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PRO-7 warns against use of marijuana-flavored vapes

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has issued a stern warning against the use and proliferation of marijuana-flavored vape products. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, the PRO-7 spokesperson, said that they will arrest individuals who sell vapes mixed with marijuana oil. The sale and use of marijuana remains.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Nestlé backs special duties to aid local coffee industry

Nestlé Philippines Inc. supports the use of collected special duties on imported coffee products by the government to develop the country’s domestic coffee industry, a ranking executive said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

ADB lends $20 million for affordable housing project

The Asian Development Bank is extending up to $20 million worth of loans to Lhoopa Inc. to bankroll its affordable housing project in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

ADB lends P2.4 billion to iSON for buildup of telco towers

The Asian Development Bank is extending P2.4 billion in loans to iSON Tower Limited Inc. to bankroll the construction and operation of 800 shared telecommunication towers in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

ADB OKs $400,000 assistance to Philippines for offshore wind projects

The Asian Development Bank is extending $400,000 to the Philippines to support the development of offshore wind ports in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

ADB: Manufacturing benefits the most from remittances

The manufacturing sector is the biggest recipient of spending made by households receiving remittances from overseas Filipino workers, according to the Asian Development Bank......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Generative AI faces major test as Indonesia holds largest election since boom

From AI avatars made using Midjourney to speech generators that use data from social media and news websites, the Indonesian elections on February 14 offer a glimpse of generative AI's use in campaigns.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

‘it’s a long series’

It’s good to land the first blow on a resilient rival. But for San Miguel Beer and Ginebra, it wouldn’t really mean much in the greater scheme of things if they couldn’t follow through......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated News4 hr. 29 min. ago

Critical minerals are key to the green movement

Given the effects of climate change that are already being felt around the globe especially among the most vulnerable countries like the Philippines, there is now greater urgency in finding fast and high- impact solutions that would at least slow down, if not reverse, global warming......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News6 hr. 59 min. ago

Asia-Pacific’s alarming loss of biodiversity

In recent months, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and others have pointed to an increase in food insecurity and “hunger hotspots” in various parts of Asia and the Pacific. While conflicts and climate crises can carry some of the blame, we must acknowledge that the slow but steady erosion of our region’s biodiversity is an equal or even greater threat to our future food security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News6 hr. 59 min. ago

Cebu Daily Newscast: P25 fare increase: Jeepney drivers to demand this hike if…

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, May 2, 2024. P25 fare increase: Jeepney drivers to demand this hike if… Ordinary passengers who rely on commuting daily will face a much greater burden on their wallets, as jeepney drivers will.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Big Bad Wolf Books Returns with Even More Fun and Bigger Savings

Big Bad Wolf Books is back again in Cebu, bringing even greater deals and exciting activities for book enthusiasts, from April 26 to May 5 at the Lower Ground, Cube Wing of SM Seaside City Cebu. This time, Big Bad Wolf offers a Buy-5-Get-1 promo with a chance to win up to P10,000 worth of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Imbuing hope and compassion for Mindanao

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea

Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

‘Government broadband program key to digital push’

An international think tank has lauded the administration’s Broadband ng Masa Program, saying it is a critical component of efforts toward digital transformation and inclusivity, but warned there needs to be a greater push for improvement......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Lola Amour reflects on performing with Coldplay s Chris Martin

The popularity of local rock band Lola Amour has substantially grown over the years, and a special performance with Coldplay's Chris Martin is just another huge step to greater heights......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

PAL revives stake sale to investors

Taipan Lucio Tan has revived plans to sell a significant stake in Philippine Airlines (PAL) to a strategic investor who could help the flag carrier soar to even greater heights, industry sources said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Tatak Pinoy more than branding, Marcos says

Producers of best quality Filipino goods are entitled to greater incentives and financing perks based on a law signed yesterday by President Marcos, which aims to make Philippine-made products and services globally competitive......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Improvement sought in ‘very rotten’ budget process

Congress should exercise greater transparency in its budget process, according to Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, who called the process “very rotten.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Copyright registrations soar by 76% in 2023

“In just a few clicks and just a few days, you can safeguard your works and navigate the future with greater confidence over the ownership of your works. Make the wise decision of registering today rather than regretting not having given your works enough protection.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024