Why does this 57-year-old Cebu woman have an abnormally enlarged stomach?
April 1, 2024
A 57-year-old woman from Barili, Cebu has been suffering from an abnormally enlarged stomach, which made her weigh 180 kilos.
Net external liability widens on debt load
April 1, 2024
FOREIGN and domestic debt obligations widened the government’s net external liability position in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Time deposits lead to all-time-high bank FCDU
April 1, 2024
TIME deposits of Filipinos led to an all-time high in Foreign Currency Deposit Units (FCDU) of banks as of December 2023, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
PHL has highest disaster risk worldwide, says OECD
April 1, 2024
CHALLENGES faced by nature-based solutions (NbS) for flood management prevent these from being implemented in the Philippines, considered by the OECD Development Center as the country with the highest disaster risk globally.
DTI lays groundwork for FTA with Sokor before ratification
April 1, 2024
MANILA is laying the groundwork as it prepares, among others, the incentives framework for banana farmers ahead of the ratification of the free trade deal with South Korea, according to a Trade official.
Israel PM Netanyahu to undergo hernia surgery as Gaza war rages
April 1, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will stand in while Netanyahu, 74, undergoes full anesthesia, his office said.
BEATING THE SUMMER HEAT
April 1, 2024
Long Beach in Noveleta, Cavite City, becomes a vibrant hub as people gather to celebrate Easter Sunday or Linggo ng Pagkabuhay, a tradition that not only brings communities together but also provides relief from the scorching temperatures.
CHRIST IS RISEN!
April 1, 2024
The National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio in San Pedro, Santo Tomas, Batangas, celebrates Easter with the traditional Salubong, reenacting the meeting of the risen Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Marcos creates new maritime council amid China bullying
April 1, 2024
AMID China’s growing aggression in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. created the National Maritime Council (NMC) to safeguard the country’s territorial waters.
CA affirms reclusion perpetua vs ‘Abu Sayyaf members’ for killing asset in ’07
April 1, 2024
THE Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the conviction for murder of seven alleged members of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group who were behind the killing of a military asset in 2007.
Tulfo top choice for ’28 president’s race in Pulse Asia poll, VP Sara a close second
April 1, 2024
RAFFY T. Tulfo, broadcast journalist-turned-senator, now leads the names of possible contenders in the 2028 presidential race, according to the latest survey by Pulse Asia Research Inc.
ARTA staff advances knowledge in reengineering govt processes
April 1, 2024
SELECTED personnel from the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) participated the week-long training program on Business Process Management (BPM) and System Dynamics by the Australia Embassy in collaboration with the Australia Award and Alumni Engagement Pr...
Franchisers see certification tack to protect vs scammers
April 1, 2024
TO help address scam issues involving individuals victimized by bogus franchise business models that are mostly “too good to be true” with their high yield promises at rock-bottom franchise fees, the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) is ...
Bong Go’s Malasakit Team assists fire victims in Samal
April 1, 2024
IN observance of Fire Prevention Month, the Malasakit Team of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go delivered immediate relief to fire victims in Barangays Cawag and Del Monte in Island Garden City of Samal on Monday, March 25.
LGUs credited for ongoing housing builds
April 1, 2024
OVER 30 government housing projects are now undergoing various stages of construction, according to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).
Positive results of admin’s investment missions cited
April 1, 2024
AMID calls for the President to step down, a senior House of Representatives official pointed out last Sunday that the administration’s investment missions are starting to yield positive results.
CNP3 interconnection link nears completion–IEMOP
April 1, 2024
THE Cebu-Negros-Panay 230kV Stage 3 (CNP3) interconnection project is nearing its full completion, an official of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (Iemop) said last week.
PHL pork inventory falls by 7.2%–NMIS data
April 1, 2024
The country’s pork inventory declined a few days before Filipinos began the observance of Holy Week, according to data from the attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
‘Law gives LGUs important role in reviving salt industry’
April 1, 2024
Local government units (LGUs) are required by Republic Act (RA) 11985 to help the national government identify areas that are suitable for salt farming and to support local farmers in increasing their output to eventually turn salt into an export comm...
SEC: Stiffer fines for local firms with reporting lapses
April 1, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission will start imposing on April 1 higher fines and penalties for the late and non-filing of reportorial requirements by corporations.
Globe maintains leadership in PHL mobile market–exec
April 1, 2024
Globe Telecom Inc. claimed over the weekend that it maintained its stronghold in the Philippine mobile market, positioning itself as “the undisputed leader” in the industry with a 54.7-percent mobile revenue market share (RMS) in 2023.
PWEI wind project gets IEMOP nod
April 1, 2024
The 13.2-megawatt (MW) Nabas wind power project of PetroWind Energy Inc. (PWEI) in Aklan is a step closer to commencing full operations.
PHL assessors to gather for convention
April 1, 2024
The Philippine Association of Assessing Officers Inc. (PAAO, Inc.), in coordination with the Bureau of Local Government Finance of the Department of Finance, will hold its 17th National Convention and Annual Seminar on Real Property Appraisal and Asse...
Pakistani man who filmed sister”s ‘honor” killing arrested
April 1, 2024
A Pakistani man who allegedly filmed his brother strangling their sister to death has been arrested as part of the latest "honor" killing that has outraged the country, police said Sunday.
Govt Jan debt service pay went more to amortization
April 1, 2024
THE national government reported that it spent more in terms of amortization than interest payments, the sum having totaled P158.898 billion in debt payments for January this year, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).
Govt sees crypto a way to develop capital mart
April 1, 2024
Regulators are looking at creating guidelines for cryptocurrencies, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said.
Sun Life subsidiary plans to grow gender diversity
April 1, 2024
THE Philippine office of Sun Life Global Solutions (SLGS) Pvt. Ltd. announced plans to grow its gender diversity in jobs involving technology.
Strategic board engagement
April 1, 2024
STRATEGIC board engagement goes beyond attending meetings and approving decisions. It also involves active participation, thoughtful deliberation, and a deep commitment to advancing the association’s mission.
‘BIR taxes on cross-border services to deter investors’
April 1, 2024
SENATOR Sherwin T. Gatchalian, in filing an enabling resolution, clears the way for an inquiry into the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s imposition of a 25-percent withholding tax and 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on all cross-border services rendered ...
Legacy of SEC’s Guevara, 56, commended by DOF
April 1, 2024
The Department of Finance (DOF) expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hubert Dominic B. Guevara who passed away on March 29 at 56.
Addressing inadequate connectivity: A necessity for economic progress
April 1, 2024
Connectivity, or the lack thereof, has been a persistent issue in the Philippines for decades. As we mark 30 years since the country first connected to the Internet, it is disheartening to note that inadequate connectivity still plagues a significant ...
Calvin Abueva alleges verbal insult from fan triggered middle finger incident
March 31, 2024
Calvin Abueva admitted getting into a small spat with a fan courtside early in Magnolia’s eventual loss to Ginebra in Sunday’s PBA Philippine Cup action. Which, unfortunately, led to the 36-year-old forward flashing the middle finger to the unidentified spectator — that got seen on national television as well. “‘Di ko naman alam na may […]
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B.League: Kai Sotto shines but Yokohama goes on losing streak
March 31, 2024
MANILA, Philippines---Yokohama center Kai Sotto continued his stellar showing in the B.League over the weekend.
Sotto notched a career-high 28 points on Saturday but his night was spoiled after the B-Corsairs lost to Alvark Tokyo, 81-75. The 21-...
‘Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,’ naglabas ng pahayag kaugnay sa #JusticeForKillua episode
March 31, 2024
Naglabas ng pahayag ang "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho" kaugnay sa naging episode nito tungkol sa pinatay na aso na si "Killua" sa Camarines Sur.
Nitso ng sanggol na ilang araw pa lang inililibing, binutas sa Koronadal City
March 31, 2024
Laking gulat ng isang pamilya sa Koronadal City, Cotabato nang makita nilang butas ang nitso ng kanilang sanggol na ilang araw pa lang inililibing at nakalabas ang paa nito.
DOH: Do no harm, avoid jokes related to illness on April Fools” Day
March 31, 2024
On the eve of April Fools' Day, the Department of Health called on the public to avoid jokes or pranks related to illness, death, and physical and mental conditions.