Charting a course for energy security
Midway through the dry season, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has already issued warnings of dangerously escalating heat indexes. Consequently, this forecast signals a looming surge in energy demand, posing a significant challenge for the country amid ongoing issues with power supply......»»
Budget gap widens to P273 billion in 3 months
The country’s budget shortfall slightly increased in the first quarter as the government continued to spend more than what it generated from revenues......»»
DOF completes team of senior officials
Three months since his appointment, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has finally assembled a complete team that would help him consolidate the country’s finances and generate much needed revenues for state coffers......»»
Export of raw sugar to US planned by mid-year
The Sugar Regulatory Administration has started the preparatory work for the country’s export of raw sugar to the US as early as the middle of the year......»»
NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»
Palace warns vs Marcos deepfake audio ordering military action
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) issued a warning to the public about a video featuring manipulated audio of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directing the military to take action against a foreign country......»»
Joross Gamboa and Sam Coloso to add fun to TV5’s ‘Barangay Singko Panalo’
Other than the new set of games featured in every episode, the viewers of “Barangay Singko Panalo” can expect the arrival of Joross Gamboa and Sam Coloso to team up with Kags Je (Jerald Napoles) and SK K (Kayla Rivera) as co-hosts. Also joining them is Bob Jbeil as Boogie......»»
RLC, PRA partner to raise bar for retirement living
Robinsons Land Corp. has joined forces with the Philippine Retirement Authority to elevate retirement living in the country......»»
Investors pour over $700 million into Philippine digital banks
Global and local investors have poured over $700 million (around P40 billion) into the country’s digital banking sector to support the industry’s growth and potential to reshape the online financial landscape......»»
Aro shifts to Ando
Elite performance nutritionist coach Jeaneth Aro will head back to the Olympics, this time to guide 59kg qualifier Elreen Ando of Cebu in her quest for a podium finish. Aro was in Hidilyn Diaz’ corner when the four-time Olympian brought home the country’s first-ever gold medal in the Tokyo Summer Games......»»
9 Pinoy inventions bag medals at Geneva expo
Nine Filipino inventions and innovations fielded by the Department of Science and Technology at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva all bagged medals for the Philippines this year......»»
Belo Medical Group leads in pioneering beauty booster Profhilo in Philippines; receives top award
Dr. Vicki Belo's dedication to pioneering the beauty treatment in the country has led the Belo Medical Group to receive Neoasia’s prestigious Platinum Award as the #1 in Profhilo in the country......»»
Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment
Bayan reiterated that after 38 military training sessions, Balikatan has nothing to show in modernizing the Philippines’ defense forces and enhancing local capabilities to secure the country’s territories. The post Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 23 due to threat of scorching heat
The announcements from LGUs followed after state weather bureau Pagasa released its latest heat index bulletin which said the 25 areas in the country will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 45°C......»»
An intimate dinner with former VP Leni Robredo
We all had a great time during this rare opportunity to break bread with one of our country’s most admired leaders......»»
Gary V’s next act as a Star Magic artist
Gary Valenciano, renowned as the country’s Mr. Pure Energy, marks a new milestone in his 40-year showbiz career by signing with ABS-CBN’s premier talent agency Star Magic, embarking on a new journey of reinvention......»»
Vehicle sales up by 13% in Q1
Sales of motor vehicles in the country rose by 12.7 percent in the first quarter from a year ago, supported by strong consumer demand and improved supply......»»
DOH records 34 heat-related illnesses, with 6 deaths
The Department of Health has reported 34 cases of heat-related illness as high heat indices are continuously experienced in different areas in the country......»»
Palace orders agencies’ support for crime prevention
President Marcos has ordered all government entities and encouraged local governments to support the implementation of the 2024 National Crime Prevention Program (NCPP), which seeks to provide strategies to keep communities safe, protect the rights of Filipinos and reduce crimes in the country......»»
Dismissed BFAR chief, others to face graft raps
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered graft charges filed against former Department of Agriculture (DA) officials over the alleged irregularities in the awarding of a P2.097-billion contract to British company SRT Marine Systems Solutions Ltd. – United Kingdom (SRT-UK) in 2018......»»