Paglilinaw ng Malacañang: Hindi ‘holiday’ ang March 11
ISA nanamang “fake news” ang kumakalat na binigyang-linaw ng Palasyo kamakailan lang. Ayon sa inilabas na Official Gazette, hindi “holiday” ang darating na Lunes, March 11. Ibig sabihin, may pasok pa rin sa araw na ‘yan. May kumakalat kasi sa na balita online na walang pasok daw ang nasabing petsa bilang pagdiriwang umano ng Muslim.....»»
March 11 not a holiday – Palace
Malacañang has clarified that Monday, March 11, is not a holiday......»»
Rice inflation to remain elevated until August – DA
“This is the result of the engagements of President Marcos and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel last year with the importers to bring in supply in preparation for El Niño.”.....»»
Attendance of 4 lawyers in Mandaue session questioned
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A councilor of Mandaue City is questioning the participation of four lawyers representing Mayor Jonas Cortes during the sessions of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. On Monday, March 4, different department heads including City Administrator Jamaal James Calipayan, City Budget Officer Atty. Giovanni Tianero, and Atty. August Lizer Malate, head of the Business.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 25 to March 2, 2024
HEADLINES LAST week called public attention to the killing of 17-year-old Jerhode "Jemboy" Baltazar who was shot by police in August 2023. A local court promulgated on February 27 the murder case filed against six police officers, who were earlier terminated from service. The court's conviction of one of the accused was downgraded to homicide. Four others were convicted for illegal discharge of firearms. Another accuse.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 25 to March 2, 2024
HEADLINES LAST week called public attention to the killing of 17-year-old Jerhode "Jemboy" Baltazar who was shot by police in August 2023. A local court promulgated on February 27 the murder case filed against six police officers, who were earlier terminated from service. The court's conviction of one of the accused was downgraded to homicide. Four others were convicted for illegal discharge of firearms. Another accuse.....»»
100-K motorists join MPTC holiday promo
100-K motorists join MPTC holiday promo.....»»
Marso 8 gideklarang special non-working holiday sa DavOro
Marso 8 gideklarang special non-working holiday sa DavOro.....»»
UPCAT set for August 10 to 11
The University of the Philippines will hold the 2025 UP College Admission Test in August, its Office of Admissions announced yesterday......»»
March 1 a holiday in Muntinlupa
In celebration of its 29th cityhood anniversary, March 1 has been declared as a special non-working holiday in Muntinlupa City......»»
Remembering Butz Aquino, leader of the August Twenty-One Movement that defied Marcos Sr.
Butz Aquino, the brother of Ninoy Aquino, was among the first to call upon the people to gather in EDSA in what would become the People Power Revolution.....»»
Gaza health crisis could kill 8,000 more by August even if fighting stops – report
If the fighting continues or escalates, traumatic injuries will make up the majority of excess deaths in Gaza. But deaths from malnutrition, infectious diseases like cholera and a lack of access to care for conditions like diabetes will also kill thousands......»»
Valorant Champions heads to Seoul to kick off year
The 2024 Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) began over the weekend with the Kickoff Tournament across different international leagues, with the announcement that the culminating tournament in VCT, Valorant Champions, will be taking place in Seoul, South Korea in August......»»
PSA joins first and biggest Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Naval, Biliran
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) led by Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa joined in the first and biggest delivery of government services tagged “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair” held in Biliran Province on 26-27 August 2023......»»
Will Lin play against Gilas?
Nine-year NBA veteran Jeremy Lin is eligible to play for Chinese-Taipei against Gilas in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window game at the PhilSports Arena on Feb. 25. He could suit up as a naturalized “import,” having acquired a Taiwan passport in August 2020 or as a local if FIBA grants an exception like it did with Indonesian-American Brandon Jawato.....»»
87th Araw ng Dabaw gets underway Mar 1
THE 87th Araw ng Dabaw celebration will kick off on March 1, regardless if Malacañang declares it as a special non-working holiday in Davao City......»»
Dollar remittances hit record high
The strong finish in December due to the holiday season boosted dollars sent home by Filipinos abroad to reach an all-time high of $37.2 billion in 2023, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said......»»
Appreciating the Chinese-Filipinos
This year, the Lunar New Year, known more popularly as the Chinese New Year, was again declared a national holiday......»»
Perks of Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Family
Valentine’s Day traditionally celebrates romantic love between two lovers, which is a profound aspect of human connection. However, another aspect of human relations that can be just as profound, if not more, often gets overlooked during this holiday: Familial love. In preparation for the upcoming season of love, let’s explore the importance of spending time.....»»
A quick look at the week ahead
Now that the holiday-shortened week is behind us, we actually have a little action on the PSE to look forward to within the context of a bullish trend on the stock market more generally......»»