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The Peninsula Manila’s power breakfast
The Peninsula Manila, it seems, is the second preferred power breakfast destination in Makati, especially for those who do not play golf......»»
Mission impossible: Embracing the nuclear ‘explosion’
A nuclear “explosion” of sorts could be on the horizon for the Philippines – one which could ensure a sustainable, sufficient and clean source of electricity for future generations, or one which could put the country in a deep hole......»»
Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers. Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»
Landbank-DBP merger not pushing through – Recto
The planned legal merger of the Land Bank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines is no longer pushing through as Finance Secretary Ralph Recto deviates yet again from his predecessor......»»
Abu Sayyaf bandit surrenders
An Abu Sayyaf bandit based in Sulu surrendered to the Zamboanga peninsula regional police intelligence unit headquarters in this city on Friday......»»
El Niño damage to agriculture sector hits P357.4 million
The damage the El Niño phenomenon brought to the agriculture sector in four regions alone – Ilocos, Mimaropa, Western Visayas and Zamboanga peninsula – has already ballooned to P357.4 million, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
In search of sustainable energy solution together
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, recently posted a photo taken at night from a satellite on the Korean peninsula, titled “Night and day difference.”.....»»
El Niño agriculture damage reaches P151.3 million
Damage to agriculture due to El Niño in Western Visayas and Zamboanga peninsula has reached P151.3 million, with 3,291 hectares of agricultural land affected, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
Abra, Zambo triumph in MPBL season opener
Abra banked on the sudden explosion of John Lloyd Clemente to stun fellow newcomer Pangasinan, 83-75, near midnight Saturday in the MPBL Sixth Season opener at the packed Calasiao Sports Complex in Pangasinan......»»
Abra, Zambo triumph in MPBL season opener
Abra banked on the sudden explosion of John Lloyd Clemente to stun fellow newcomer Pangasinan, 83-75, near midnight Saturday in the MPBL Sixth Season opener at the packed Calasiao Sports Complex in Pangasinan......»»
CJ on fire as Beermen roll
On the heels of his PBA All Star Game explosion, an on-target CJ Perez delivered his most incendiary performance in the Philippine Cup to date......»»
Tamaraws survive Ybanez, Golden Spikers
The Far Eastern University Tamaraws withstood a 30-point explosion by reigning Most Valuable Player Josh Ybanez and edged the University of Santo Tomas Golden Spikers, 28-26, 21-25, 21-25, 25-21, 15-12, to stay unscathed in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»
Hawks negate Steph’s 60 points
Dejounte Murray extended the game with a jumper in the final seconds of regulation, then scored seven consecutive points in overtime, allowing the host Atlanta Hawks to overcome a 60-point explosion by Stephen Curry for a 141-134 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night......»»
Death toll from Laguna fireworks factory blast now 5
The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks factory in Cabuyao City, Laguna on Thursday has increased to five......»»
2 dead, 10 hurt in Laguna fireworks factory blast
Two people died and at least 10 were injured after an explosion rocked a fireworks factory in Cabuyao City in Laguna yesterday afternoon......»»
3 burned in Makati gas tank explosion
Three people were injured after a liquefied petroleum gas tank exploded in Makati City yesterday......»»
LOOKBACK: NBA stars who scored 70 or more
After Joel Embiid’s historic 70-point explosion, here’s a look at the eight other players who unleashed 70 points or more in a single NBA game.....»»
NGCP seeks resolution of cases hampering Tuy-Dasmariñas project
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is pushing for a “speedy court resolution” of cases delaying the completion of a transmission line project in Dasmariñas, Cavite......»»
No lottery in PBA draft
A plan to hold a special no-order, computer-generated lottery for PBA draft applicants who would’ve been eligible to join at least four years earlier isn’t pushing through after all. According to PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, any change in format will require approval from the Board of Governors and for the moment, the guidelines for the draft on July 14 remain the same as before, meaning the order will follow the reverse standings of the teams the previous season unless slots are traded......»»