The government is yet to fund around P1.6 billion worth of COVID-19 emergency allowance for health workers, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said Wednesday. Herbosa disclosed this after House Deputy Minority Leader Marissa Magsino asked how much of the COVID-19 allowance for health workers had been disbursed. “We requested additional money [for COVID-19 emergency allowance] because […]
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Small rice retailers may receive a one-time financial aid of up to P15,000 to mitigate their losses from buying more expensive stocks as Executive Order 39, which sets a price ceiling on regular and well-milled rice, took effect Tuesday. The Department of Social Welfare and Development said it is ready to provide this cash assistance […]
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Jakarta — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday hailed the economic growth of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations, citing the steady rise of intra-ASEAN trade and foreign direct investment inflows. “With a projected growth rate of 4.9 percent next year and a steady rise in intra-ASEAN trade and foreign direct investment inflows, ASEAN […]
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The rate of inflation rose to a two-month high of 5.3 percent in August after dropping for the last six months, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday, blaming higher prices of food — particularly rice — and non-alcoholic beverages for the increase. National Statistician and Civil Registrar General Dennis Mapa said in an online […]
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The list of 16 public high schools in Metro Manila allegedly targeted by New People’s Army recruitment has been vetted by the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency, the Department of Education said Tuesday. DepEd spokesman Undersecretary Michael Poa still refused to identify the schools, citing “the sensitive nature of the issue” but claimed all their information […]
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A Manila City regional trial court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of expelled Negros Oriental 3rd District congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” A. Teves Jr. and his co-accused in connection with the March 4, 2023 killings of Gov. Roel R. Degamo and several other persons in Pamplona town. Judge Merianthe Pacita M. Zuraek of RTC Branch 51 […]
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TROPICAL depression “Ineng” continued to enhance the southwest monsoon (“habagat”) as it maintained its strength while moving northeastward. The enhanced habagat will bring occasional monsoon rains over the western portions of Luzon in the next three days, the state weather bureau said. As this developed, the combined amount of damage to agriculture and infrastructure caused […]
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The government is allocating a bigger P1.42-trillion budget for infrastructure development under the 2024 National Expenditure Program in a bid to spur higher economic growth, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandman said. In a statement Tuesday, she said the amount is 6.6 percent higher than the P1.33 trillion allotted for this year. “To create more jobs and […]
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The proposed nationwide entrance test for higher education should focus more on equity to ensure that poor students would have better chances of admission to state universities and colleges (SUCs), Commission on Higher Education chairman Prospero de Vera III said. De Vera made the statement in response to the proposal of Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno […]
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The Commission on Human Rights has almost 2,000 cases against policemen in its docket, its chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc told the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. “Involving Philippine National Police personnel as respondents, we have a total of 1,966 cases and [those cases involve] a total of 2,208 victims of human rights violations,” the CHR chief […]
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Beijing, China — Two people have been detained after using an excavator to dig a hole in the Great Wall of China, state broadcaster CCTV said. Police in Shanxi province followed tracks made by machinery used to dig a shortcut through a segment of the wall — remains of the immense structure built by China’s […]
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will provide cash aid to local grain retailers who may be affected by the admin’s plan to put a price cap on rice. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier issued Executive Order 39, setting prices at P41 per kilo for regular milled rice and P45 for well-milled rice […]
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Jakarta, Indonesia — South Korea and Southeast Asian nations must “join forces” to respond to North Korea’s nuclear threats, president Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday, as Washington warned Pyongyang’s leader was set to make a rare trip to Russia for arms talks. Yoon will meet with counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) […]
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The hunt for unbeatable smartphone deals is on, and POCO is taking center stage in the 9.9 Mega Sale on Shopee and Lazada on September 9. If you’re looking for a smartphone that can deliver everything you need and more, you might want to check out POCO’s offerings during the 9.9 sale. Renowned for providing […]
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Gogolook, developer of Whoscall, has recently added to its roster of impressive leaders with the appointment of Mel Migriño as Southeast Asia Regional Director for Information Security and Regulatory Alliance and Philippines Country Representative. In this role, Migriño will be responsible for leading Gogolook’s efforts to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the region, including government […]
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Black Rock City, United States — Revelers stuck in the mud for days at the Burning Man festival in Nevada finally began heading home on Monday after Mother Nature rained on their big party. With the sun now shining on the colorful makeshift community of 70,000 people called Black Rock City, the roads opened Monday […]
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Libre lang mangarap as they say. But there is power in our dreams, and turning them into reality is a lot less difficult when you get the help you need. This is what leading finance superapp GCash shared in GCash x Fuse: Borrow for Tomorrow, an immersive product showcase held in Maybank Performing Arts Theater […]
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  LG Electronics (LG) has once again been recognized for outstanding product design, earning 13 awards at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2023, announced at the International Design Conference in New York, New York. The LG PuriCare AeroTower, an air purifier that can also be used as a side table and mood lamp, was honored […]
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Sony’s The Equalizer 3, starring fan favorite Denzel Washington, helped boost the North American box office to a post-pandemic high over the long holiday weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The vigilante action film, which closes out the Equalizer trilogy, took in an estimated $34.5 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period and $42 million when […]
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IN the age of smartphones, photography has become more accessible than ever before. While daytime photography is relatively straightforward, capturing stunning night scenes with a mobile phone can be a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. With the right techniques and a few key tips, you can take your night photography skills to the next level. One […]
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REA Anicoche Tan, owner and CEO of Beautéderm, celebrated the company’s 14th anniversary in Angeles City, Pampanga, with the support of stars like Sam Milby, Andrea Brillantes, and Maja Salvador. The inspiring entrepreneur expressed her heartfelt gratitude to these celebrities for their unwavering support. Under the theme “Bravely Beautéful: 14 Years of Setting The Gold […]
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CRAVING the exquisite flavors of Japan? Look no further than Botejyu, where authenticity meets innovation under one roof. With roots dating back to 1946 in Osaka, Japan, this beloved brand has been serving traditional and innovative Japanese cuisine for over seven decades. Notably, it pioneered “modern-yaki,” a delectable fusion of yakisoba and okonomiyaki, and boasts […]
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MANILA—Local stocks rose Monday in line with most Asian markets on hopes the US Federal Reserve may pause monetary tightening in response to weak jobs data. The 30-company Philippine Stock Exchange index climbed 33.62 points, or 0.54 percent, to close at 6,214.68, while the broader all-shares index picked up 14.47 points to settle at 3,356.44. […]
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New factory orders fell and output growth cooled in August 2023, based on the latest S&P Global Philippine Purchasing Managers’ Index. S&P Global said for the first time in two years, the headline PMI—a composite single-figure indicator of manufacturing performance—posted below the neutral 50.0 threshold, indicative of a deterioration in the health of the Filipino […]
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Taking mobile livestreaming to a whole new level, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and US-based Radisys® Corporation, a subsidiary of Jio Platforms Limited, successfully ran its beta test of the Smart LiveStream App boasting groundbreaking features at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. As FIBA’s official global partner, Smart, the wireless unit of PLDT Inc. collaborated […]
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