CYBL organizer impressed by league’s growth and improvements
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The organizer of the Cebu Youth Basketball League (CYBL), Popoy Navarro, lauded the huge improvements of the competing teams in the recently concluded CYBL 2024 March Madness hoopla. Navarro, the son of the late sportsman Rico Navarro, also commended the record number 130 teams, from around the Visayas that took part.....»»
Philippines Sees Improvements in Jobs, Setting a Positive Tone for 2024
New insights from The Market Call paint a hopeful picture for the Philippines, especially in job opportunities and economic stability, pointing to a promising start in 2024. In December, a significant number of people, a whopping 50.5 million, found jobs, and the number of those without jobs hit a record low of 1.6 million, making […].....»»
Microsoft, OpenAI: Hackers Using ChatGPT for Cyberattack Improvements
Hackers are leveraging ChatGPT’s AI technologies to enhance cyberattacks, according to recent findings by Microsoft and OpenAI. In a joint research effort, the two tech giants have identified instances of malicious actors from various countries utilizing large language models (LLMs) for refining their tactics and improving their cyber offensive capabilities. In a blog post today, […].....»»
Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»
Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»
Marcos visits Mindanao, says AFP now peace fighters
Despite improvements in the peace and order situation in Mindanao, soldiers should stick to their expertise as “warfighters” even while playing the role of peacekeepers as their fight is not yet finished, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
San Miguel’s group wins bid for NAIA. What’s next?
Expected improvements, possible fee increases, and other issues that may stand in the way?.....»»
NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»
Caap-Davao addresses public concerns, bares budget challenges
AN OFFICIAL from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines-Davao Region (Caap-Davao) acknowledged the need for improvements at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport, also known as Davao International Airport (DIA)......»»
MPTC prefers term extension over toll hike
To recover investments on toll road improvements, Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. is leaning toward getting its concession agreements expanded instead of burdening motorists with rate hikes......»»
Groupwide improvements boost FDC earnings by 58%
Filinvest Development Corp. the listed conglomerate of the Gotianun family, saw its earnings rise by more than half last year on the back of a double-digit improvement across all business segments......»»
iPhone 16 Pros A18 Pro Chip Rumored to Boost AI, Retain 6-Core GPU
Apple’s upcoming A18 Pro chip for the iPhone 16 Pro models is set to bring significant improvements in artificial intelligence performance, according to analyst Jeff.....»»
Philippine still lags in mobile internet speed
The Philippines logged one of the best improvements in mobile internet speed in Asia Pacific in 2023, but the country is far from matching the performance of regional leaders......»»
World Bank Sees Further Economic Growth for PH
The World Bank sees positive growth in the country’s economy in the next few years. According to the World Bank, they expect the average growth will be at an average of 5.9% annually between 2024 and 2026. The World Bank said that the growth rate in 2024 will be at 5.8%, while 5.9% in 2025. […].....»»
ADB cuts Philippines growth outlook to 6% in 2024
The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, citing risks posed by extreme weather events that can drive up inflation and the slower growth in advanced economies......»»
Double-digit growth in bank lending seen this year
The Philippine banking sector is expected to book double-digit growth in loan disbursements this year on the back of robust economic growth, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»
IN MEMORIAM: You can never imprison God’s word
(Homily delivered by Bishop Emeritus Emmanuel T. Cabajar, C.SsR during the funeral mass for Fr. Amado “Picx” Picardal on 6 June 2024 at the Redemptorist Church in Cebu City) My personal bonding with Fr. Picx took place mainly between 1975 and 1989. I was living incognito in Bo. Luz as an organizer under PECCO program […].....»»
CCG slammed for ‘stealing’ supplies for Filipino troops in West PH Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The organizer of previous civilian missions in the West Philippine Sea on Monday said China Coast Guard (CCG) is no better than a “pirate” after “stealing” food and medicine meant for the troops stationed in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. Rafaela David, chief convenor of West Philippine Sea advocates Atin Ito, made the.....»»
Intchess Asia Series eyes September return
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Young Cebuano woodpushers have something to look forward to this year as the Intchess Asia Series – Cebu League eyes a bigger and better chess tournament. This was according to its organizer, International Master (IM) Kim Steven Yap, after wrapping up last weekend’s Intchess Asia Series – Cebu League at Robinsons.....»»
Lack of justice 6 months into labor leader s killing scored
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights continues to demand justice for veteran labor organizer Jude Fernandez, who was killed exactly six months ago in Binangonan, Rizal......»»
NBTC Basketball: Team Dico owner cries foul over semifinals game forfeiture
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano sports organizer and lawyer Reymar Englis Dico has expressed his utter disappointment to the organizers of the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Cebu Province Qualifying Tournament for forfeiting their semifinals game. Dico told the media that the local organizers of the NBTC decided to forfeit his team’s semifinal game last.....»»