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You’re Regretting Your Most Recent Purchase – Now What?
Admit it, as we’ve all been there – that sinking feeling of regret that washes over us after making a purchase we thought we really needed (wanted), leaving us questioning our decisions and grappling with a sense of buyer’s remorse. Whether it’s a spontaneous splurge or a carefully considered purchase – one you’ve slept on, […].....»»
Government tackling high construction costs
The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, making housing even more unaffordable for Kiwi families."Further analysis shows building costs are consistently higher.....»»
EDITORIAL - Animal cruelty
Killing dogs for their meat has been drastically reduced nationwide, and the country registered the highest ownership of pet dogs in Asia in 2021......»»
LOOK: ANTA PH, Filipino artist collab for limited edition ‘Kyrie Pack’
ANTA Philippines celebrates the release of the STG Shock Wave 5 Pro PE ‘Kyrie Pack’ with Filipino artist Marclen Ricafort-Chulani.....»»
4th Impact confirms refunding donations of deleted GoFundMe page for 200 dogs
Girl group 4th Impact fully refunded all the donations sent in to a GoFundMe page they set up for their 200 pet dogs but deleted following heavy criticism from Internet users and animal rights activists......»»
PDEA gets 4 more K9 dogs
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency got an added boost to its operational capabilities with the acquisition of four narcotics detection dogs on Wednesday......»»
4th Impact may pa-fundraising para sa 200 dogs, netizens uminit ang ulo
NAGLUNSAD ng donation drive ang Pinoy girl group na 4th Impact para sa ipapatayong “dreamland” ng kanilang 200 dogs. Noong February 23, nagkaroon ng “Go Fund Me” page ang grupo na ginawa ng nakatatandang kapatid na si Elvira. Ang goal nila sa fundraising ay makalikom ng $10,000 o mahigit kalahating milyong piso. Sa nasabing page,.....»»
Davao de Oro landslide responders find themselves rescuing dogs, cats
'We saw many dogs and cats. They were agitated, scared, and very hungry when rescuers found them in the rubble,' says Dr. Headyn Cenabre, assistant head of the provincial veterinary office of Davao de Oro.....»»
Victorias LGU-run dog shelter adopts 20 impounded dogs from Bacolod
Victorias LGU-run dog shelter adopts 20 impounded dogs from Bacolod.....»»
Sri Lanka signs free trade pack with Thailand
Sri Lanka signs free trade pack with Thailand.....»»
Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023
The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Surgeon + robot: A collaboration
Who’d have thought that a boyhood fascination with Voltes 5 would lead to a stellar career in cutting-edge surgery?.....»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
A Practical Guide for Post-Impulse Purchase Reflection
Hey, listen, we’ve all been there – the irresistible temptation of a “You Only Live Once” (YOLO) moment that leads to an unplanned, perhaps extravagant, purchase. Then, before you know it, the thrill fades and you’re left with a “what did I just do?” moment. As the initial thrill of that “want” fades, the reality […].....»»
ACEN inks power purchase deal with Australian firm
A subsidiary of Ayala-led ACEN Corp. and SmartestEnergy Australia have signed an eight-year power purchase agreement to offtake renewable electricity generated from its solar project......»»
UPC Power completes purchase of 38MW wind project in US
UPC Power completes purchase of 38MW wind project in US.....»»
Globe steers customers to purchase prepaid load via digital channels
Globe steers customers to purchase prepaid load via digital channels.....»»
MRC Allied buys 31% stake in Rappler
MRC Allied disclosed that it has agreed to purchase the entirety of Dolphin Fire Group’s 31.2% interest in Rappler Holdings Corp, which is the parent company of the Rappler news company......»»
Michigan reports first measles case since 2019 outbreak: What to know
Michigan health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of measles since the 2019 outbreak, with a child in Oakland County testing positive for the.....»»
The Wallenberg whirlwind trip
It may have been a quick three-day trip to the Philippines of a member of Sweden’s richest business family, but Mr. Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of both SEB, a leading North European financial group with a current market value of $30.61 billion (approximately P1.7 trillion) as of March 2024, and Saab, a prominent Swedish defense and security company with a market value of $10.36 billion (roughly P580.18 billion) as of the same period, managed to pack in several key meetings on his second day......»»