402 POGO hubs have expired licenses’
At least 402 Philippine offshore gaming operator hubs in the country have expired licenses, according to the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission......»»
Destruction of Gaza in numbers: ‘Unlike anything we have studied’
As well as killing more than 34,000 people and causing catastrophic levels of hunger and injury, the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas has also caused massive material destruction in Gaza. “The rate of damage being registered is unlike anything we have studied before. It is much faster and more extensive than anything we have.....»»
Ruined centuries-old town re-emerges as Philippines dam dries up during heatwave - Philippines
After a long spell of intense heat and little rain, water levels have fallen to reveal parts of a sunken church, tombstones and foundations at Pantabangan Ruins of a centuries-old town have emerged at a dam parched by drought in the northern Philippines. After a prolonged spell of intense heat and little rain, water levels in the dam have fallen to reveal parts of a sunken church, tombstones and the foundations of structu.....»»
Anthrax outbreak reported in Laos, Thailand steps up border control
BANGKOK — Thailand’s government has ordered officials to closely monitor livestock along the border with Laos after more than 50 people were reported to have contracted anthrax in the neighboring country. Thai authorities have been working closely with those in Laos after receiving reports of the outbreak and have prepared vaccines in case of infections.....»»
Yogi Ruiz: Salaries, incentives for City Hall employees must be paid on time
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Job order (JO) employees at the Cebu City Hall have not been paid their salaries from January to March 2024. They have not also received their share of the Charter Day incentive amounting to P5, 000 each. Councilors Noel Wenceslao and Nestro Archival have raised a concern on the delay in.....»»
Some top tourist spots in Visayas have high coliform level
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Some of the top tourist spots in Central Visayas have poor water quality that might be unfit for swimming, prompting the Regional Development Council here (RDC-7) to urge the government to take action. There are three sites in the region wherein high levels of fecal coliform have been detected. These are.....»»
Imee on CBRT issue: Should have been settled before project was started
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos believes that while local officials in Cebu “know much better” in handling the issues hounding the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT), she said issues should have been addressed before the project was actually started. “Sadly, this all should have been settled before the national.....»»
Government announces independent review of forestry ETS costs
Forestry Minister Todd McClay has today announced an independent review into the forestry component of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Register to ensure it is efficient and cost-effective."Up and down the country forestry owners have been raising concerns about the excessive costs that have been imposed upon them by the previous government," Mr McClay says."We have iden.....»»
Park Hyungsik promises fans a great time in Manila fan meet
“I have prepared a lot to have a great time with my fans. So, I hope you, guys can expect to have a great time with me.”.....»»
Sustainable Practices for Small Businesses
As news about how microplastics have been harming fish for years adds up to the environmental problems the world is now facing, there is now the need for businesses to have an urgent focus on sustainability to not do any more damage to the environment. Small businesses, often the backbone of local economies, have a […].....»»
Shear line affects over 80-K families in Davao
The shear line in the Davao Region has had a significant impact on over 80,000 families, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). The affected families are spread across Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental. Evacuation efforts have been underway, with some families still in shelters. Tragically, casualties have been reported, including fatalities and injuries due to landslides and flooding. The infrastructure has also suffered, with roads and bridges being blocked or damaged. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has been providing relief to affected residents, and the local government units have also contributed aid. In response to the shear line, the OCD-Davao has raised its Blue Alert status, emphasizing the need for intensified monitoring and immediate mobilization of resources. The situation remains challenging, with ongoing flooding and landslides affecting numerous areas in the region......»»
Senate Cha-cha proponents: No political changes
Joining the fray to have the Charter changed, several senators have vowed to focus on its economic provisions and to steer clear of politics to ensure their initiative will have better chances of getting approved......»»
Moises: When is the best time to have sex?
Moises: When is the best time to have sex?.....»»
The walk of life
I have heard about people who have done the Camino twice, three times, sometimes even going the whole 800 kilometers on the Camino Frances and upon reaching Santiago, going back to the origin, which is St. Jean du Port. And some like me who, as beginners, take the shortest route from Sarria to Santiago. Believe me, all these names of towns were all the same to me until it was time to prepare for the walk. And preparations are key if you are to enjoy and get the best out of this experience of a lifetime......»»
Finding the missing: Media and the disappeared
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 13, 2024, 11:05 am APRIL 28, 2024 marked one year since the abduction of Cordillera activists Gene Roz "Bazoo" De Jesus and Dexter Capuyan in Taytay, Rizal - activists who have yet to be found. Enough headlines have called attention to their disappearance but as families continue their search for their missing loved one, media should scale up coverage that can help hol.....»»
The quest for learning
Economist Robert Gordon points out that, had you lived in 1870, 46 percent of jobs would have been in agriculture, and 35 percent would have been in crafts or manufacturing......»»
Rama: I have been terribly destroyed
Rama: I have been terribly destroyed.....»»
Quiboloy’s 5 firearms seized
DAVAO police authorities have seized five firearms legally owned by the ‘fugitive from justice’, Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy whose whereabouts have yet to be determined as of this posting......»»
GOCC dividends surge to P88.6B - The Manila Times
DIVIDEND remittances from state-owned firms have ballooned to almost P89 billion just a little over four months into 2024, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said on Monday. The government was said to have collected P88.6 billion from 47 government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) as of May 6, 11 times higher than the P8 billion recorded during the same period last year. "These dividends form a major source of n.....»»
40 mln Filipinos have no access to potable water: gov t
MANILA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- At least 40 million people in the Philippines have no access to fresh or potable water, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Tuesday. Responding to the dire situation, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos ordered the government agencies to come up with concrete solutions to provide sufficient water supply to Filipinos deprived of potable water on Tuesday......»»
Water crisis: Rama says this could have been prevented if…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama believes that the water crisis could have been prevented. The fiasco over the management of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) had “definitely” affected the services of the water district, said Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. “Definitely [the services are affected.] More cooks spoil the broth......»»