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Florence: Beyond the Duomo & David
Florence is the many-splendored city between Venice and Rome, the enduring crown of the Renaissance period; a garden of art, antiquities, edifices — and the best leather goods in the world......»»
Philippines external trade drops 2.1 pct in January
MANILA, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods declined 2.1 percent year-on-year in January to 16.09 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. Of the total external trade in January, 63.1 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA said trade deficit in January amounted to 4.22 billion dollars.....»»
Philippines total external trade drops by 5.4 pct in November
MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods declined by 5.4 percent in November 2023 to 16.95 billion U.S. dollars from 17.92 billion dollars in November 2022, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Of the total external trade in November 2023, 63.8 percent were imported goods, while the remaining were exported goods, the PSA said. The PSA said the balance.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»
Philippines hailed as gold standard in migration management
The Philippines was recognized during a migration summit for setting “the gold standard” in migration management and being a “migration champion......»»
Mapúa MCM celebrates standard of quality education with certification of ISO 21001:2018
Mapúa MCM celebrates standard of quality education with certification of ISO 21001:2018.....»»
Guiao upbeat on Rain or Shine s All-Filipino Cup campaign
Despite the quarterfinal exit of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, head coach Yeng Guiao is optimistic of the chances of the team in the All-Filipino Conference......»»
Engkwentro 12: All set for Wenceslao-Sanchez WBF title showdown
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines— ARQ Boxing Stable’s hard-hitting journeyman, Rodel “The Hulk” Wenceslao, and his foe, Ernie Sanchez, will trade leather in tomorrow’s main event, Friday, March 8, at “Engkwentro 12: Binombahay sa Cawayan” in Cawayan town, Masbate. Wenceslao and Sanchez passed the official weigh-in for their World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Australasian welterweight bout on Thursday,.....»»
DTI allows manufacturers to downsize certain goods to offset rising costs
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Wednesday that manufacturers of essential goods can maintain profitability amid rising production costs by reducing product sizes or weights, instead of increasing prices. Trade Assistant Secretary Amanda Marie Nograles explained during the televised Bangon Pilipinas briefing that the DTI permitted this adjustment for.....»»
Apolinario, Thai foe, make weight for 8-rounder bout in Tokyo
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Sanman Boxing’s Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario and his opponent Tanes Ongjunta of Thailand successfully made the contracted weight for their undercard bout on Thursday, February 22 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Apolinario and Ongjunta faced each other for the first time during Wednesday’s official weigh-in. The 25-year-old Apolinario tipped the weighing scales.....»»
Move Your Mind With ASICS: Two Filipino runners finish strong at the Tokyo Marathon 2024
National athlete and SEA Games medalist Arlan Arbois Jr., and fitness enthusiast, social media influencer and mom Marline Capones were brought by ASICS Philippines to Tokyo—providing them full support throughout their whole journey......»»
DMW assisting Pinay arrested in Tokyo
The Department of Migrant Workers is extending legal and other necessary assistance to a Filipino arrested in Tokyo for allegedly abandoning the bodies of a Japanese couple......»»
Palanca strikes jiu-jitsu gold in Tokyo tilt
Filipino jiu-jitsu fighter Dani Palanca brought home a gold medal in the 2024 AJP Tokyo Grand Slam competition in Japan......»»
PBA: James Yap parts ways with Rain or Shine
MANILA, Philippines – James Yap, easily one of the most recognizable faces of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), has parted ways with the Rain or Shine Elastopainters. Yap, the two-time league Most Valuable Player announced the development on Monday through his Instagram account, ending a stay that has spanned seven seasons. “After much prayer and reflection,.....»»
PBA: James Yap still undecided on retirement
MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine swingman James Yap is at a crossroads with regard to his basketball future. Yap, who signed a one-conference deal to return with Rain or Shine in the offseason last September, said he has “not yet” decided on a potential retirement following the Elasto Painters’ exit in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals on Friday. The.....»»
Customs seizes P18 billion smuggled goods in Q1
The Bureau of Customs confiscated P18 billion in smuggled goods in the first quarter as the entry of illegal items into the country remains a problem......»»
Presyo Merkado: Current prices of food in Metro Cebu markets
Presyo Merkado is a daily guide to the prices of goods in different markets around Metro Cebu. Stay updated by checking our site and social media platforms every morning. (UPDATED) CEBU CITY, Philippines —It is almost payday! What are you planning to buy in the market? You may check the prices of goods and commodities.....»»
Nestle, Danone see price hikes slowing after years of sharp increases
LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) -Two of the world’s top consumer goods companies, Danone and Nestle, said on Thursday they will slow price increases in 2024 after two years of hikes that prompted many shoppers to seek cheaper alternatives for basic goods like yoghurt and coffee. But Danone, which owns brands including Evian and Badoit waters and Activia.....»»
BFAR urges traders to comply with EO on unsanitary transport of wet goods
CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has commended Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia for issuing an executive order that prohibits the entry of vehicles transporting wet goods from unsanitary conditions within the territorial jurisdiction of the province of Cebu. BFAR-7 Provincial Fishery Officer Joel Clapano urged stakeholders and fish traders to.....»»