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Legislated wage hike not good for medium-sized business – Concepcion

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:55
  MANILA, Philippines --- It is better to focus on creating more jobs, rather than implementing an immediate wage hike. This view was expressed by Go Negosyo Founder Joey Concepcion on Wednesday at Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon public briefing. Concepcion commented on the P100 legislated wage hike, which recently garnered the approval of Senate. "Not everybody can afford a 100-peso wage increase. Maybe larger corporations can. Those who are doing well. But there are many also that are still not doing well. No," he said. "Our micro entrepreneurs, I guess, they will be exempted from that wage increase. But what about the medium-sized 'negosyantes (businessmen),' 'no?" he ...

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Chinese capital closes highways after heavy snowfall

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:48
    BEIJING -- Authorities in Beijing shut some highways on Wednesday after heavier-than-expected snowfall hit the Chinese capital, part of a cold spell sweeping many parts of the country this week. With freezing rain and snow expected to last until Monday, officials boosted public transport arrangements in the sprawling city of nearly 22 million and shut eight highways, state broadcaster CCTV said. Mountainous areas were still receiving snowfall, though it had stopped in urban areas.   READ: China's Xinjiang battles harshest cold spell in over six decades "I feel like the few days after the snow are a bit inconvenient because the road is kind of s...

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EJ Obiena wins gold in Croatia to begin 2024 season

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:37
MANILA, Philippines--EJ Obiena kicked off his indoor season campaign in triumph by asserting himself in the Memorial Josip Gasparac on Wednesday in Osijek, Croatia. Obiena, the world No. 2 pole vaulter, cleared 5.83 meters in his victory warmup for the coming World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. "Indoor season (has) finally kicked off. 5.83 for the win here," Obiena posted on his Instagram. READ: EJ Obiena goes through tests to determine Paris Olympics readiness Portugal's Pedro Buaro placed second with 5.73 meters and American Olen Tray Oates claimed the bronze medal in 5.61. Next stop for the Paris Olympics-bound Obiena, the Asian record holder of s...

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Hontiveros hopes divorce bill can be given ‘fair hearing’ in Senate

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:34
  MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed hopes on Wednesday that a divorce bill could find its way back onto the Senate's legislative agenda. In the House of Representatives, a bill on absolute divorce was brought for plenary consideration on Tuesday. The divorce bill in the Senate, however, remains pending for plenary discussion. "Napapirmahan ko na, months ago pa, 'yung committee report ng Senate committee on women tungkol sa dissolution of marriage bill... pero hindi pa siya scheduled for plenary interpellation and debate," Hontiveros said in a press briefing. (I had the committee report of the Senate committee on women regarding the dissolution ...

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Rise of fast-fashion Shein, Temu roils global air cargo industry

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:31
NEW YORK/SHANGHAI ---The rapid rise of fast-fashion e-commerce retailers such as Shein and Temu is upending the global air cargo industry, as they increasingly vie for limited air-cargo space to woo consumers with rapid transit times, more than 10 industry sources said. Shein, PDD Group's Temu and ByteDance's TikTok Shop, which recently began online shopping in the U.S., ship the majority of their products directly from factories in China to shoppers by air in individually addressed packages. And their growing popularity - Shein and Temu together send almost 600,000 packages to the United States every day, according to a June 2023 report by the U.S. Congress - is boosting air-f...

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2024 Anime Awards: Liza Soberano, Ylona Garcia tapped as presenters

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:28
Filipina actress and "Lisa Frankenstein" breakout star Liza Soberano and former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) alumna Ylona Garcia will be among the presenters at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Anime Awards (@animeawards.official) Anime Awards posted on their official social media accounts a promotional image that shows Soberano among the top musical talent and entertainment icons that will grace the upcoming ceremony. Aside from her roster of Filipino films and television shows and her now blossoming Hollywood career, Soberano is also no s...

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UAAP volleyball: UST Golden Spikers, FEU Tamaraws share early lead

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:17
MANILA, Philippines --- University of Santo Tomas and Far Eastern University seized the early 2-0 lead in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament after overcoming separate foes on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. UST needed to fight back from a six-point deficit in the third set before fending off University of the East, 28-26, 25-19, 26-24, for the share of the UAAP lead. The Golden Spikers crawled back from a 14-20 deficit and erased a 20-23 disadvantage as they scored four straight points capped by Dux Yambao's back-to-back blocks to reach match point, 24-23, only to commit a four touches violation that allowed the Red Warriors to save a point. SCHEDULE: UAAP Sea...

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House to conduct comprehensive hearings on RBH7, says solon

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:11
MANILA, Philippines --- Majority Floor Leader Rep. Manuel Jose Dalipe on Wednesday said that the House of Representatives committee of the whole would discuss Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 7 on the proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution extensively, holding three hearings per week from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. starting February 26. Dalipe confirmed that the hearings would start on Monday --- and not today as initially announced --- because the committee on rules is still finalizing the schedule of resource persons invited for the discussions on proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution's economic provisions. Dalipesaid that they are unsure whe...

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‘Flying cars’ in PH coming soon

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:04
Ask most people about their dream future, and it would likely involve flying cars. From The Jetsons cartoon to the Star Wars movies, we've always imagined soaring through the skies riding a car becoming part of everyday life. However, we wouldn't need to wait longer as more companies are developing flying vehicles worldwide. Case in point, the Philippine News Agency announced that a German air mobility firm will launch its first Southeast Asian network in the country. In other words, the company will build a system of flying cars or eVTOLs right here in the Philippines. Soon, Filipinos may ride flying taxis to visit relatives, go to work, or explore the Philippines' thousand islands....

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57 lawmakers sign manifesto vs. ex-Pres. Duterte’s Mindanao republic idea

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:02
| PHOTO: Official twitter page of the Senate of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines --- A total of 57 lawmakers have signed a manifesto rejecting the proposal of former President Rodrigo Duterte for a separate Mindanao Republic. The signatories include 53 legislators representing different districts in Mindanao. One of them was Lanao del Norte 1st District Representative Khalid Dimaporo. Dimaporo on Wednesday said the paper is titled 'The Unified Manifesto of Mindanao Congressmen for National Integrity and Development.' Unified-Manifesto-of-Mindanao-Congressmen-for-National-Integrity-and-Development-Download The document calls for national unity and opposes the secessi...

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Data shows employers can afford P100 wage hike — IBON

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 15:00
MANILA, Philippines --- IBON Foundation on Wednesday said that there is enough data to prove that employers can afford to pay the proposed P100 daily wage increase for private workers in the country. This follows statements from some members of the House of Representatives and employers claiming that businesses would be adversely affected if the proposal becomes law. "All those with a sincere belief that workers should have a just share in the fruits of their labor can have confidence that the data at hand already clearly affirms that workers deserve much more than they're getting and that employers can give much better wages than they're giving," IBON Executi...

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China boosts Asian shares as investors brace for Nvidia earnings

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 14:58
SINGAPORE -Chinese markets lifted Asian stocks on Wednesday on optimism over steps taken by policymakers to boost confidence, while looming earnings from Nvidia kept investors on edge following the recent frenzied AI-driven global rally. Financial markets will also look out for the minutes of the Federal Reserve's last meeting in January for further clues on the policy outlook as expectations of early U.S. interest rate cuts dissipate in the wake of sticky inflation data. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.62 percent on Wednesday, touching their highest in seven weeks, with stocks in China and Hong Kong providing the biggest boost. The blue-chip ...

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US Embassy ‘confident’ Quiboloy will ‘face justice for heinous crimes’

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 14:57
MANILA, Philippines --- The United States (US) Embassy in the Philippines said on Wednesday that they are confident that religious leader Apollo Quiboloy will face justice for his "heinous crimes." Despite repeated denial from Quiboloy himself, the embassy maintained that Quiboloy has engaged in rights abuses, including rape of girls. READ: Apollo Quiboloy on FBI's 'most wanted' list "For more than a decade, Apollo Quiboloy engaged in serious human rights abuses, including a pattern of systemic and pervasive rape of girls as young as 11 years old, and he is currently on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted List," said US Embassy Spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay in...

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US launches $30 M program to boost PH tertiary education

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 14:56
MANILA, Philippines --- The government of the United States of America, through its United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a program aimed at strengthening the state of Philippine higher education and make it more receptive to global demands. The U.S.-Philippines Partnership for Skills, Innovation, and Lifelong Learning Program, has a $30 million budget, or around P1.6 billion, and will run for five years. "The challenges and opportunities that young people face today in the workplace make college training and education critical for their future success," Sara Borodin, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for East Asia and the Pacific sai...

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Marcos cites TNVS firm’s role in employment growth

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 14:46
      MANILA, Philippines --- President "Bongbong" R. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attributed 1 percent of the country's employment rise to a transport network vehicle service (TNVS) firm in the country, the Palace said on Wednesday. In a courtesy call in Malacaan on Tuesday, Marcos met with executives from Grab Philippine, led by Grab Holdings Inc. co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Tan. READ: Marcos wants to relax regulations on TNVS "Your impact on unemployment numbers [comprises] about 1.1 percent of the increase in employment in the past year and half. That was Grab, so that's the 300,000 that we're talking about has a significant effect," Ma...

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PVL: Ara Galang repays Chery Tiggo trust with rousing debut

Inquirer Breaking News - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 14:37
MANILA, Philippines --- Ara Galang repaid Chery Tiggo's trust with an impressive Crossovers debut in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday. Galang delivered the goods for Chery Tiggo with 12 points built on nine attacks, two aces, and a block to jumpstart their campaign with a dominant 25-6, 25-15, 25-15 win over the debuting Capital1 at Philsports Arena. The veteran outside spiker wanted to prove her worth to the team that gave her a second chance after F2 Logistics' disbandment. SCHEDULE: PVL All-Filipino Conference 2024 "My mindset when Chery Tiggo and coach KungFu (Reyes) signed me was they were interested in me so I have the potential to help this team," said G...

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Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speech

CNN Top Stories - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 14:31
CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort after he was arraigned on felony charges.
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Video shows moment of deadly explosion at cafe in Russia

CNN Top Stories - Wed, 02/21/2024 - 14:31
A well-known Russian military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg, authorities said. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.
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