PACC commissioner Belgica joins 2022 Senate race
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Anti-Corruption Commissioner Greco Belgica officially formalized his Senate bid on Friday as he filed his certificate of candidacy. Belgica, a former Manila councilor, also ran but lost in the 2013 and 2016 Senate races. ADVERTISEMENTHe was among those who petitioned the Supreme Court to scrap the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) in 2013. /MUFSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 08, 2021 07:52 UTC
Ex-Rep. Teddy Baguilat files candidacy for senator
MANILA, Philippines — Former representative Teddy Baguilat Jr. on Friday filed his certificate of candidacy to run for senator in the upcoming 2022 elections. ADVERTISEMENTBaguilat lodged his COC at the Harbor Garden Tent of Sofitel hotel in Pasay City to formalize his senatorial bid. He was a member of the Philippine House of Representatives from 2010–2019. Before that, he was the governor of Ifugao from 2007-2010. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 08, 2021 07:07 UTC
Salvador Panelo files candidacy for senator
MANILA, Philippines — Chief Presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo on Friday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator. Panelo arrived at the Harbor Garden Tent of the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City to file his COC. ADVERTISEMENTAside from being Duterte’s chief lawyer, Panelo also served as Presidential spokesperson from 2018 to 2020, after Harry Roque resigned from the post. He also served as Duterte’s legal adviser during the 2016 presidential campaign. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 08, 2021 06:52 UTC
Maring slightly intensifies, may merge with tropical depression nearing PAR
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Maring slightly intensified on Friday as it moves “erratically” over the country’s waters, the state weather bureau said. In its latest weather update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Maring was last spotted 495 kilometers (km) east of Catarman, Northern Samar. ADVERTISEMENTIt now packs a maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) and a gustiness of up to 70 kph, Pagasa said. Meanwhile, Pagasa said it is currently monitoring another tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). ADVERTISEMENTOn Saturday, light to moderate with at times heavy rains may begin affecting Occidental Minodor, Palawan and the rest of Visayas, Pagasa added.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 08, 2021 06:22 UTC
No power problem during 2022 polls — DoE
The National Grid Corporation announces that it would commence a competitive bidding process for ancillary services or power reserves to help meet government objectives and secure the best value for power consumers. Citing simulations, the DoE projected that between April and May, a slight decrease in power reserves could occur ahead of the expiry of the build-operate-transfer contract for the 1,200-megawatt Ilijan power plant. The Energy department has since taken back its concerns and clarified there will be ample power supplies before, during, and after the 2022 elections. Fuentebella said the thinning of power reserves did not mean brownouts during the polling period. What we stated there is there is enough power [for the May 2022 elections]," Cusi said.
Source:Manila Times
October 08, 2021 06:11 UTC
Arjo Atayde files COC for Quezon City congressman
Arjo Atayde files COC for Quezon City congressmanMANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya actor Arjo Atayde filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for congressman of Quezon City first district in the 2022 elections on Friday. He was accompanied by his mother Sylvia Sanchez and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte. Arjo will be running under the local Serbisyo ng Bayan Party of the incumbent Quezon City mayor. Actor Arjo Atayde arrives at the Comelec NCR office in Intramuros, Manila to file his COC for representative of Quezon City’s 1st district in #Halalan2022. —Disclosure: Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte is a shareholder of Philstar Global Corp., which operates digital news outlet Philstar.com.
Source:Philippine Star
October 08, 2021 06:00 UTC
UN says to donate P380 million for Philippines' typhoon response
UN says to donate P380 million for Philippines' typhoon responseRescuers pull a rubber boat carrying residents through a flooded street after Typhoon Vamco hit in Marikina City, suburban Manila on November 12, 2020. MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations has announced a P380 million donation to the Philippines to improve its response to the ongoing typhoon season. Gustavo Gonzalez, UN's resident and humanitarian coordinator to the country, said this would be sourced from the organization's Central Emergency Response Fund mechanism. News of the donation was made in a high-level meeting between Gonzalez and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, according to release. It added: "There is a compelling amount of evidence that acting before the disaster hits, cuts the costs of humanitarian response, preserves people's dignity and allows for a faster recovery by protecting hard-won development gains that were already achieved."
Source:Philippine Star
October 08, 2021 04:52 UTC
Philippines OKs new quarantine protocols for travelers from 'green, yellow' countries
Philippines OKs new quarantine protocols for travelers from 'green, yellow' countriesMANILA, Philippines (Updated 2:27 p.m.) — The Philippines on Friday started the implementation of shorter quarantine protocols for international travelers coming from countries classified as low risk and moderate risk for COVID-19. Fully vaccinated individuals coming from “green” (low risk) and “yellow” (moderate risk) nations and jurisdictions need to undergo facility-based quarantine until the release of their negative RT-PCR test results taken on the fifth day, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said. They will then be required to undergo home quarantine until their 10th day. Meanwhile, unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, or individuals whose vaccination status cannot be independently verified or confirmed as valid or authentic by local authorities coming from “green” or “yellow” countries will undergo facility-based quarantine until the release of the RT-PCR taken on the seventh day. After that, they need to undergo home quarantine until their 14th day.
Source:Philippine Star
October 08, 2021 04:52 UTC
Day 8 of COC, CONA filing: List of aspirants for nat’l posts in 2022 polls
Aside from buzzer-beater Dela Rosa, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, filed his COC for vice presidency. Pangilinan was accompanied by his running mate, Vice President, and presidential aspirant Leni Robredo, when he filed his COC. ADVERTISEMENTSenatorial candidates from the Cusi-wing of PDP-Laban have also filed their papers, with President Rodrigo Duterte attending the filing event. Opposition candidates Senator Leila de Lima filed her COC for senator through a representative. Here are the full list of aspirants who filed their COCs and certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA).
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 08, 2021 04:30 UTC
Saso unleashes solid 67 in Cognizant Founders Cup
Saso unleashes solid 67 in Cognizant Founders CupMANILA, Philippines – Yuka Saso played true to form and dished out one of her best starts on the LPGA Tour — a 67 — but Jin Young Ko proved better as she doubled the former’s four-under card with a scorching 63 to seize control in the opener of the Cognizant Founders Cup in New Jersey Thursday (Friday, Manila time). “I got nine birdies today and one bogey, but yeah, still pretty good.”Saso also did turn in a fine start — four birdies on an impressive 13-of-14 driving norm while missing just three greens. But a struggle on the tricky surface led to 31 putts that practically stymied her first round charge. “I think I played pretty good today,” said Korda, who like Saso groped a bit on the greens, also needing 31 putts after hitting all but one green. 7 and bucked a missed chance on the par-5 next with another birdie on No.
Source:Philippine Star
October 08, 2021 04:17 UTC
Gov’t cuts quarantine time for fully vaxxed inbound travelers
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has agreed to shorten the quarantine period for inbound travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. ADVERTISEMENTStarting Oct. 8, fully vaccinated travelers from “green” or “yellow” list countries need only to undergo facility-based quarantine until the release of their negative COVID-19 swab test results which will be taken on their fifth day, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said on Friday. After which they will be required to undergo home quarantine until their 10th day of isolation. If the tests turn negative, they will then be required to undergo home quarantine until their 14th day. According to previous guidelines of the IATF, inbound travelers from countries classified under the “green list” qualify for seven-day facility-based quarantine instead of 10 days.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 08, 2021 04:13 UTC
SEC clears 4 public offerings
SEC clears 4 public offeringsIn a statement, the SEC said it approved the planned fundraising activities of Ayala Land Inc., Synergy Grid & Development Phils Inc., Megawide Construction Corp. and The Keepers Holdings Inc.MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission cleared four public offerings on Thursday, allowing these companies to continue raising cash to meet their needs amid the pandemic. The property giant would offer P2.75 billion worth of debt papers to the public for the first tranche of the sale, with an option to sell more bonds of the same amount if there will be strong demand. Proceeds from the offer is pegged at P25.69 billion, which Synergy Grid will use to buy non-voting preferred shares in National Grid Corporation of the Philippines. The grid operator, in turn, will use the money to bankroll its capital expenditures. Lastly, Keepers Holdings will put up 3 billion common shares for sale to the public at P2 to 2.50 each from November 8 to 12.
Source:Philippine Star
October 08, 2021 03:59 UTC
Manila Rep. Lopez quits mayoralty race, seeks reelection instead
MANILA, Philippines — Manila 1st District Rep. Manuel Lopez is backing out of the city mayoralty contest and seeking reelection instead. Lopez on Friday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for a third and final term as representative of Tondo in the capital city of Manila. Alfonso Cusi earlier endorsed Lopez as its candidate for Manila City mayor. But after much reflection, I respectfully informed him of my desire to finish my term in Congress. Lopez, as incumbent representative of Manila City’s 1st District, also sits as chairman of the House committee on Metro Manila development.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 08, 2021 03:33 UTC
Asian, European markets mostly rise as US default fears recede
Asian, European markets mostly rise as US default fears recedeA pedestrian wearing a face mask walks past an electronic board displaying the closing numbers of Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo on November 9, 2020, as Asian markets react to results of the US presidential election. "We do see scope that markets can start to price in a more aggressive Fed funds rate hike cycle." Despite the strong advances across global markets, analysts remain wary about the outlook in light of a range of issues that have been dogging investors for months. "Risk appetite remains fragile with many factors agitating the markets including slowing economic growth, inflation and geopolitical risk catching investors' attention," said Louise Dudley, of Federated Hermes. "In particular, the supply chain challenges and inflation mean that companies are facing headwinds at both the top and bottom line."
Source:Philippine Star
October 08, 2021 03:11 UTC
‘Kabayan’ Noli de Castro files COC for senator
MANILA, Philippines — After an 11-year break from politics, broadcast journalist and former vice president Noli de Castro on Friday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator. ADVERTISEMENTDe Castro lodged his COC at the Harbor Garden Tent of Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City. De Castro was elected vice president in 2004. De Castro was also host of the news magazine program Magandang Gabi Bayan and the main anchor of ABS-CBN’s prime time newscast TV Patrol. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 08, 2021 03:02 UTC