Asia markets rally on virus hopes, Trump s Hong Kong action
Hong Kong led an Asia-wide market rally Monday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after Donald Trump fell short of imposing strict measures against China, while a further easing of virus lockdowns continued to provide support......»»
Workers hold pro-wage hike rally today
Workers will mount a protest action today to push for the immediate granting of salary increases whether through legislation or wage order......»»
Airports and trains
Over breakfast some years back, in one of those times I had the opportunity to sit down with tycoon Ramon S. Ang or RSA, together with a small group of fellow journalists, he talked about the importance of having an airport express similar to Hong Kong’s much-touted MTR which connects the airport to the rest of the city. .....»»
Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong
SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»
GCash sets sights on further international expansion
With GCash Overseas, Filipinos in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia can now download and use the GCash app, whether they have Philippine SIMs or local mobile phone numbers in the countries or territories where they live......»»
Hong Kong, Philippines work to enhance relations
Filipinos are slowly beginning to travel back to Hong Kong following continued efforts by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to woo tourists from the Philippines, as well as renew and improve trade and economic ties between the two nations following the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Halted by the pandemic, Philippine women’s ice hockey team plunges back to action
The Philippine women’s ice hockey team will be returning to action for the first time in years, taking part in the 2024 IIHF Women’s Asia and Oceania Championship Division 1 in Kyrgyzstan beginning next week......»»
Abando hopeful to see action in EASL Final 4
All roads lead to the Hoops Dome here in Cebu as the four visiting teams treat the Philippines as their home court for the Final Four of the first East Asia Super League home-and-away season......»»
Abando back, De Liaño out in EASL Final Four in Cebu
Rhenz Abando, who played well for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup, makes his anticipated Philippine comeback when his Korean mother club Anyang Jung Kwan Jang sees action in the East Asia Super League Final Four tomorrow at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu......»»
Alden babu sa ‘linis-linis’ role, mas type ang marumi, bad boy, basagulero
PAHINGA raw muna sa mga “goody-goody” at “linis-linisan” role sa mga teleserye at pelikula ang Asia’s Multimedia Star na si Alden Richards. Nag-yes agad ang award-winning Kapuso matinee idol nang ialok sa kanya ng mga bossing ng GMA 7 ang isa sa mga challenging role sa historical action-drama series “Pulang Araw.” Nang malaman daw niyang.....»»
Rhenz Abando might return into action for EASL Final Four in Cebu – EASL exec
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Gilas star and Korean Basketball League (KBL) champion Rhenz Abando might suit up for his team, the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters, for the upcoming East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four that will see action at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City. It was officially announced by EASL Chief.....»»
FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers comes to Smart LiveStream App
Smart continues to bring world-class basketball action at the fingertips of Filipino fans as it streams the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers campaign of Gilas Pilipinas via the Smart LiveStream App......»»
Disapproval of government handling of inflation hits 73 percent – Pulse
Seven of every 10 Filipinos disapproved of the government’s action to rein in inflation, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey, which also showed Filipinos considering the need to control the rising cost of basic commodities the most urgent national concern......»»
Alden humingi ng tulong sa lola bilang paghahanda sa ‘Pulang Araw’
NGAYON pa lang ay pinaghahandaan na ni Alden Richards ang gagampanan niyang role sa upcoming historical action drama ng GMA 7 na “Pulang Araw.” Ang Asia’s Multimedia Star ang magbibigay-buhay sa karakter ni Eduardo Dela Cruz, isang Filipino-American na nabuhay sa panahon ng Japanese occupation sa Pilipinas. Isa sa mga pasabog na projects ni Alden.....»»
UN arm wants city governments to accelerate climate action
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific is pushing for the use of blended finance and financial aggregation by city governments to accelerate climate action......»»
Bigating cast magsasama-sama sa pinakamalaking historical action-drama
RATED Rni Rommel Gonzales MAGSASAMA-SAMA ang apat na ipinagmamalaking bituin ng GMA Network sa biggest historical action-drama ng 2024, ang Pulang Araw. Pagbibidahan ito nina Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza, First Lady of Primetime Sanya Lopez, Pambansang Ginoo David Licauco, at Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards. Sa story conference kahapon, ipinakilala na ang kanilang mga karakter. Gaganap si Barbie bilang Adelina habang ….....»»
Alden, Sanya, Barbie, David balik-World War 2 sa ‘Pulang Araw’
MAGSASAMA-SAMA ang apat na ipinagmamalaking bituin ng GMA Network sa biggest historical action-drama ng 2024, ang “Pulang Araw.” Pagbibidahan ito nina Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza, First Lady of Primetime Sanya Lopez, Pambansang Ginoo David Licauco, at Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards. Sa story conference kahapon, ipinakilala na ang kanilang mga karakter. Gaganap si Barbie.....»»
Asia Represent: Myanmar’s Joshua Van wins; Fil-Am Punahele Soriano returns to UFC action
In a sport dominated by Americans, Brazilians, Russians, Britons and Mexicans, Asia found some representation this past UFC 295 when Myanmar’s Joshua Van went 2-0 in the promotionl......»»
Experience next-level fun at SM Game Park MOA
It’s time to level up the fun and get ready for an action-packed experience at the newest sports destination in SM Mall of Asia—SM Game Park! Gear up for this brand new recreational and active lifestyle facility, and get ready to jumpstart your sporty era with an electrifying line-up of games and activities. SM Game Park Mall of Asia will be the fourth branch in the country following SM Southmall, SM City Fairview and SM CDO Downtown, and is set to be the brand’s flagship branch. Located at the 3rd Level of the South Entertainment Mall of SM Mall of Asia, SM Game Park MOA is situated on a 1,947sqm space of everything fun: some topnotch amusements and the best amenities for every one of all ages. 16-lane Regular Bowling (artist’s perspective) 4-lane Private Bowling (artist’s perspective) At SM Game Park MOA, let the good times roll at its massive 16-lane Regular Bowling area. Plus, have an unforgettably exclusive and intimate experience with your social circles at the new 4-lane Private Bowling, equipped with a state-of-the-art Augmented Reality technology that is a first in the country. Gather the hoop crew and shoot your shots at the Mini Indoor Basketball Court that can accommodate a team of 3 x 3 players. If you’re exploring other sports to go for, test your skill with a bow & arrow at the Archery zone by PANA. Mini Indoor Basketball Court (artist’s perspective) Archery by PANA (artist’s perspective) Billiards area (artist’s perspective) Try mastering the art of Billiards at any of the six billiard tables available. Serve up intense rallies over at the Table Tennis area, or challenge a friend over a game or two of Basketball Hoops or E-Darts at the Arcade games corner. There’s really no shortage of heart-pumping thrills at SM Game Park MOA as you can also sing, dance and play your hearts out to your favorite songs and games inside the Game Room, with karaoke and gaming consoles coming in soon. Game Room (artist’s perspective) Sports Bar by Taters (artist’s perspective) If you need to wind down or want to simply chill with the squad after a fun day at the center, grab some delicious grub and refreshing drinks from the Sports Bar by Taters. Catch the much-awaited grand opening of SM Game Park MOA on 10 November 2023. Exciting promos await customers on Grand Opening Day, as well as for the rest of whole opening weekend on 11-12 November so make sure to check out the official social media accounts of SM Game Park on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok for more information. The post Experience next-level fun at SM Game Park MOA appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Oct. 26
MANILA -- The Philippine central bank decided on Thursday to take off-cycle action to raise the bank's target reverse repurchase rate by 25 points to 6.50 percent and the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities to 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. "The Monetary Board recognized the need for this urgent monetary action to prevent supply-side price pressures from inducing additional sec.....»»
Approvals drop
Double-digit drops were seen in the trust and approval ratings of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, as published by Pulse Asia. These numbers may have been normal for certain officials of past administrations, but for Marcos and Duterte, these figures could be unsettling. We must be reminded that our top officials were elected by the majority of the voting public in a virtual landslide against their competition. Further, this steep decline was not realized by our previous populist president. Thus, this should be taken seriously by our leaders. President Marcos Jr. downplayed the decline, saying he was “not surprised” by it. He correctly pointed out that among the reasons for the drop would be the government’s failure to lower the price of rice — a campaign promise often repeated. Another reason could be his concurrent holding of the Agriculture Secretary position, which is a delicate Cabinet post since it relates directly to bringing food to the table of every Filipino. Rice matters in the Filipino household. The United States Department of Agriculture reported that the Philippines is now the world’s top rice importer, overtaking China. According to its report titled “Grain: World Markets and Trade,” the USDA projected that the Philippines would reach 3.8 million metric tons of rice imports for the marketing year 2023-2024, compared to China’s decreased projection of 3.5 million MT. This is a sad statistic, considering the Philippines used to be known as a leading rice producer, even the go-to country for our neighbors to learn about rice production. Our Banaue Rice Terraces is a heritage and tourist site that may very well belong in a museum since rice irrigation may be a thing of the past. Food security was a campaign promise that should be endeavored to be achieved. There is no rice crisis because of the incessant importation of rice by prominent businessmen, but it has become difficult to encourage other investors to put their capital into rice farming. The government should provide the answer by incentivizing farmers and businesses to invest in rice farming, but all this is easier said than done. As for our Vice President, her ratings drop should be related to the controversial confidential and intelligence funds she defended heavily in the budget hearings. I cannot fathom a worthy explanation for why the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education should have P650 million in these funds without proper accounting and explanation. As for the reported realignment of these funds by the House of Representatives to agencies tasked with the protection of our national sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, we are still waiting to see if this will happen after it hurdles the Senate and is later signed by the President. The ratings drop may be ignored, but it’s continuing cannot be risked. The ratings can be expected to rise, especially if the surveys are taken during the Christmas season when the Filipino nation becomes forgiving. The leadership should take concrete action on how to cause an uptick, such as by providing concrete solutions to the promises made during the campaign. If something can be learned from former President Rodrigo Duterte, it would help to be very visible locally to show your genuine and sincere compassion and empathy for your countrymen. But as I have written before, it is unfair to compare two leaders with varying styles. Let’s trust our President, and he has the privilege of time to make a huge turnaround. For comments, email him at darren.dejesus@gmail.com. The post Approvals drop appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»