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Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Monday allayed fears that the proposed Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan may result in abuses as he stressed that the military accord will be equitable and beneficial for both countries.
SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS SOCORRO BAYANIHAN SERVICES, INC. (SBSI) - SECOND HEARING NOVEMBER 7, 2023
As the newly elected barangay officials assume their roles, Senator Win Gatchalian is now pushing for a magna carta for barangay health care workers (BHWs) to ensure the health and well-being of all communities.
1. Chelsea [C 1.32 unch] [link] issued 73,932,000 common shares to Metrobank [MBT 52.35, up 0.7%] and 3,859.000 common shares to the Private Education Retirement Annuity Association (PERAA) as part of C’s plan to prevent default by converting certain outstanding debts into equity. Together, the shares represent 3.42% of C’s post-transaction outstanding shares. The issuance to MBT allowed C to wipe out P221.8 million in debt (~P3.00/share), and the issuance to PERAA allowed C to eliminate P11.6 million in debt (~P3.00/share).
Department of Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban met with H.E. Nathaniel G. Imperial, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN agencies based in Rome, regarding the priorities, current issues, and cooperation interests related to Philippine food and agriculture.
SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian yesterday called for a review of the regulatory powers of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) over the offshore gaming industry following the raid conducted on an internet gaming licensee (IGL) found to be involved in illegal activities, including prostitution.
The Indian government is offering the Philippines at least seven helicopters that will be used for the rescue and humanitarian efforts of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) during disasters in the country.
