's campaign shows two…

President Duterte has signed into law a measure that would ensure inclusive education for learners with disabilities. President Rodrigo Duterte (KING RODRIGUEZ / PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO) Republic Act No. 11650 dated March 11 and released to…

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A brand new car and cruise package will be up for grabs for hole-in-one exploits as the Southwoods Invitational kicks off on Wednesday with 200 teams from a full roster of 400 battling it out for top honors at the Legends and…

News / Subway / Taguig LGU sets a flat rate for the tricycle fare Taguig LGU sets a flat rate for the tricycle fare The Taguig city government has announced a flat rate for tricycle fare in the city under Alert Level 1.…

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(Part 3) In the first two parts of this series, I engaged the Presidentiables in a dialogue about the economic policies and strategies they will pursue if elected. In this series, I will focus on some very…

(DepEd/FILE PHOTO) A group has called on candidates in the May 2022 elections to review their comprehensive agenda for teachers and education workers in the country. “We have witnessed several forums and even debates where candidates,…

Motorists refuel at a gas station in Novaliches, Quezon City, on March 12. Fuel retailers are expected to implement another significant pump price hike on Tuesday. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS By Luz Wendy T. Noble,…

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Shafer resigns as Grapeland PD leader By Will Johnson Messenger Reporter GRAPELAND – Have you ever put on your winter coat when it's cold, put your hands in your pockets and find a few dollars from the previous!-->!-->…

News / national / Manila Cathedral offers prayers for Pope Francis Manila Cathedral offers prayers for Pope Francis Manila Cathedral in Intramuros on Sunday, March 13, urged worshipers to pray for Pope Francis who…

VICE presidential candidate and mayor of Davao, Sara Duterte-Carpio. Photos by John Orven Verdote VICE presidential candidate and…

SHANGHAI, China — A northeast Chinese city of nine million people was ordered to close on Friday, as authorities scramble to stop a new Covid-19 outbreak that has pushed the number nationwide caseload to its highest level in two years.…

Good day. Here are the stories from the Manila Times for Saturday, March 12, 2022.READ: The 'secret' in ballot printing is under attackTHE National Movement for Free…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Instagram) Did you know that Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a big celebrity in Russia before becoming president? That's what David Dodson, an old friend of Zelenskyy, revealed during an interview…

News / Election 2022 / Choose leaders with a heart for the common good — Bishop Du Choose leaders with a heart for the common good — Bishop Du Palo, the Archbishop of Leyte, John Du, urged voters in the May elections to…

In a rare unanimous decision, the Senate issued a resolution calling for the immediate suspension of online cockfighting or e-sabong operations nationwide. It came after the…

"Women entrepreneurs have the potential to drive the country's economic rebound." So said Presidential Advisor for Entrepreneurship Jose 'Joey' Concepcion III as he prepared to welcome women leaders and entrepreneurs to Go Negosyo's 2022…

After two years, the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over and could still be prolonged due to a "scandalously unequal" distribution of vaccines, the UN secretary-general warned on Wednesday. "The most tragic toll of the pandemic…

REPUBLIC (RA) 11647, which amended the Foreign Investment Act of 1991, was finally enacted on March 2. She introduced significant changes aimed at easing restrictions on…

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Duterte could ask Congress to study the state of economic emergency President Rodrigo Duterte plans to call a special session of Congress to discuss a possible state of economic emergency and other recommendations from his…

A total of 129 current and former officials and staff of the Commission for Women of the Philippines (PCW) on Tuesday (March 8) declared their support for the presidential candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo. Presidential candidate…

After being spotted together recently, many noticed that former couple Diego Loyzaga and Barbie Imperial also "liked" numerous posts on an Instagram account sharing different positive and motivational quotes. Coincidentally, the two…

THE biggest concern in countries that have embraced electric vehicle (EV) technology comes from dealerships and car service center owners who cater to individual…

**media** Aboitiz Construction has reached the agreement to develop the second phase of the industrial land expansion of subsidiary LIMA Estate in Lipa-Malvar, Batangas, the first announced on March 7. The project, which will generate…

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is Part 2 of the February 28, 2022 PRRD Special Feature)The Philippines has stepped up its efforts to ensure food security, productivity and economic…

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened the existence of the Ukrainian state as his army's invasion of his neighbor was met with stiff resistance on Sunday and its economy became increasingly suffocated by international…

FRONTLINERS Ang Bida Partylist praised Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for presenting a very credible and informative Senate debate.The party's first candidate,…

The lively, charming and affable Camille Agbayani arrived quietly in the country a year after her last visit. She was lucky to be released from the five-day quarantine just…

THE ruling party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) announced on Friday that President Rodrigo Duterte would begin campaigning for his national and local…

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The 'Dark Blue Kiss' star is in home isolation Manila, Philippines - Thai actor Thitipoom Techa-apaikhun, also known as New, has tested positive for COVID-19 based on his RT-PCR test results released on Thursday,…

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The International Monetary Fund on Thursday warned crisis-hit Sri Lanka that its external debt was "unsustainable" and called for devaluation and higher taxes to revive the nearly bankrupt economy. The…

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The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, better known as Manila Cathedral, is bathed in Ukrainian colors on Ash Wednesday as Pope Francis declared a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine. Jire Carreon,…

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Hong Kong—Janice Obiang choked back sobs as she packed goods to send to the Philippines, gifts for loved ones she hasn't seen in years as the lives of domestic workers in virus-hit Hong Kong , going from bad to worse. NOWHERE…

The Davao-based AGRI party list said it fully supports the return to the Senate of Sorsogon Governor Francis "Chiz" Escudero, as it expresses satisfaction that he is an "unwavering ally" of the farmers and the agricultural…

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora led the launch of the city's COVID-19 booster vaccination program in Barangay San Perfecto on Tuesday, March 1. Zamora explained that the special vaccination is primarily for residents who are…