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Bicol lawmakers rally behind Romualdez

The Senate inquiry into the people’s initiative being pushed by leaders of the House of Representatives is “undue meddling” and a breach of inter-parliamentary courtesy, according to four Bicol representatives in defense of Speaker Martin Romualdez......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Statement | For exposing NTF-ELCAC’s lies, Bicol journo red-tagged anew

Bulatlat condemns the latest red-tagging of Albay-based journalist Reynard Magtoto who wrote an in-depth report about the lies and deceptive activities of the National Task Force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) in the region. The post Statement | For exposing NTF-ELCAC’s lies, Bicol journo red-tagged anew appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Bicol rice retail prices hit P75/kilo

Retail prices of rice in Bicol have reached P75 per kilo, according to watchdog group Bantay Bigas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Cebu bus terminals: 100,000 passengers expected on March 27

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 100,000 passengers are expected to flock to two of the biggest bus terminals here in Cebu for the Holy Week this year. As early as 7 a.m. on Holy Wednesday, dozens already queued for buses at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) in the North Reclamation Area. READ MORE:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

10 passengers rescued near Romblon after motorbanca malfunction

A total of 10 distressed passengers were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard and Municipal Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office after experiencing vehicular trouble in the vicinity waters off Romblon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Snake on a plane alarms passengers on AirAsia flight

Passengers on a Thai AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Phuket had a nasty surprise when a snake was spotted slithering around in one of the cabin’s overhead compartments. A TikTok video starring the reptilian stowaway was shared by user @wannabnailssalon, and has since chalked up 3.4 million views on the platform. When the snake was.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Rhian Ramos na-trap ng baha sa Dubai, nagpasaklolo

Nag-alala ang aktres na si Rhian Ramos matapos ma-stranded sa Dubai dahil sa pagbuhos ng malakas na ulan sa United Arab Emirates at mga karatig bansa. The post Rhian Ramos na-trap ng baha sa Dubai, nagpasaklolo first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century.  At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

PhilHealth hikes benefit package for heatstroke

The state health insurer’s heatstroke benefit package has been raised to P8,450 from P6,500 – a 30 percent increase......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Union Bank announces P17-B stock rights offering

Union Bank disclosed that it plans to conduct a stock rights offering to sell 450,204,078 UBP common shares to existing UBP shareholders at a price somewhere between P33.73 and P38.23 per share......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Historically low valuation

The Philippine stock market bloodbath over the past two years saw the PSEi plummet from 7,122.6 on the last trading day of 2021 to 6,566.4 on the last trading day of 2022 for a 7.8 percent annual retreat and slide even further in 2023 to close at 6,450.0 on the last trading day of the year. In terms of valuation, the PSEi’s 2023 year-end 12.9x price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio does not fare well when compared against its past performance in prior years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Gov’t urged to revert unproductive fishponds to mangroves for climate fight

More than half of the Philippines’ extensive mangrove ecosystems, estimated at 450,000 hectares in 1918, have been lost primarily to fishpond conversion and other coastal development projects. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

NGCP holds ceremonial switch-on for P51 billion Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection

The completion of the 450-megawatt Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines will unlock enormous socio-economic opportunities in the two regions, President Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Antipolo Cathedral elevated as first international shrine in PH, Southeast Asia

In a historic celebration, pilgrims, officials, and prelates come together in Antipolo to witness the solemn declaration of the 450-year-old cathedral, home of the image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

‘Ahon sa Antipolo’: Faithful prepare for pilgrimage site’s historic event

The 450-year-old National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo will be formally declared as an international shrine on January 26.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Moody’s, Fitch research arms see rate cuts in 2nd half

The research units of the Moody’s and Fitch Group expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to cut rates in the second half , reversing a tightening cycle that saw key policy rates rise by 450 basis points......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Legislator Urges DENR to Investigate Mining and Quarrying Activities in Catanduanes

Congressman Leo Rodriguez strongly encourages the leadership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to investigate mining and quarrying activities in the province of Catanduanes. Despite the Provincial Board’s withdrawal of their resolution allowing small-scale carbon mining, the congressman hints at the authorities due to the lack of action on his complaints. According […] The post Legislator Urges DENR to Investigate Mining and Quarrying Activities in Catanduanes appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

The Strong Will Prevail

By: MR. TAGULIPDAN Many are expected to be fortunate in the upcoming Year of the Wood Dragon. This includes yours truly, wishing for a fruitful and blessed new year. According to our insider, as we enter 2024, the floodgates for the 2025 elections will open, especially in April and May, due to the early filing […] The post The Strong Will Prevail appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

 Filipinos Hope for Positive Changes in 2024

The new year brings new hope for every Filipino dreaming of improving their economic status and living a life where they can have three meals a day. This is a modest dream of a small Filipino that remains a dream due to the lack of action from those in authority. Often, lawmakers and local officials […] The post  Filipinos Hope for Positive Changes in 2024 appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Oil spill along Magallanes-Skyway hurt motorists due to slippery roads

A truck loaded with coconut oil rammed into one of the Skyway posts on Saturday morning, resulting in slippery roads that injured multiple motorcycle riders and passengers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024