Think tank pushes tax break for two-wheeled electric vehicles
A Philippine-based international think tank has called on lawmakers to take immediate steps to make it easier for Filipinos to own electric vehicles (EVs).
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From Romblon to Berlin: Cinemalaya’s ‘Huling Palabas’ to compete at the Berlinale
MANILA, Philippines — The 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry “Huling Palabas,” which earned Best Director award for Ryan Espinosa Machado and Best Performance of a Supporting Actor for Bon Andrew Lentejas, is poised to compete at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival or Berlinale under its Generation 14plus category. The event will take place in Germany from Feb. 15 to 25.
Marcos OKs 10-year roadmap to improve maritime industry
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has greenlighted a long-term roadmap for the improvement of the Philippines' maritime sector, with a special focus on bringing up the quality of the maritime workforce in the country.
Losing bidder for NAIA upgrade mulls appeal
MANILA, Philippines — The consortium that failed to hurdle the first stage of the bidding process for the upgrade of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is looking at the possibility of docking an appeal before the bidding committee.
Green groups urge CHR to probe 'red-tagging' by military, SMNI
MANILA, Philippines — A coalition of environmental defenders called on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to condemn an Army battalion and the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for publicly accusing their network of having ties with communist rebels.
Chinese vessels block PH ship
(UPDATE) THE Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday accused Chinese vessels of «dangerous» maneuvers during a nine-day patrol near a reef off the coast of the country.
Palace silent on SMNI's appeal
SONSHINE Media Network International (SMNI) said its appeal to Malacañang to reconsider the suspension of its two programs remained unanswered.
BI denies entry to alleged foreign terrorist in NAIA
MANILA, Philippines — A Belgian national has been denied entry into the country for being allegedly involved in a terrorism-related crime.