philippine news

Jul 17, 20080

SC junks petition for disclosure on JPEPA

Manila Times

The Supreme Court voted 10-4 dismissing a petition by militant groups for a full disclosure of all details—from negotiations to signing—concerning a controversial free-trade agreement between the Philippines and Japan.

But Chief Justice Reynato Puno was among the … Read the rest

Jul 17, 20080

Supreme Court hands 2nd setback to the opposition

Rey E. Requejo
Manila Standard

THE Supreme Court yesterday dealt the second blow to anti-government groups in a week, ruling that Malacañang could not be compelled to reveal offers submitted during the negotiation of a controversial agreement with Japan.

Voting … Read the rest

Jun 18, 20080

Miriam says Japan accedes to JPEPA conditions

Aurea Calica
Philippine Star

Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago disclosed yesterday that the Senate would ratify the controversial Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) in August after Tokyo acceded to the conditions imposed by Manila.

After months of negotiations, Santiago said the Japanese … Read the rest

Apr 30, 20080

Japan’s Diet accused of pressuring RP on JPEPA ratification

Katherine Adraneda
Philippine Star

Activists campaigning against the ratification of the controversial Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) yesterday accused the Japanese Diet of “discreetly pressuring” the Philippine Senate into approving the bilateral pact.

The Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng … Read the rest

Apr 15, 20080

GMA prods Senate anew to ratify JPEPA

Marvin Sy
Philippine Star

Saying that the country cannot afford not to ratify the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), President Arroyo renewed her appeal to the Senate to act on the treaty when it resumes session next week.

Speaking at … Read the rest

Apr 7, 20080

Does the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement merit Senate ratification?

Josefina T. Lichauco
Philippine Star

(First of two parts)

This week, I am surrendering my column space to the Philippine Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Domingo Siazon Jr., who is a highly respected national and international functionary in the field of … Read the rest

Mar 11, 20080

Philippine foreign relations and JPEPA

Domini M. Torrevillas
Philippine Star

The Senate is currently conducting hearings on the Japanese-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) as an offshoot of negative criticisms coming from various sectors. I wish to stress at the outset that there is nothing wrong … Read the rest

Mar 8, 20080

JPEPA will lead to massive flow of capital into RP – PIDS study

Mary Ann Ll. Reyes
Philippine Star

The Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) would lead to the massive flow of Japanese capital and technology into the Philippines and these will be directed to help develop “sunshine areas” such as information and … Read the rest

Feb 5, 20080

1-million strong farmers’ group endorses JPEPA

Manny Galvez
Philippine Star

CABANATUAN CITY — At least one million Filipino farmers belonging to the biggest farmers’ organization in the country expressed support yesterday for Senate ratification of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), citing that a whopping P53 … Read the rest

Jan 19, 20080

JPEPA approval may hinge on side agreement on toxic waste issue

Marvin Sy
Philippine Star

Several members of the Senate are looking at introducing a side agreement for the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) to correct the issue on the importation of toxic waste shipments from Japan which has delayed the … Read the rest

  • Categories

  • Also Visit

  • RSS Inquirer.net

    • Motorola Mobility smartphones face US import ban
      A US commission on Friday sided with Microsoft by moving to ban the import of Android-powered Motorola smartphones based on patent infringement complaints by the software colossus.Keep on reading: Motorola Mobility smartphones face US import ban […]
    • 100 school children in Surigao Norte join Inquirer read-along
      At least 100 school children joined the Inquirer read-along session in Del Carmen here Saturday morning.Keep on reading: 100 school children in Surigao Norte join Inquirer read-along […]
    • Greece tops G8 agenda as eurozone crisis snares Spain
      Fears that debt-stricken Greece may be headed for a chaotic eurozone exit loomed large as President Barack Obama met other G8 leaders for crisis talks in the United States on Friday.Keep on reading: Greece tops G8 agenda as eurozone crisis snares Spain […]

  • RSS The Philippine Star

    • Panamanian says sex was consensual; Pinay denies it
      The Panamanian embassy official accused of raping a Filipina yesterday came out to air his side and explained that what happened that night was consensual sex and not rape. […]
    • Ladlad's Remoto running for senator
      An advocate of lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights yesterday announced his plan to run for senator in the 2013 mid-term polls. […]
    • Palace to Corona: Let's wait for Senate verdict
      With his unexplained millions in dollar deposits, Chief Justice Renato Corona should prepare for his appearance before the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday instead of flaunting his confidence of getting an acquittal or drumming up public sympathy, Malacañang said yesterday. […]

  • RSS Manila Bulletin

    • Red Bull enters PHL Market
      MANILA, Philippines – The country got its first-ever taste of five back-to-back stunts performed by Red Bull Athletes which were spread out across the Philippines in a span of a week before leading up to the grand launch last May 12, 2012 at the Makati Stock Exchange Plaza. Members of the Philippine VolcanoesG Tongi […]
    • Agri-Business Firm’s IPO Oversubscribed
      MANILA, Philippine - Agri business firm Calata Corporation saw strong demand for its shares from retail and institutional investors with its P270 million initial public offering oversubscribed by 1.7 times. According to Unicapital Inc. manager for corporate finance Pamela Victoriano, the IPO saw a “healthy mix” of buyers from retail and institutional investo […]
    • Thailand Prodded On WTO Ruling
      MANILA, Philippine - The Philippines has urged Thailand to comply with the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling over discriminatory tax imposed on the former’s cigarette exports as its fellow ASEAN-member has not implemented any measure yet to settle the issue even as the compliance period already expired early this week. […]

Subscribe

Stay updated on my meandering thoughts & activities via RSS (Syndicate).