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Public sector banks doing better in managing NPAs vis-a-vis their private counterparts: FICCI-IBA survey
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): Public sector banks in India are doing better in comparison to their private sector counterparts in terms of non-performing assets, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) found. A nonperforming asset refers to loans or advances that are on the brink of default. According to the survey, a large majority (77 per cent) of the respon.....»»
Improving healthcare access for individuals deprived of liberty
The Philippines is confronted with the stark reality of being ranked third in terms of prison overcrowding globally, highlighting a pressing concern: individuals deprived of liberty face dire living conditions that imperil their health and well-being......»»
Apple Developing Strategy to Address EU Core Technology Fee Impact on Apps Going Viral
Apple recently made headlines with the announcement of a 0.50 euro Core Technology Fee that apps distributed using the new EU App Store business terms.....»»
Rights groups refute Marcos’ claim of ‘progress’ in ending drug war abuses
Human rights groups on Thursday refuted the president’s recent claim that the government is “progressing” in terms of curbing police abuses in the so-called “war on drugs” initiated by his predecessor......»»
Make public schools local
It is obvious that we need more than the million plus DepEd bureaucracy to fast track the resurrection of our international reputation badly tarnished by results of recent international tests placing our children at the bottom of a list of many countries in terms of reading and math skills. More than our bruised national ego, our learning poverty of 90 percent dooms the economic future of our country......»»
EDITORIAL — Sour grapes
There are many reasons why tiny Singapore has sprinted ahead of the rest of Southeast Asia in terms of economic growth and nearly all human development indicators......»»
All on same page
Whenever there are FIBA windows and major international competitions like the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, SEA and Asian Games, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has been assured of total cooperation from basketball stakeholders in terms of clearing league schedules to free up players who are on the national team.....»»
Historically low valuation
The Philippine stock market bloodbath over the past two years saw the PSEi plummet from 7,122.6 on the last trading day of 2021 to 6,566.4 on the last trading day of 2022 for a 7.8 percent annual retreat and slide even further in 2023 to close at 6,450.0 on the last trading day of the year. In terms of valuation, the PSEi’s 2023 year-end 12.9x price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio does not fare well when compared against its past performance in prior years......»»
Philippines e-commerce traffic ranked 5th in East Asia
The Philippines ranked fifth in terms of e-commerce traffic in East Asia, according to a report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific......»»
TURNING POINT: Resolving a Stalemate
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 28 February) – After two years of bitter fighting, the Russo-Ukraine war turns to a stalemate, that is, no one is winning. But in such condition, the great expense and damage in terms of manpower and war material are incurred, as usual, by the invading forces. If the effects of […].....»»
CARMMA condemns DepEd’s whitewashing of Marcos dictatorship in Matatag curriculum
CARMMA condemn in the strongest possible terms the Department of Education’s shameless scheme to whitewash and distort our history with its September 6, 2023 memo to change “Diktadurang Marcos” to “Diktadura” in the Grade 6 Araling Panlipunan curriculum of the newly-launched Matatag curriculum......»»
Dominic Roque waiting for Bea Alonzo — Ogie Diaz
Talent manager Ogie Diaz said actor Dominic Roque is still hoping to get back on good terms with his former fiancee Bea Alonzo......»»
Real Hope: No Fear in Love
Perfect Love Have you ever worried that you would disappoint someone you love? Maybe you made a mistake and feared they would punish you by pushing you away. Maybe in the past, you’ve experienced conditional love from someone whose love and acceptance of you was only on their terms. When people we love react negatively […].....»»
Congressmen: Advanced economies amend their constitutions
From the United States up to Asia and Southeast Asia, advanced economies have had changes in their constitutions to keep their laws attuned to the evolving times, which paid off in terms of being global leaders in the community of nations, according to several congressmen......»»
Banking 101: Unmasking Financial Lingo
Hey friends, ever get stuck in a conversation where financial terms sound like a different language? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Let’s break down some everyday bank talk in a way that won’t leave you scratching your head. Interest Rates First off, “Interest Rates” – it’s the cost of borrowing money or the high-five […].....»»
World Bank urges Philippines to address funding, infrastructure challenges
The Philippines need to address challenges in terms of funding, lack of digital infrastructure and technical competencies as local government units are looking to develop smart cities, the World Bank said......»»
Statement of Concern and Condemnation on the attempt on Dr. Baroquillo
We, the batchmates of Dr. Sharmaine Baroquillo and faculty members of the Davao Medical School, condemn in strongest terms the murderous act against our colleague......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | Misamis Oriental Updates, 31 January 2024
P12.75 billion ok’d for Laguindingan airport expansion The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) said it approved the expansion of Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental, which has become the most overcrowded airport in the region. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan approved the “parameters, terms, and conditions of the upgrade of the airport,” Mindanao’s second busiest airport. The […].....»»
Century Properties eyes P4 billion from pref shares issue
Century Properties Group Inc. has set the preliminary terms for its planned preferred shares issuance, in which the company intends to raise as much as P4 billion......»»
Philippines leads Asean in vehicle output growth in 2023
The Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing country in Southeast Asia in terms of motor vehicle production in 2023 as it registered a 19.7 percent increase......»»