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Budget officers in CV undergo financial management training
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 600 budget officers in Central Visayas underwent Public Financial Management (PFM) Training in Cebu last month. The initiative, led by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in collaboration with the Association of Local Budget Officers-Central Visayas Inc., took place at a hotel in Mandaue City. This training was a.....»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
Oplan Harabas yields 3 drivers positive for drugs
FOLLOWING the surprise drug test conducted by the Land Transportation Office (LTO)-Davao and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on public utility vehicles (PUVs) last March 26, 2024, two taxi drivers in Davao City were found to be positive for drugs......»»
'Palaban: Kathryn nagpasilip ng cleavage, pinag-init ang socmed
PINAG-INIT ni Kathryn Bernardo ang social media matapos bumandera ang kanyang mga pasabog na billboard sa EDSA. Pinusuan at umani ng sandamakmak na limes at positive comments ang latest Instagram post ng Kapamilya actress at Box-Office Queen ngayong araw, February 7. Ibinandera ng award-winning actress ang mga billboard at photoshoot niya sa isang clothing company.....»»
DENR removes over 1.6-M kilos of waste from Pasig River System
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Pasig River Coordinating and Management Office (DENR-PRCMO) has removed over 1,600 tons of mixed solid waste and water hyacinth from the Pasig River and its tributaries......»»
PhilHealth eyes 100 percent hike in dialysis patients coverage
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp., PhilHealth is studying a 100 percent increase in the coverage for dialysis sessions, from P2,600 to P5,200, as it hopes to expand medical benefits for members. In a joint press conference on Tuesday, PhilHealth executive vice president Eli Dino Santos and ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo said they.....»»
Philippine experience: Bukidnon adventure park offers Swiss-inspired mountain coaster ride
The “razorback” is a 600-meter-long monorail winding track from an elevated area which allows its rider to accelerate on downhill and inclined terrains with speeds that can be compared to a roller coaster. .....»»
Stage set for Forest Hills Invitational
Forest Hills Golf and Country Club will host a record 600 players and stake juicy hole-in-one prizes in the 21st Cherrylume Forest Hills Invitational beginning tomorrow......»»
Pinoy farmers’ income up by 20 percent – World Bank
Filipino farmers’ income has increased by 20 percent as a result of World Bank-funded projects under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), with the country receiving a satisfactory rating on the implementation of the $600 million loan project......»»
China accuses US of 'stoking military confrontation' with missile deployment in Philippines
Beijing [China], April 22 (ANI): China has accused the United States of escalating military tensions in the region following the recent deployment of a powerful missile launcher in the Philippines capable of firing weapons with a range of up to 1,600 kilometers, CNN reported on Monday. The US Army's Mid-Range Capability (MRC) ground-based missile system, also known as the Typhon system, has been deployed to the Indo-Pacif.....»»
Only 400 Chinese students in Cagayan – BI
There are only 400 Chinese students in Cagayan province, contrary to reports that 4,600 had enrolled in a local private school, possibly to serve as spies for the Chinese military......»»
600 bets test mettle in Reyna Bulakna Run
While elite female triathletes prepare for the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu this Sunday in Mactan, Cebu, a more inclusive race awaits beginners and weekend runners as the “5k All-Female Reyna Bulakna Run” unveils on Friday, April 19, in Lapu-Lapu City......»»
CIS Friendship Cup 2024 slated this May
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu International School (CIS) unveils the 2024 CIS Friendship Cup for two weekends next month at the CIS football field. The organizers of this football tournament are expecting to draw more than 300 teams composed of over 3,600 players for the two-weekend tilt. The tournament, which is co-organized by the.....»»
Harrison Ford s Star Wars script fetches £10,795 at UK sale
An original draft "Star Wars" script left in a London apartment by "Han Solo" actor Harrison Ford sold at a UK auction for £10,795 ($13,600) on Saturday......»»
Indonesian polling stations open in election to replace Jokowi
Nearly 259,000 candidates are contesting 20,600 posts across the archipelago of 17,000 islands in the world's biggest single-day election, but all eyes are on the presidency and the fate of Jokowi's ambitious agenda.....»»
Florida: 2 dead after jet plane crash lands on highway, collides with vehicles
A private passenger jet with five people aboard crash-landed on a busy Florida highway and collided with two vehicles on the ground in a fiery accident on Friday that killed two people, according to authorities and news footage from the scene. The Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet, which took off from Ohio, was on approach.....»»
Boracay welcomes 1st cruise ship this year
The M/V Resorts World One, which was carrying 1,600 passengers, arrived in Boracay on Wednesday, the first cruise ship to visit the island this year......»»
Devotee City 2024 has over 600 registrants
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of devotees from different provinces have registered in the Devotee City during its opening on Friday, Jan. 19 This year’s Devotee City is located in front of the Cebu Central Post Office along Pigafetta Road, Cebu City, within Plaza Independencia and beside the famous Fort San Pedro. READ: SINULOG 2024:.....»»
Why did Sara retract her EDSA message? Camp explains why, but it’s not for public dissemination
Was it the Vice President's way of showing that she was still on the same page as the President amid the repeated observation of political analysts that the Uniteam alliance has crumbled?.....»»
Pahirap ng El Niño posibleng matapos sa Hunyo – Pagasa
Posible nang matapos sa Hunyo ang nararanasang matinding init ng panahon bunsod ng epekto ng El Niño phenomenon sa bansa. Ito ang pahayag ni Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) meteorologist Benison Estareja sa programang ‘Teletinig’ sa Abante Teletabloid. Ayon kay Estareja, babalik na sa normal ang lebel o temperatura ng mga karagatan […] The post Pahirap ng El Niño posibleng matapos sa Hunyo – Pagasa first appeared on Abante......»»