The Aquino Administration is urged to speed up government spending and beef up the country’s position as an investment haven in the region to protect the economy from the effects of declining economics in Europe and the United States.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is resuming full operations today with the restoration of flights and frequencies to pre-outsourcing level at its hub in NAIA Terminal 2 just in time for the onset of the holiday season.
Manny Pacquiao arrived silently last Monday from Los Angeles without the usual frills and excitement that have marked his previous returns, more than a week after his highly debatable win over Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is looking at reviving its global investment program next year.
The Supreme Court issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on the travel ban/hold departure order to former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her husband, Mike Arroyo. After getting the TRO, the former first couple went to NAIA Terminal I but were banned from leaving the country.
Newly installed Army Chief, Major General Emmanuel Bautista said he will continue the legacy of his father, the late Brig. Gen. Teodulfo Bautista to pursue peace with insurgents.
DOTC Secretary Mar Roxas defended the Aquino Administration’s underspending saying the reduction in capital spending posted by the government was generated by savings, brought by “good governance”.
Tomorrow is the trilogy between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez at the Main Grand Garden Arena at Las Vegas, Nevada.
Freddie Roach, the trainee of Pacquiao, predicted that Marquez will be knocked out within six rounds of the fight.
Maria Ramona Bautista, a suspect in the murder of the half-brother of Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. casually boarded a Hongkong bound plane that is supposedly taking her to Turkey with no return ticket.
PAL won a ruling last year from the Court of Appeals on its P730 million damage suit against the Philippine Airlines Employees Association (PALEA) for staging illegal strike.
