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Yap bids Rain or Shine goodbye
Veteran James Yap has parted ways with Rain or Shine, triggering talks of making his swan song elsewhere or him finally calling it a career......»»
Treasury raises P120 billion from T-bonds
The government raised the entire program of P120 billion in long-term securities this month amid the downtrend in investor asking rates......»»
Third retail bond issue eyed in Q1
The government will borrow from small creditors in the first quarter as the Marcos administration sets its third offering of retail Treasury bonds in a bid to boost state coffers and finance various projects......»»
Frayna, Fronda find winning lines
Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna and Woman International Master Jan Jodilyn Fronda hurdled their respective assignments last Thursday in the first round and set in motion their bids in the first Bangalore International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament at the Sri Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in India......»»
Government borrows P30 billion from T-bonds
The government secured P30 billion from the local debt market via the fresh issuance of long-term securities, with the coupon rate set slightly higher than secondary markets......»»
Pagunsan seeks to regain Asian Tour card
Juvic Pagunsan, who won the Asian Tour Order of Merit title in 2011 without winning a leg, bids to rejoin the region’s premier circuit as he vies in the Final Stage of the Qualifying School, which fires off Tuesday at two courses in Hua Hin, Thailand......»»
Gillian Anderson bids Sex Education goodbye with Golden Globes 2024 vagina-embroidered dress
British-American actress Gillian Anderson was quite the head-turner at the 2024 Golden Globes after wearing a dress with female reproductive parts embroidered all over it......»»
Philippine inflation rises to 3.4 pct in February
MANILA, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines rose to 3.4 percent in February from 2.8 percent in January, the first uptrend after a downtrend for four straight months, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. The uptrend in the overall inflation in February was primarily influenced by the higher year-on-year increase in the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic bevera.....»»
WATCH, NOW NA: Alamin ang mga pampaswerte tuwing Chinese New Year
HINDI kumpleto ang Chinese New Year kung wala sa hapag-kainan ang ilan sa mga pinaniniwalaan nating pampaswerte at pangtaboy ng kamalasan. Ano-ano nga ba ito? Baka Bet Mo: WATCH, NOW NA: Mga pampaswerte para sa ‘Year of The Dragon’ Ilang linggo bago ipagdiriwang ang Year of the Dragon, agad dumayo ang BANDERA team sa Binondo.....»»
Delivery drivers urge Mayor Baste for business permit exemption
Title: Delivery Drivers Seek Exemption from Business Permit Requirement A group of delivery drivers in Davao is urging Mayor Sebastian Duterte to exempt them from the mandatory business permits. The drivers, including those from various delivery apps such as Grab and FoodPanda, are concerned about the financial burden imposed by the business permits, which range from P2,000 to P6,000. They argue that this requirement is unique to Davao City among all cities and provinces in the Philippines. Grab rider Rolando Atico emphasized the need for solidarity among all delivery drivers, regardless of the app they work for. He urged fellow drivers to support each other, as the financial impact may extend beyond just Grab and FoodPanda. Atico also requested Mayor Duterte to reconsider the requirement and reinstate the previous occupational permit, which only cost P125. The group is facing a 30-day deadline to obtain the business permits, and they are citing financial constraints as a reason for their request for an extension. Failure to comply could result in their removal from the delivery platforms, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Additionally, they are advocating for changes to Davao City's Revenue Code, proposing a model similar to Cebu City, where only an occupational permit is required. The drivers are also calling for an inquiry into the lack of transparency and unilateral actions of food delivery companies, particularly concerning rider capitalization and financial concerns. They believe that a thorough investigation will help ensure fairness and equity in their financial obligations and working relationship with the delivery companies. Maribel Paguican, the Business Bureau officer-in-charge, stated that non-certified delivery riders categorized as service contractors must obtain a business permit. She mentioned two permits for occupational and business activities, with a discounted structure for delivery riders. However, concerns have been raised about increased taxes, potentially ranging from P3,000 to P6,000, along with an additional tax on top of the declared income of P1,400. The delivery drivers' plea for exemption from the business permit requirement reflects their concerns about the financial impact and the potential threat to their livelihoods. Their call for solidarity and support from fellow drivers highlights the urgency of the situation. This story sheds light on the challenges faced by delivery drivers in Davao and the implications of the business permit requirement on their financial well-being. It also underscores their efforts to seek fairness and equity in their working relationship with the authorities and delivery companies......»»
Man from Barili nabbed for ‘raping’ 5-year-old stepdaughter
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 31-year-old man from Barili town in southwestern Cebu has admitted to raping his 5 year-old stepdaughter on Monday after he reportedly heard someone whisper in his ears, telling him to sexually abuse the girl. The suspect told Barili police that he was sorry for what he did. Police Staff Sergeant.....»»
Mother nabbed for ‘sexually exploiting’ 8-year-old daughter online
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 31-year-old mother from Cebu City will be spending some time in jail after she was nabbed for allegedly peddling her 8-year-old daughter by offering the child’s explicit photos and videos to foreign customers online. The suspect (name withheld) was tagged as a high-volume producer and seller of child pornography. The.....»»
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.....»»
TYBOX: A Year of the Dragon Forecast
I was about to hang the dragon decor by the doorwhen I noticed the old tiger decor was left hanging for two yearsapologies to the rabbit who’s hopping home now after a year but the past two years do seem like a hazehow my tiger year got swept by a spellstirred by the jade and […].....»»
ChatGPT – Year of the Dragon
The bull market in stocks was driven by the enthusiasm over artificial intelligence and the myriads of possibilities that it offers. Considering this and the upcoming Chinese New Year, we thought it was appropriate to ask ChatGPT, OpenAI’s chat bot, about its forecasts for the year of the dragon......»»
New world hotel kick off Lunar New Year
As the Wood Dragon ascends in 2024, New World Makati Hotel invited guests to celebrate Chinese New Year with auspicious menus at their popular Chinese restaurant Jasmine. There was also a feng shui forecast for the year by geomancer Patrick Lim Fernandez of Yin and Yang Shop of Harmony......»»
Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year
Los Angeles, United States—Pop powerhouse Taylor Swift on Sunday made Grammy history by winning her fourth Album of the Year award for “Midnights” -– the most ever by any artist. With her record-breaking triumph, the 34-year-old surpassed music icons Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder with the most wins of the top Grammy. Swift bested.....»»
Biz Bureau surpasses 43-K permit renewals
The Davao City Business Bureau has achieved a significant milestone by processing over 43,000 business permit renewals as of January 29, 2024, surpassing last year's numbers. Maribel Paguican, the Head of the Business Bureau, revealed this accomplishment in a radio interview on January 30, 2024. She highlighted the bureau's performance, stating that they had already exceeded the previous year's figures by 270 renewals. Despite the positive outcome, Paguican acknowledged that they are still short of reaching the 46,000 permits issued the previous year. With approximately 2,890 renewals remaining, including 291 applicants considering retirement, the bureau anticipates around 2,599 renewal applicants. Paguican emphasized the upcoming retirement deadline on January 31, urging business owners to comply to avoid penalties ranging from P1,000 to P5,000. She also advised on the required documentation for retirement, emphasizing the importance of submitting the necessary paperwork to facilitate the process......»»
McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris signs multi-year contract extension
WOKING, England— McLaren driver Lando Norris signed a multi-year contract extension with the Formula One team on Friday. The 24-year-old British driver’s existing contract ran until the end of 2025. The new deal secures his services alongside teammate Oscar Piastri for several more seasons in an exciting pairing. McLaren did not say how long was.....»»
Malaysian airline Capital A records load factor of 88 pct in FY2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian airline group Capital A, formerly AirAsia, has achieved a robust group load factor of 88 percent for the fiscal year of 2023, a year-on-year increase of 5 percentage points. Capital A said in a statement on Wednesday that the load factor showed the return of strong travel demand, which was aligned with the group's effort to inject capacity back into the market and rein.....»»