Protecting house workers' rights
Author: Dr. Qaisar Hamed Metawea Absence of a law leaves them with only obligations toward their employers Most countries usually enact laws and regulations to protect the rights of workers. The protection normally includes all workers, whether they aremore
8 firms want to join bidding for P174-million Army body armor
MANILA, Philippines - Eight firms have expressed interest to join the bidding for the acquisition of P174 million worth of body armor for the Army. A list of prospective bidders obtained by The STAR showed that the companies were based in India, Korea,more
Law frats also in spotlight at CJ trial
MANILA, Philippines - As lawyers slug it out in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona, their fraternity affiliations in law school have also come under scrutiny. In the spotlight in particular are Ateneo de Manila University?s Aquilamore
Golden Boy Plus
MANILA, Philippines - When you have a multiplex mall, twin vacation houses at an A-list subdivision in Tagaytay City, a mansion overlooking Taal Lake, another P160-M mansion in Ayala Heights (Quezon City), a private plane (with a bigger one coming soon),more
CBCP withholds comment on impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines - The Catholic Bishops? Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) withheld yesterday the issuance of any statement on the ongoing impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona, saying they trust the way Senate President Juan Poncemore
Malaysian firm builds houses for 'Sendong' victims
MANILA, Philippines - A Malaysian company has funded the construction of some 200 homes for the victims of tropical storm Sendong in Cagayan de Oro City. Paulino Soo, Berjaya Corp. Berhad country representative, said the company has donated some P20more
MMDA fines 'Bourne' production crew for illegal parking
MANILA, Philippines - The production crew of spy thriller The Bourne Legacy were fined last Friday for illegal parking while shooting at the corner of EDSA and Taft Avenue before noon in Pasay City. Chairman Francis Tolentino of the Metropolitan Manilamore
AFP chief relieves over 20 officers in finance, logistics posts
MANILA, Philippines - Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Lt. Gen. Jessie Dellosa has relieved more than 20 officers who had occupied finance and logistics-related posts for more than three years. Military sources told The STAR the reassignmentmore
House to senators: Don't embarrass prosecutors
MANILA, Philippines - House Majority Leader and Mandaluyong Rep. Neptali Gonzales II appealed yesterday to senator-judges not to embarrass prosecutors in the ongoing impeachment trial, saying lawmakers should be treated with dignity. He said themore
Fraud, tax experts to face off in impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines - As the impeachment trial enters its third week today, the prosecution will present a certified fraud examiner (CFE) in its list of witnesses to bolster further their allegations in Article 2 of the Articles of Impeachment againstmore
China: Asia needs peace, stability
BEIJING China called for greater efforts toward peace and stability in the region yesterday after the Philippines offered to allow more US troops on its territory. The Philippine government said Friday it planned to hold more joint exercises and to letmore
LGUs: Spoiling investors' appetite
While the United States of America (USA) could be on the road to recovery, a significant number of countries in Europe are still in shamble. Therefore, the world isnt yet economically off the hook. Thus, it is a no-brainer that our countrys leaders aremore
Metrobank Group receives two offers for resort project
CEBU, Philippines - At least two property owners in Cebu are now talking with the Metrobank Group, for a possible joint-venture or land offer for its plan to build a resort facility in Mactan Island, to complement its five-star hotel in City, the Marcomore
Cebu needs training course to attract KPO investments
CEBU, Philippines - As Cebu positions itself as a preferred Knowledge-Process Outsourcing (KPO) market, it needs to develop more training programs to develop highly skilled outsourcing manpower, apart from honing the English proficiency capabilities.more
Capturing the city
The majority of the world?s population resides in cities. Sometime in 2007, a United Nations study indicated that for the first time in history the number of people living in urban areas has outweighed those living in the rural. With the growth ofmore
Wanted: Builders of dreams
Two to three months from now, the youth can look forward to another sought-after event: summer break. But while many children are going to have lots of sun, sea and sand, others do not even have roofs over their heads. For those who want to make theirmore
Bagong Buhay in Quezon City
Phinma Properties, the country\'s leading developer in mid-rise condominium communities, is not only committed to uplifting the lives of Filipinos by building affordable and quality homes, but by also improving the quality of life in communities near itsmore
The scent of giving
To help Hospicio de San Jose in its mission of caring for abandoned children and the elderly, Aficionado Germany Perfume president and chief executive officer Joel Cruz chose the orphanage as his beneficiary of the grand prize he won in Dusit Thanimore
Golden Boy Plus
When you have a multiplex mall, twin vacation houses at an A-list subdivision in Tagaytay City, a mansion overlooking Taal Lake, another P160-M mansion in Ayala Heights (Quezon City), a private plane (with a bigger one coming soon), a yacht and an eventsmore
Literature workshop set in Bohol
THE Philippine Center of International PEN (Poets, Playwrights, Essayists, Novelists) will hold a workshop on Feb. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Holy Name University, Janssen Campus, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Dubbed ?For Love of the Word:more
Mongaya: Impeachment court terror
NO, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago is not a terrorist. She only strikes terror at the impeachment court now trying Chief Justice Renato Corona, especially unprepared congressmen-prosecutors. Even Senate President and impeachment court presiding officermore
Nalzaro: Tomas is not a franchise-holder of Cebu
THE cat is finally out of the bag, so to speak.? Cebu City south district Rep. Tomas Osmeņa finally ends speculations on his interest in regaining control of City Hall. He formally announced over the weekend his intention to run for mayor again in themore
Philippines in the new East Asia context
This year, I had the honor of being invited as a Young Global Leader (YGL) participant to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The World Economic Forum is undoubtedly, the most high-profile, most covered yet exclusive conference in the worldmore
Businessmen to review tax ordinance, appeal to DOJ
BACOLOD City ? The Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other business groups in the city are set to review the revised tax ordinance of the city after a dialogue between city officials and the business sector here. Frank Carbon, MBBCCmore
House inquiry to pin down Lanao execs on illegal logging
Philstar ? 45 minutes ago Stallion a dark horse no more; PAF, PA draw8 hours ago Rurouni Kenshin?that?s Samurai X to you?set for live action movieFri, Jan 27, 2012 MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives is set to conduct an inquirymore
Automakers eye full recovery
Philstar ? 45 minutes ago Stallion a dark horse no more; PAF, PA draw8 hours ago Rurouni Kenshin?that?s Samurai X to you?set for live action movieFri, Jan 27, 2012 MANILA, Philippines - The local auto industry is looking at a full recovery thismore
Court of Appeals admits new plea vs Quezon City 'landgrabber'
Philstar ? 45 minutes ago Stallion a dark horse no more; PAF, PA draw8 hours ago Rurouni Kenshin?that?s Samurai X to you?set for live action movieFri, Jan 27, 2012 MANILA, Philippines - Another bid to stop the transfer of a 24-hectare primemore
Court of Appeals admits new plea vs Quezon City ?landgrabber?
Another bid to stop the transfer of a 24-hectare prime property in Quezon City to a 75-year-old man tagged by residents of affected subdivisions as a professional landgrabber has advanced in the Court of Appeals (CA). Court of Appeals admits new plea vsmore
Palace pressuring me to quit?Cuevas
Malacaņang to Corona lawyer: Name emissary Serafin Cuevas Who wants retired Supreme Court Justice Serafin Cuevas out of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona? The 83-year-old Cuevas, who has become a sort of a rock star because of hismore