Ang backpedals, revives interest in PAREX
The Pasig River Expressway, opposed by green and mobility groups, may still happen after all, with San Miguel Corp. adjusting the proposal to consider the public’s insights on it......»»
Paalam seeks revenge on foe
With 32 of 63 featherweight (57kg) fighters still standing in the race for three Paris tickets, Carlo Paalam hopes to avenge a previous loss to Turkmenistan’s Shukur Ovezov when they face off at the second World Qlympic Qualifying Tournament in Bangkok today......»»
PAGASA warns of rain from southwesterly windflow; Aghon still moving away
The southwesterly windflow is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain to several provinces on the western side of the Philippines until Thursday, May 30.....»»
How AI Could Help Small Business Owners: Automation and Marketing Magic
Running a small business is a juggling act. From managing finances to marketing your brand, the sheer number of tasks can be overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting and still in the process of feeling it out. Fortunately, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool that can streamline operations and empower small business […].....»»
‘Dangerous’ heat indices expected in 28 areas on May 28
MANILA, Philippines — Even amid the presence of Typhoon Aghon, 28 areas are still forecast to reach “dangerous” level peak heat indices of above 42ºC (degrees Celsius), said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index forecast, the highest index is expected to reach 46ºC, specifically in.....»»
All talk
It seems that after all that show of the US Biden administration to support the Philippines in protecting its critical nickel resources and improving its trade relations with America early this year, the time is still not right even to just start talks on a Free Trade Agreement and a Critical Minerals Agreement......»»
Lovi Poe shuttles among three countries, but Philippines is still home
Ask Lovi Poe where she lives now after she tied the knot with scientist and British film producer, Monty Blencowe, in August last year and she can hardly give you an exact place......»»
Bad location hurting vendors in new Agdao market
The Agdao Farmer’s Market Vendors Association sought the city council last March and requested the dry goods and variety section be moved to the ground floor which still have vacant spaces......»»
CHR seeks accountability over recent bombing of Cotabato Catholic chapel
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces the recent grenade attack by still unknown perpetrators during a Catholic Mass in Cotabato City, an act which injured two civilians......»»
Brother’s Day: Those ‘nostalgic lines’ we say to them and vice versa
CEBU CITY, Philippines— “Ingon si kuya dili daw puwede.” This line usually gives a dot to every discussion we have with our friends or family when asking permission to our big brothers or even when they are our younger brothers, we still have that feeling that we need to listen to them or else… Brothers.....»»
Bamban Mayor Alice Guo can run in 2025 despite suspension, says Comelec
Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac may still run in the May 2025 elections even if she gets suspended from holding public office, according to the Commission on Elections......»»
DICT working on PNP data breach
Containment of the recent data breaches of Philippine National Police systems is still ongoing, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology......»»
Police continue to hunt man in ‘lewd act’ video at Cebu City mall
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police in Cebu City are still searching for the man captured in a viral video committing a lewd act inside a shopping mall along the Natalio Bacalso Avenue in Cebu City on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. This was according to Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, Deputy Director for Operations of the.....»»
Fight against gender-based violence is everybody’s job
It is still prevalent in all our societies – gender-based violence or GBV. More than one in three women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner......»»
Magic 7 bloc to remain independent — Zubiri
When asked by reporters if Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and the six senators who did not vote for Francis “Chiz” Escudero as Senate president would join the minority bloc led by Sens. Koko Pimentel and Risa Hontiveros, they responded that they were still considering their options......»»
Alcover on lowering age requirement for partial centenarian aid: ‘Not sure if it’s possible’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – City Councilor Jun Alcover said he is not sure if lowering the age requirement for partial centenarian aid from 80 to 70 is possible. The councilor said that the idea still needed to be thoroughly studied. Alcover, who is also the chairman of the Committee on Senior Citizen Affairs and Senior.....»»
Much hope in Mindanao
Has the promise of a prosperous and peaceful Mindanao arrived? In the fast-moving and hyper-connected world, the Philippines still struggles in joining the economically prosperous nations.....»»
AGI still keen on Skytrain monorail project
Alliance Global Group Inc., the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, remains keen on pushing through with its Skytrain monorail project that will link Fort Bonifacio to the MRT Guadalupe Station even after almost seven years since the unsolicited proposal was submitted to the government......»»
DOF moves to plug excise tax leakages
The Department of Finance (DOF) is moving to address the gap in excise tax collection, particularly of sin products, amid the still rampant illicit trade......»»
Despite rains, extreme heat seen in 36 areas today
At least 36 areas can still experience “danger” heat index of between 46 and 42 degrees Celsius today, despite the rains being experienced in many areas in the country, according to the two-day forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»