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Annabel Consuelo Petinglay | PNA

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique—Senior citizens 85 years old and above in Antique are entitled to an annual social pension as provided for in the amended version of the Elderly Welfare and Development Code of the province of Antique approved by the pr...

realme 11 and realme Pad 2: Glorious purpose

November 18, 2023

Ed Uy

IN The Avengers, movie, Loki, portrayed by Tom Hiddleston, delivers the memorable line: “I am Loki of Asgard, and I am burdened with glorious purpose.” Who would have thought that those two words, “glorious purpose,” would remarkably encapsulate Lo...

Vivoactive 5 is a smartwatch that provides fitness coaching, health insights and sleep stats

November 18, 2023

Dinna Chan Vasquez

THIS isn’t the first time I am using a Garmin watch. Years ago, I had a Garmin watch with a heart rate monitor. Somehow, it got lost. I suspect that my daughter used it and lost it in school. Fast forward to 2023, my daughter won a Garmin &#16...

YouTube creators will soon have to disclose use of gen AI in videos or risk suspension

November 18, 2023

Associated Press

YouTube is rolling out new rules for AI content, including a requirement that creators reveal whether they’ve used generative artificial intelligence to make realistic looking videos.

Angkas launches programs to empower riders, strengthen community ties

November 18, 2023

Roderick Abad

IN appreciation of their efforts to make Angkas a leading motorcycle ride-hailing app in the country, the two-wheel taxi and delivery service provider has launched two new programs meant to improve the livelihoods of partner-riders and support economi...

UK cybersecurity center says ‘deepfakes’ and other AI tools pose a threat to the next election

November 18, 2023

Associated Press

LONDON—Britain’s cybersecurity agency said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence poses a threat to the country’s next national election, and cyberattacks by hostile countries and their proxies are proliferating and getting harder to track.

Ayala Foundation, Salesforce to train scholars in CRM

November 18, 2023

Rizal Raoul Reyes

THE social development arm of the Ayala group of companies, the Ayala Foundation, and Salesforce, the AI customer relationship management (CRM) platform and global technology company, recently signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU...

PetPal serves over 300 pets in first vaccination drive in Metro Manila

November 18, 2023

917Ventures’ all-in-one digital pet care solutions provider PetPal, in partnership with Univet Nutrition and Animal Healthcare Company (UNAHCO INC), recently held its very first vaccination drive, Pawtection Party: Vaccinate and Celebrate!, to keep fu...

SM Foundation revamps educational clinic;strengthens health, learning commitment

November 18, 2023

SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) has consistently invested in critical areas such as health and education to support the country in attaining inclusive growth.

Orica, UP broker partnership for future mining leaders with scholarship grants

November 18, 2023

TOP global mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica has formed a key alliance with the Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department of the University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman College of Engineering.

UST-Science lecture features chemistry applications vs. cancer, mental disorders

November 18, 2023

THE University of Santo Tomas-College of Science hosted the “Distinguished Alumni Lecture in Chemistry” that highlighted the application of the particular branch of science in cancer and mental-health research.

Magna Prime opening school for architecture, engineering grads to become competent contractors

November 18, 2023

Roderick Abad

MAGNA Prime Chemical Technologies Inc. is inaugurating a school in the first quarter of 2024 to elevate the norms of the local construction industry by preparing and upskilling new professionals, who will then share their acquired knowledge with colle...

Japanese language training begins for 16th batch of JPEPA candidates

November 18, 2023

ON November 8, an online ceremony formally opened the preparatory Japanese language training for the 16th batch of Filipino candidates for nurses and certified care workers.

National Reading Month

November 18, 2023

Students of Davao City Special National High School choose their reading materials donated by the Kangaroo Book Club from South Korea.

Electrical Lab

November 18, 2023

Davao City’s J.V. Ferriols National High School and Optaciano Hilay National High School received on November 6 electrical installation and maintenance laboratories from Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. and its social-development arm Aboitiz Foundation ...

DepEd-DOH Partnership

November 18, 2023

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte and Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa discussed on November 13 strategies that will address clustering of influenza-like illnesses or ILI in schools.

PHL and US sign landmark ‘123’ deal on nuke power cooperation

November 17, 2023

Malou Talosig-Bartolome and Samuel Medenilla

THE Philippines and the United States revived a 1968 nuclear cooperation agreement signed during the administration of the late strongman former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. allowing US to share its technology to the Philippines for peaceful purp...

MAP backs EDSA Busway restrictions, except for ‘most essential’ exemptions

November 17, 2023

Andrea E. San Juan

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) on Friday said it is supporting the restrictions imposed by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on the access and use of the EDSA Busway, but pointed out that only the “most essential” exemptions...

Earthquake shakes Eastern Mindanao

November 17, 2023

Manuel Cayon

DAVAO CITY—A shallow but strong earthquake shook a wide portion of eastern half of Mindanao at late afternoon on Friday. The temblor lasted more for than a minute.

FFW calls for restoration of SUCs’ capital outlay budget to boost employment

November 17, 2023

Patrick V. Miguel

Labor group Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has called on the restoration of the capital outlay (CO) budget of State Universities and Colleges (SUC) to boost employment.

Sen. Poe prods Congress to frontload passage of bill creating department of water

November 17, 2023

Butch Fernandez

Senator Grace Poe, conveying concerns to ensure clean water supplied to consumers, pressed Congress to frontload passage of an enabling law creating the proposed Department of Water, reminding that “the country’s water woes are too big to be met by fr...

PBBM to meet with Xi to ease SCS tensions

November 17, 2023

Bloomberg News

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said he will have a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping for a second time this year to discuss ways to ease tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) that have escalated in recent months.

German-PHL companies say they’re in a ‘better’ biz situation, but cite need for skilled workers

November 17, 2023

Andrea E. San Juan

Half of the businesses engaged in German-Philippine economic relations said they are in a “better business situation,” but underscored the need to employ more as they cited the “lack of skilled workers” among the top issues in the business landscape i...

BSK disqualifications hit 39 and rising–Comelec

November 17, 2023

Patrick V. Miguel

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified 18 more Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) candidates, reaching a total count of 39 as of writing.

HD takes cautious steps to 5th Olympic campaign

November 17, 2023

Josef Ramos

HIDILYN DIAZ-NARANJO refuses to feel comfortable being at No. 7 in the world of her weight class as the qualifiers for the weightlifting competitions for the Paris 2024 Olympics winds down to three remaining tournaments.

PSE index nears 6,200 level

November 16, 2023

Jenniffer B. Austria

Philippine stocks and the peso moved up Thursday ahead of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ decision to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at 6.5 percent. Analysts said local shares sustained their upward momentum as investors took positive cues from Wall Street’s overnight performance. The 30-company Philippine Stock Exchange index added 20.35 points, or 0.33 […]
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BSP keeps interest rate at 6.5%

November 16, 2023

Julito G. Rada

The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) kept the overnight borrowing rate steady at 6.5 percent amid the slowdown in inflation in October and the stronger gross domestic product expansion in the third quarter. The BSP, however, remained hawkish, saying it might resume monetary policy tightening if needed to make sure inflation […]
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JuanHand, SeaBank team up to launch loan channeling financing in the Philippines

November 16, 2023

Manila Standard Business

The rise of the financial technology (fintech) industry paved the way to easier financial access, addressing the need for financial inclusion. JuanHand, a leading online lending platform licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, continues to blaze the trail in serving millions of Filipinos who are credit-worthy yet underserved. WeFund Lending Corp., owner of the […]
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LRMC signs enhanced river rehab agreement with DENR, Pasay LGU

November 16, 2023

LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) is amplifying its sustainability initiatives towards a clean and healthy environment as it recently forged ties for the second time with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources –...

Cherish the Bliss of Christmas at Park Inn by Radisson Davao

November 16, 2023

The 9th of November marked the ecstatic welcome of the holidays at SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) Park Inn by Radisson Davao, with the Christmas Tree Lighting event that illuminated the hotel.

MSD Joins 24th PNIC Conference to advocate for vital role of vaccines in global public health

November 16, 2023

In a concerted effort to underscore the vital importance of vaccines for individuals of all ages and mobilize champions for immunization, a dynamic back-to-back event, namely the annual Asian Vaccine Conference (9th ASVAC) and the Philippine National ...

MassageMNL welcomes you home: Continues to innovate in wellness industry, expands business for 5th Year

November 16, 2023

MassageMNL, a leading name in the wellness industry, continues to break boundaries as it celebrates its 5th Anniversary.

Countdown to Glory: The vivo 3on3 Basketball Challenge Grand Finals

November 16, 2023

It’s time to get psyched for the grand finals of the vivo 3 on 3 Basketball Challenge! Students from the six participating universities are now eagerly gearing up to support the representatives of their alma maters, as the championship will take place...

Silverlush Development Group a standout at Philconstruct 2023

November 16, 2023

MANILA, Philippines — SILVERLUSH DEVELOPMENT GROUP (SLDG) concluded together with PHILCONSTRUCT 2023 at the SMX Convention Center last November 9-12, 2023 wherein thousands of Filipino professionals gathered to witness various industry giants showcase...

MOA NIGHT OF LIGHTS RETURNS | Bigger, Brighter and more magic than ever before

November 16, 2023

The highly anticipated annual festival ‘MOA Night of Lights’ returns for its third edition at the SM Mall of Asia. This year’s holiday spectacle has a lot of surprises as customers explore a trail of wonder and enchantment with the brightest sights, t...

San Juan City, LTO And MMDA to launch single ticketing system

November 16, 2023