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‘Priority citizens’ to get bonus 5% discount on basic goods By Othel V. Campos
VOL. XXXVIII • NO. 40• 3 SECTIONS 12 PAGES • P20 • FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024 •
“PRIORITY citizens” are poised to enjoy their mandated perks starting Monday, as the revised joint administrative order signed by three government agencies starts the
enforcement of the 5-percent discount for senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs) on purchased goods and services categorized as basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs). Next page
Dangerous to tinker with Taiwan—China Beijing warns Manila, but spox says it is ‘not a threat’
By Rey E. Requejo Batanes
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HINA warned other countries Thursday that it would be "dangerous" to tinker with its Taiwan issue amid its maritime dispute with the Philippines over some parts of the West Philippine Sea.
Prep talks start ahead of PH-US-Japan meet
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NEWS / A4 "The Taiwan question is not and should never become an issue between China and the Philippines" as it is "starkly different in nature" from the maritime differences between Beijing and Manila, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said in a statement. The embassy also said that its issue with the self-governing island “is purely an internal affair and does not brook any external interference.” Next page
DUNE, PINOY-STYLE. The Marine Battalion Landing Team-8 under the 4th Marine Brigade conducts its Unilateral Exercise ‘PANGGEDKEDAN’
(Ilocano for ‘determination’) that aims to maintain the Marines’ preparedness and response capabilities in emergencies and against foreign or domestic threats in the Ilocos sand dunes on Wednesday. PMC Photo
Marcos flags cybercrimes as Google lauds ‘amazing’ PH growth WEF forecasts By Vince Lopez PRESIDENT Marcos highlighted this week the need for the government and private companies to effectively collaborate in navigating and averting
persistent cybersecurity problems, which he described as “the darker side of technology.” The Chief Executive issued this statement during his conversation with Google Philippines country
manager Jackie Wang at the World Economic Forum (WEF) country roundtable hosted by Malacañang last Tuesday. “We have many instances where there are scams, there is hacking. We,
in terms of actual security, we also have been–have fallen victims to great many of these nefarious activities. And so, yes, those were the areas that we worry about,” he said. Next page
MORE LAKAS MEMBERS. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (6th from left) administers the oath to new Lakas-CMD members from Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, led by Mayor Nadya Emano-Elipe, Vice Mayor Robinson Sabio, Councilors Mikka Sultan, Chicque Cosin-Co, Roger Achas, Cathlyn Valdehueza-Alfante, Carl Marx Agustero, Honey Analou EmanoDoña, Armando Pomar and Audie Paduganan at the Social Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Witnessing are (from left) Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Yevgeny Vicente Emano, Agusan Del Norte 1st District Rep. Jose Aquino ll, Misamis Oriental 1st District Rep. Christian Unabia, Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, and Pampanga 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Aroyo. Ver Noveno
House working thru Lenten break; QC declares pertussis outbreak; 3 dead Senate to resume session April 29 By Rio Araja and THE House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, has authorized all standing and special committees to conduct hearings during its five-week Lenten break.
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Meanwhile, four senators will attend an international conference while another will be on study during the break, as the Senate resumes its sessions on April 29. Next page
Macon Ramos-Araneta
THE Department of Health on Thursday urged the public to catch up on their routine vaccinations as cases of pertussis and measles rise in the country and Quezon City formally reported an outbreak of
whooping cough with three deaths reported. In a statement, the DOH said it intends to vaccinate at least 90 percent of the high-risk population, especially among children aged six months to 10 years, following the recent spike in the cases of pertussis, measles, and rubella across the country.
PH economy to hit $2t soon
By Maricel V. Cruz SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Thursday expressed great enthusiasm regarding the recent World Economic Forum (WEF) forecast, which positions the Philippines to potentially become a $2-trillion economy in the next decade. This anticipated economic growth places the nation on par with economies like Canada, Italy, and Brazil. "The projections shared by WEF President Børge Brende reflect a significant milestone in our nation’s journey towards economic prosperity. This growth is not just a statistic; it represents a transformative shift in the lives of our citizens," Romualdez said. Highlighting the importance of continued investment in education, Next page
President misses FOCAP gab with flu-like sickness PRESIDENT Marcos’ condition is improving and anticipates resuming full public engagements, depending on the advice of his doctor, the Presidential Communications Office said on Thursday. The illness forced Mr. Marcos to miss the 50th Anniversary Presidential Luncheon with the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) yesterday.
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NEDA chief, staff get trapped for 2 hours in elevator
MTRCB bans ‘Tuna’ film for 9-dash line use
#JusticeForKillua: PAWS planning to file charges
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