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Philippines logs 40 pertussis deaths this year
MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Forty children have died of whopping cough, a respiratory infection also called pertussis, since this year, the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) has reported. The DOH said in a statement on Wednesday that cases have continued to increase since the start of this year, recording 568 cases from Jan. 1 to March 16. "The total number of cases for the same period in 2023 was.....»»
Senate probe ‘incriminatory’, says Quiboloy’s lawyer on why he won’t attend it
MANILA, Philippines — “Incriminatory.” This was how the camp of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy looked at him attending the Senate hearing. So this was why Quiboloy remained to not incline to attend the hearing. This would compromise his client’s appearance, said Quiboloy, through his lawyer, Melanio Balayan. “We still believe that the.....»»
Higher power rates in Baguio, Benguet this month
Electricity bills in this city and Benguet will increase this month......»»
No major surprises, but still a colorful Oscars night
“I had a nightmare about this last night. Thank you so much to the Academy. I just didn’t think this would happen. I was not expecting this. I feel so incredibly lucky and honored!” A stunned Billie Eilish exclaimed Sunday night after she won her second Oscar......»»
An advocate for IBD
You’ll forgive me this “proud papa” moment if I preface this week’s column with the news that our unica hija Demi Dalisay Ricario, who’s unbelievably turning 50 later this year, represented Asian-Americans – and indeed the Philippines – on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC recently to lobby for changes in US health laws on behalf of patients......»»
Paddleboarding: Why you should try this water sport
CEBU CITY, Philippines— How’s your balancing skill? Are you ready to test it on a paddleboard? If you’re having second thoughts, maybe you’d want to check out this episode of CDN Sportstalk, which tackles this watersport. What makes paddleboarding exciting? Well for one, it can be enjoyed on the beach, which Cebu is known for......»»
Council to appeal March 1 as special non-working holiday in Davao City
The Davao City Council is seeking to appeal to the national government to declare March 1 as a non-working holiday in honor of Araw ng Davao, the city's founding anniversary. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre emphasized the importance of this appeal for the people of Davao, expressing hope that the president will grant their request. This initiative comes as a response to a new bill that designates March 1 as the new founding anniversary, shifting the traditional celebration date from March 16. Despite the bill and law designating March 1 as a working holiday, the council aims to annually request Malacañang to recognize it as a non-working holiday. The appeal is intended to ensure that Dabawenyos can actively participate in the festivities. Additionally, the executive committee of Araw ng Davao is in the final stages of organizing events and activities for the celebration. Discussions have been ongoing, with plans anticipated to be finalized soon. This move reflects the council's commitment to honoring and celebrating the city's heritage and traditions......»»
Remolona sees 5.9 percent GDP this year
The Philippine economy is likely to grow at a faster pace this year, but it would still be below the government’s goal of six to seven percent as rate hikes continue to constrict demand, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said......»»
Jollibee eyes P8 billion share sale this year
Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. plans to push through this year with its P8-billion fundraising through the issuance of preferred shares, proceeds of which will be used to refinance financial obligations and support expansion in the coming years......»»
DA expects record-high palay harvest this year despite El Niño
The Philippines may produce a record-high volume of palay or unmilled rice this year of almost 21 million metric tons (MT) despite threats of El Niño on local farms, estimates from the Department of Agriculture showed......»»
Jollibee eyes P8 billion share sale this year
Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. plans to push through this year with its P8-billion fundraising through the issuance of preferred shares, proceeds of which will be used to refinance financial obligations and support expansion in the coming years......»»
DA expects record-high palay harvest this year despite El Niño
The Philippines may produce a record-high volume of palay or unmilled rice this year of almost 21 million metric tons (MT) despite threats of El Niño on local farms, estimates from the Department of Agriculture showed......»»
Bigger Metro Manila Film Festival for its 50th year
The annual summer Metro Manila Film Festival will be canceled this year to give way to a bigger, grander and much-awaited 50th anniversary of the MMFF this December......»»
Kiko Estrada ‘destined’ to be an action star, says director
‘I’m very focused. Like I said in past interviews, this project took a lot out of me in preparing for it... conditioning my everything to become this character who lost everything. Yes, I did and I can relate but not to the extremes that Norman dela Cruz had to go through.’.....»»
Meralco power rates expected to go down this month
Lower power rates may be expected this month due to lower generation and transmission charges, according to energy utility provider Manila Electric Co......»»
Spotify Mulling to Raise Subscription Prices Again
Music streaming giant Spotify plans to increase its Premium subscription prices by USD1.00 to USD 2.00 in the United Kingdom, Australia, Pakistan, and two other countries by the end of April This comes as Bloomberg reported the possible increase, with a price increase in the US expected to follow later this year. The latest price […].....»»
Affordable AirPods and Upcoming AirPods Max Set to Debut This Year
Apple is set to release new and more affordable AirPods later this year, according to analyst Jeff Pu. The tech giant’s supplier, Foxconn subsidiary, is.....»»
DMCI hikes capex to P59 billion this year
The DMCI Group of the Consunji family is raising its capital spending by nearly a quarter to P59.1 billion this year, with the majority of its businesses allocating higher investments to support their respective expansions......»»
MDC, Takenaka form joint venture firm
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our teams to integrate best practices into our developments. The MDC-Takenaka partnership will become an avenue to advance more innovative and sustainable solutions that will benefit the communities that we serve, especially at this time when the Philippines is primed for exponential economic growth.”.....»»
Petron rolls back LPG price by P11 per 11-kg cylinder
MANILA, Philippines — Petron Corp. slashed the price of its liquefied petroleum gas product after implementing increases for three consecutive months this year. In its advisory, Petron said its LPG price was cut by P1 per kilogram (kg) or a total of P11 per 11-kg cylinder effective April 1 at 12 noon. “This reflects the.....»»