Jiggy Manicad leaves media for ‘next level’ of public service Rosette Adel (philstar.com) - April 22, 2018 - 11:59am MANILA, Philippines —Days after being announced as a prospective senatorial candidate … [Read more...] about Jiggy Manicad leaves media for ‘next level’ of public service
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New forest management bills have yet to take root in Congress
New forest management bills have yet to take root in Congress MANILA, Philippines — Philippine forests are home to thousands of wildlife species, many of which are unique to the country. But the once lush forests are steadily being depleted, … [Read more...] about New forest management bills have yet to take root in Congress
Verne Troyer, Mini-Me from ‘Austin Powers’ films, has died
Verne Troyer, Mini-Me from 'Austin Powers' films, has died Andrew Dalton (Associated Press) - April 22, 2018 - 9:37am LOS ANGELES — Verne Troyer, who played Dr. Evil's small, silent sidekick "Mini-Me" in the "Austin … [Read more...] about Verne Troyer, Mini-Me from ‘Austin Powers’ films, has died
‘Bringing Sereno issues to UN reckless, absurd’
‘Bringing Sereno issues to UN reckless, absurd’ Alexis Romero (The Philippine Star) - April 22, 2018 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Bringing the issues involving Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno before … [Read more...] about ‘Bringing Sereno issues to UN reckless, absurd’
Duterte seeks list of firms into labor-only contracting
MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte has ordered a crackdown on companies engaged in labor-only contracting following Malacañang’s announcement that he would no longer sign an executive order against contractualization and just let Congress pass a law on … [Read more...] about Duterte seeks list of firms into labor-only contracting