Dynastic politicians seen hijacking party-list system in 2025 elections
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterRICH FILIPINOS seeking to enter politics and politicians whose terms have ended are likely to run for office through the party-list system, which could dilute sectoral representation at the House of Representatives, political
PHL embassies on alert for attacks on anniversary of Hamas assault on Israel
THE PHILIPPINE government at the weekend said it was on alert for potential security risks in the Middle East as the world marks the anniversary of the Oct. 7 militant attack that led to the conflict in Gaza. “Either Israel will
LGUs’ PPP projects face funding gap, political pressure
PHILIPPINE STAR/JOHN FELIX M. UNSONLACK of funding for project development and political pressures that increase the cost of private sector expenses are among the barriers to public-private partnerships (PPP) at the local level in the Philippines, according to the PPP
Slower inflation implies moderate erosion of real wages, analysts say
PNA FILE PHOTOBy Chloe Mari A. Hufana,ReporterTHE PHILIPPINE INFLATION in September, which slowed to an over four-year low, implied a moderate erosion of workers’ real wage as it remains below the cost of living, labor experts said. University of the
BoC seizes P2-M illegal onions
BUREAU OF CUSTOMSTHE Customs bureau’s Manila port last week confiscated P2 million worth of onions without proper sanitation permits.The shipment, which contained 25 kilograms of onions, reportedly came from China, the Bureau of Customs (BoC) said in a statement. “Upon