Converge allots P5 billion for data centers
Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. will allocate up to P5 billion for the delivery of data centers in the next three years to house its planned digital platforms......»»
CLI allots higher capex, partners with Japan firm
Cebu Landmasters Inc. is hiking its capital spending to P14.5 billion this year as it gears up for growth and expansion following a strong financial performance in 2023......»»
Norovirus outbreak in US leads to more than 1,000 students missing school
Norovirus cases surge in the U.S., Northeast region hit hardest Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed a concerning uptick.....»»
GT Capital confirms move to diversify into healthcare and renewable energy
GT Capital confirmed a report that it was planning to “expand beyond its current portfolio” into healthcare, renewable energy, and data centers......»»
Data centers: Philippine’s new investment magnet
When we opened the new year, the country celebrated significant gains in foreign direct investment in 2023 and recognized the imperative to fortify its appeal to global investors. In a statement by Philippine Economic Zone Authority director general Tereso Panga, it was highlighted that the country was able to surpass our conservative 10 percent growth target this year, with investment approvals.....»»
Data centers: Phl’s new investment magnet
When we opened the new year, the country celebrated significant gains in foreign direct investment in 2023 and recognized the imperative to fortify its appeal to global investors. In a statement by Philippine Economic Zone Authority director general Tereso Panga, it was highlighted that the country was able to surpass our conservative 10 percent growth target this year, with investment approvals.....»»
DOH allots P55 million for cervical, breast cancer screening
The Department of Health has allocated P55 million to meet its target of screening three million women for cervical and breast cancer this year......»»
Over 2 mln foreign tourists arrive in Philippines since January
MANILA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Over 2 million international tourists have visited the Philippines since January this year, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Thursday. Citing data from the Department of Tourism (DOT), the PCO said that 2,010,522 international visitors entered the Southeast Asian country from Jan. 1 to April 24. The data showed that tourism receipts reached 157.62 billion peso.....»»
DigiPlus allots P100 million for corporate outreach
Listed retail gaming provider DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is raising five-fold its planned spending on various projects and initiatives that provide support to important causes through the BingoPlus Foundation......»»
DSWD allots Php537M emergency cash aid to shear line, quake-hit families in Samar, Mindanao
Three Field Offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) started on January 18 the simultaneous payout of cash assistance, through the Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program, for the families affected by a triad of disasters that occurred in the last quarter of 2023 to help them recover and resume their normal lives. […].....»»
Daily Guardian: Asian Stocks Rise Before Key US Inflation Data
Asian shares surged on Monday following gains on Wall Street, with investors closely watching US consumer price data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy.....»»
Stock traders to keep track of inflation, earnings data
Investors will keep a close eye on the country’s inflation data and the release of more corporate earnings results this week to serve as catalysts for a potential climb back to the 7,000 mark......»»
Minister attending Australian data, digital meeting
Minister for Digitising Government Judith Collins is in Sydney to attend the first Data and Digital Ministers' Meeting of 2024. "This is a great opportunity to connect with our Australian counterparts and identify how we can work together on digital transformation," Ms Collins says. "Both our nations are looking into how advancements like AI and digital iden.....»»
PSEi to stay at 6,700 ahead of inflation data
The stock market will try to hold on to the 6,700 level this week as investors will be on the lookout for inflation data and corporate earnings results......»»
Philippine exports surpass 100 bln USD in 2023
MANILA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Philippine exports exceeded 100 billion U.S. dollars for the first time in 2023, with a total of 103.6 billion dollars, a 4.8 percent increase from 2022, the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Monday. Citing data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country's central bank, DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual said that the strong performance of the informatio.....»»
PNP probes ‘data breach’
The Philippine National Police is looking into an attempted data breach in the logistics information system of the PNP......»»
Stocks to take cue from data releases
Investors will seek direction on upcoming economic data in a bid to get the stock market out of its recent slump......»»
DICT: Customs data breach contained
The data breach of the Bureau of Customs systems has been contained and defense of the agency’s database is ongoing, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology......»»
NPC issues new orders on data protection
The National Privacy Commission has issued guidelines creating a system that will govern the issuance of the Philippine Privacy Mark certificates on public and private organizations and companies that handle and control personal data of Filipino subjects......»»
AT& T informs users of data breach and resets millions of passcodes
AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, is facing a major data breach that has left millions of customers at risk......»»
German manufacturing hits four-month low - S& P Global
Factory activity has dropped further than expected by economists, signaling a sharp downturn in the economy, data shows German manufacturing activity dropped well below expectations in February, indicating an accelerated rate of economic downturn, the latest data compiled by S&P Global has revealed. .....»»