US tries out new missile system in ‘Balikatan’ 2024
The Marcos Jr. administration appears to be “slowly but surely allowing the country to be dragged into the massive US-led military build-up against China, threatening to engulf the whole region in war.”.....»»
Beating the housing finance conundrum
Despite the valiant efforts of our secretary for housing, we have failed by a long shot to meet our housing targets for the year......»»
Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»
Getting Over a Creative Block
Sometimes, you may find it difficult to start anything. As a writer, graphic designer, or any creative, staring at a blank page and not knowing where to start can be frustrating. Well, you, my friend, are experiencing a creative block. A creative block is a phenomenon in which people struggle to come up with new […].....»»
Phinma allots P4.5 billion for 2024 capex
The Phinma Group has earmarked P4.48 billion for capital expenditures this year to sustain the company’s growth momentum......»»
Robinsons Retail posts higher earnings in Q1
Higher sales from new stores and sustained demand in the food retail and drugstores segments boosted earnings of Gokongwei-owned Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. in the first quarter......»»
InstaPay, PESONet transactions hit P3.8 trillion in Q1
The value of online payments coursed through the automated clearing houses established by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reached P3.81 trillion in the first three months of the year, as Filipinos continue to use digital channels for their financial transactions......»»
Ayala Group scales up 2024 budget to P284 billion
The Ayala Group is hiking its capital expenditures this year, with its property and energy units poised for higher spending to support their expansion......»»
2GO fortifies fleet with new ships
Logistics giant 2GO Group Inc. has brought in a new vessel to cater to the resurgent demand for sea travel, as it plans to strengthen roll-on, roll-off (RORO) services to Visayas and Mindanao......»»
Brother and sister die after motorcycle crashes into truck in Tabogon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — An 18-year-old man and his 13-year-old sister died after their motorcycle collided with a truck along the road in Barangay Ilihan in Tabogon town, northern Cebu on Thursday afternoon, April 25, 2024. The fatal accident happened at around 4:10 p.m., resulting to the untimely death of the siblings. The.....»»
CCSC pool boasts brand-new features and facilities
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) pool will boast innovative features that would greatly level-up its service and functionality in time for the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) next month in Cebu City. In an information forwarded from Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) chairman John Pages, the newly-renovated CCSC pool.....»»
Drug bust: Teacher nabbed in Cebu City with P102,000 ‘shabu’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A drug bust in Barangay Babag 2 in Cebu City on Thursday evening, April 25, 2024, resulted in the apprehension of a teacher and her common-law partner, who is identified as a target-listed drug personality. The suspects were identified as 31-year-old Maribel Arcilla, who works as a private school teacher; and.....»»
Beyoncé sinorpresa ang Pinoy baby na si Tyler: ‘They’re officially friends!’
NAKAKATUWA naman ang sikat na international singer na si Beyoncé dahil mayroon pala siyang cute na cute na kaibigang Pinoy! Siya’y walang iba kundi ang two-year-old baby na si Tyler, ang anak ng sports broadcasters na sina Bea Fabregas at Nikko Ramos. Usap-usapan ngayon ang pagpapadala ng legendary singer kay Tyler ng bulaklak, laruan na.....»»
Smile, candid camera soon at toll booths
After being repeatedly postponed, the mandated installation of the Radio Frequency Identification in all vehicles to allow passing through the country’s tollways will definitely be implemented not later than October this year......»»
School break
Two weeks ago a young mother I know was abruptly informed that the “Kiddie 1” classes of her three-year-old daughter, which were supposed to be until next month, were over for the school year......»»
Revival of US GSP seen this year
The revival of the United States’ Generalized Scheme of Preferences will likely happen this year, possibly even before the US presidential elections in November......»»
2 million tourist arrivals logged from January to March
More than two million tourists visited the country from January to March this year, according to the Department of Tourism......»»
Teacher who faked being a doctor to face usurpation rap in Dalaguete
CEBU CITY, Philippines —A 50-year-old licensed teacher, who is a native of Zamboanga City, will be facing a criminal charge after he was caught lying about being a professional doctor by authorities in Barangay Poblacion, Dalaguete town, southern Cebu. The ‘fake doctor,’ identified as Antonio Jabonillo Alpechi alias ‘Yang,’ 50, a licensed professional teacher, was.....»»
Ayala logistics unit to double cold storage capacity by 2025
AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. is targeting to double its cold storage capacity by next year in support of the promising cold chain sector in the country......»»
Sponge Cola releases new song inspired by hit K-drama Queen of Tears
Local rock band Sponge Cola have released another track inspired by a Korean drama series, this time, the popular "Queen of Tears" starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won......»»