Press Release - Poe allays fears of job loss of motorcycle riders
Sen. Grace Poe said the absence of a law should not result in the loss of jobs of over 60,000 motorcycle riders in the country.
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Laken Riley Act: You could be detained for shoplifting
The US House of Representatives recently passed the Laken Riley Act, with support from both Republicans and Democrats. The Senate will now vote on the measure and, if passed, it will be signed into law. It is named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was murdered by an illegal immigrant who was in the US unlawfully after having previously been apprehended by Border Patrol but released into the US.
Cooperation needed as China won’t back down – experts
MANILA, Philippines — With no end in sight to China’s aggressive actions in regional waters which it supports with disinformation, neighboring nations and allies that follow the rule of law should respond by further strengthening their cooperation and partnerships.
New appointees in National Prosecution Service
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang yesterday announced new appointees in the National Prosecution Service, which prosecutes cases involving violations of penal laws.
House urged to recall OK of ‘pregnancy’ bill
MANILA, Philippines — More than a year after its passage in the House of Representatives, a bill which aims to prevent adolescent pregnancies as well as institutionalize protection for adolescent parents is being questioned by Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, who wants it recalled and subjected to further scrutiny for being “deceptive.”
'More sad than shocked': TikTok users brace for ban
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — "I almost, like, don't know how to define myself without TikTok," content creator Ayman Chaudhary sighed, reflecting the consternation of millions over US authorities' scheduled banning Sunday of the hugely popular app.
Trump, Xi speak by phone, vow improved ties despite threats
WASHINGTON, United States — Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, days before the incoming US president returns to the White House, with both leaders vowing to take a positive approach to improving ties between the rival countries.
Foreign digital firms in PH only have 4 months left to comply with new VAT law
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign digital service providers (DSP) operating in the Philippines only have four months to comply with the mandatory requirements following a landmark law imposing a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on overseas digital services.