QC streamlines idle land tax exemption process to spur urban farming
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — The Quezon City government on Sunday said it has eased the process of applying for idle land tax exemption to promote food security and encourage landowners to use their land for urban farming. “In order to strengthen our advocacy of achieving food security,
Four LEDAC priority bills still for House approval, says Romualdez
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — The House of Representatives is eyeing to pass the remaining four bills that are part of the priority measures of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) as the chamber resumes its session on Monday, Speaker Martin Romualdez said. In a statement, Romualdez said
How Filipino artists turned SEVENTEEN’s ‘Follow to Bulacan’ stage into a super set
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — Eagle-eyed fans of K-pop juggernaut SEVENTEEN have discovered that a team of Filipino artists were the hands behind the stage for the historic “Follow to Bulacan” two-day concert that concluded last weekend. Gil Bien of HOTSET DSGN shared with CNN Philippines on Saturday
48 Bilibid inmates transferred to Leyte
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — Forty-eight persons deprived of liberty (PDL) from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) have been transferred to the Leyte Regional Prison, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said Sunday. \”The continuing transfer of PDLs from NBP to other operating prisons and penal farms outside of
6,000 devotees gather for Feast of Sto. Niño masses in Tondo
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — Authorities said some 6,000 devotees attended masses for the Feast of Sto. Niño in Tondo, Manila on Sunday. According to its latest situation report, the Philippine National Police said an estimated 5,000 devotees joined the 2 p.m. mass while some 6,000 devotees attended
Trillanes believes Marcos likely behind House push for charter change
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21)— The House of Representatives’ aggressive push to amend the 1987 Constitution likely has the backing of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said on Sunday. In a media briefing, Trillanes said the House Speaker will not make such a move without
15 reported deaths in Davao floods, landslides – NDRRMC
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — The reported death toll due to severe flooding and landslides in the Davao Region has risen to 15, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday. Another death was logged in Davao de Oro, adding to the previously reported 12
PH to remain as world’s top rice importer — USDA
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — The Philippines will remain as the world’s top rice importer in 2024, according to a forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In USDA’s latest report, the Philippines is projected to import 3.8 million metric tons of rice this year. China
Top seed Iga Świątek knocked out of the Australian Open by 19-year-old Linda Nosková
Nosková (left) and Świątek shake hands after their third-round match.
Germany’s far-right AfD face mounting protests over plan to deport migrants
Berlin (CNN) — Huge crowds of protesters have descended on cities in Germany, as demonstrations calling for a ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gain momentum. Tens of thousands have already braved sub-zero temperatures this week to protest against the party, after it emerged senior AfD members discussed
