DATA: Marcos gets biggest donation among presidential candidates
A total of 67 donors contributed P624.7 million to help Ferdinand Marcos Jr. win the presidency, based on his own declarations to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The post DATA: Marcos gets biggest donation among presidential candidates appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, March 18
MOSCOW -- Russia's incumbent President and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, who is set to win reelection, said he would do his utmost to achieve national development goals on Monday morning. Putin has won 87.32 percent of the vote after 95.04 percent of all ballots were counted, according to data from the Russian Central Election Commission as of Monday morning. (Russia-Presidential Election) - - -.....»»
Indonesian polling stations open in election to replace Jokowi
Nearly 259,000 candidates are contesting 20,600 posts across the archipelago of 17,000 islands in the world's biggest single-day election, but all eyes are on the presidency and the fate of Jokowi's ambitious agenda.....»»
Indonesia’s three-way presidential race set as deadline nears
The candidates for next year's Indonesian presidential election were set Wednesday, with septuagenarian former special forces general Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, the president's son, seen as the frontrunners. Nearly 205 million eligible voters can cast their ballot on 14 February, with the winner set to succeed President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, after he completes the maximum two terms ruling Southeast Asia's biggest economy. Three candidates -- defence minister Subianto, former Central Java governor Ganjar Pranowo and former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan -- confirmed their run for the presidency before Wednesday's midnight deadline. Subianto and Widodo's son Gibran Rakabuming Raka were joined by supporters and a marching band in their journey to the election commission on Wednesday, both dressed in baby blue shirts after attending a concert by tens of thousands at a central Jakarta arena. "We... ask for the blessing from all Indonesians. We are now facing a very important point in the history of Indonesia," said Subianto. "We are at a point where we can rise and become an Indonesia that is great... and an Indonesia where the natural resources are utilised optimally for all." The presence of Jokowi's son on the ticket has fuelled criticism that the president is trying to create a political dynasty in the world's third-largest democracy, an allegation he denies. Just before the registration deadline, the constitutional court -- led by Widodo's brother-in-law -- controversially ruled that candidates under 40 years old can run for office if they have served in a regional position. Thirty-six-year-old Raka, who is mayor of Surakarta city, would otherwise have been ineligible to contest the vice presidency. Several polls have put Subianto, 72, marginally ahead of his nearest rival Pranowo. This is his third run at the top office after losing to Widodo in the previous two elections. The incumbent defence chief, a former son-in-law of Indonesia's late dictator Suharto, remains dogged by allegations of his role in human rights abuses in Jakarta, restive province Papua and breakaway nation East Timor, but has never been charged. Widodo's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle has chosen Pranowo as its candidate. He is viewed as a figure from a humble background and was initially touted as the favourite, but his popularity fell after he opposed Israel's participation in this year's U20 World Cup, with FIFA subsequently stripping Indonesia's hosting rights. He has announced chief security minister Mahfud MD as his running mate. The third challenger Baswedan is favoured by conservative Muslims in the Muslim-majority country and chose the chairman of the Islamist National Awakening Party (PKB), Muhaimin Iskandar, as his running mate. The next president will be sworn in next October, the elections commission said. The post Indonesia’s three-way presidential race set as deadline nears appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
COMELEC: ‘Anything of value’ given to BSKE voters is ground for disqualification
The Commission on Elections on Thursday again reminded candidates for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections that anything of value they or their supporters give to voters is a ground for disqualification. At the regular Laging Handa press briefing of Malacañang, COMELEC spokesperson Atty. John Rex Laudiangco said BSKE candidates are limited only to giving approved campaign materials under the Omnibus Election Code. "Malinaw po kung ano lamang ang pinahihintulutang campaign or election propaganda – ito po iyong leaflets or flyers na hindi dapat lalaki sa 8 1/2 by 14 inches; ang atin pong posters or tarpaulins na hindi dapat lalaki sa 2 feet by 3 feet; at iyong banners po, iyong streamers na hindi dapat lumaki sa 3 feet by 8 feet," Laudiangco explained. "Any other kind of campaign paraphernalia like t-shirts, ball caps, baller bands at iba pa ay maaaring pumasok doon sa sinasabi ng Section 2618 ng Omnibus Election Code, iyong pamimigay ng anumang bagay na may halaga, anything of value. Iyan po kasi ay maaaring ma-consider dahil may halaga po ito, maaaring ma-consider na isang pamamaraan po ng pamimili ng boto," he added. Even if candidates claim that such items were only given by supporters, that is still in violation of Section 2618 of the Election Code, according to the Comelec officials. He said they came out with an advisory about this issue last September 4, reiterating what is only mandated and allowed by Section 2618. "Lumalabas po na lahat nang hindi nabanggit sa batas ay hindi pupuwede, at kapag ito ay may halaga, maaari po itong maging vote-buying or vote-selling na elemento. Ngayon, kahit po supporter, hindi lamang kandidato ang maaaring may liability pagdating sa premature campaigning, paglabag sa campaign materials, paglabag sa vote-buying or vote-selling law." "Paalala po sa lahat ng kandidato: Ang maaari ninyo lamang pong gastusin sa inyong pangangampanya ay hindi lalampas ng limang piso kada registered voter sa inyong barangay. So para hindi kayo mahirapan po, ang bilang ng total number of registered voters po ninyo times five pesos – barangay lamang po ha, sa inyong barangay lamang – ay iyon po ang maximum spending cap limit po ninyo," Laudiangco further warned. Penalties for these offenses range from six years' imprisonment to forfeiture of the right to suffrage and the biggest penalty of perpetual disqualification to hold public office, he said. The post COMELEC: ‘Anything of value’ given to BSKE voters is ground for disqualification appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘We are afraid’: Violence-hit Ecuador votes under heavy security
Heavily-armed security officers kept watch Sunday as Ecuadorans voted in a presidential election marked by the murder of a top candidate and despair over the lawlessness that has engulfed the once-peaceful nation. Polls closed after a tense day, with soldiers and police searching voters at the entry to polling stations, while some of the eight presidential candidates wore helmets and bulletproof vests to cast their ballots. The small South American country has in recent years become a staging for foreign drug mafias seeking to export cocaine, stirring up a brutal war between local gangs. The murder of serious presidential contender Fernando Villavicencio on the campaign trail less than two weeks before the vote underscored the challenges facing the country. "The most serious problem is insecurity," said voter Eva Hurtado, 40, as she left a polling station north of the capital Quito on Sunday morning. "So many crimes, assassinations, disappearances. We are afraid." "Security, above all the security of our families, of our people, must be improved," said public worker Luis Veloso, 52. Villavicencio's killing has reshuffled the electoral cards, with none of the eight contenders expected to get an absolute majority -- likely forcing a runoff on October 15. Ecuadorans voted for a successor to conservative leader Guillermo Lasso, who called a snap election to avoid an impeachment trial just two years after coming to power. - Lawyer, reporter, sniper - Leading the polls before Villavicencio's murder was Luisa Gonzalez, 45, a lawyer from the leftist party of former president Rafael Correa. Villavicencio, who was polling second before his murder, was replaced at the last last minute by a close friend, another journalist, Christian Zurita, who witnessed his gunning down. Hours ahead of the vote, Zurita said he was receiving death threats on social media. "The threats against my life and my team will not stop us, but they are forcing us to take greater security protocols," he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, adding that his party had alerted authorities and election observers. Political analysts say the candidate who has seen the biggest boost to his popularity is 40-year-old right-wing businessman Jan Topic. Nicknamed "Rambo," the former paratrooper and sniper with the French Foreign Legion has vowed to wipe out criminal gangs and build more prisons, emulating El Salvador's Nayib Bukele. While casting his ballot, Topic urged voters to elect "the candidate who has the experience, the will, and the plan to eradicate violence in the country." Other leading candidates are right-wing former vice president Otto Sonnenholzner and leftist Indigenous attorney Yaku Perez. In one of the world's most biodiverse countries, two key referendums are taking place on Sunday alongside the election. One will ask voters to choose whether to continue oil drilling in an Amazon reserve that is home to home to three of the world's last uncontacted Indigenous populations. Another focuses on whether to forbid mining activities in the Choco Andino forest. "I feel bad voting in favor of oil exploitation, but Ecuador lives off this oil," said electrician Magdalena Maurisaca. - Brutal gang war - Ecuador was once seen as a haven of peace wedged between cocaine-producing nations Colombia and Peru. The small country straddles the Andes and the Amazon, and was best known as the world's top exporter of bananas and home to the biodiverse Galapagos Islands, where British scientist Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution. However, in the past five years its large ports, lax security and corruption have lured foreign cartels that have come under increased pressure from the war on drugs in Mexico and Colombia. A struggle for power between local gangs has mostly played out in prisons, where 430 have been killed since 2021, leaving a trail of dismembered and burned bodies. "Ecuadorans are going to vote with three feelings: fear of insecurity... pessimism regarding the economic situation and distrust of the political class," political scientist Santiago Cahuasqui of the SEK International University told AFP. In 2022, the country hit a record of 26 murders per 100,000 inhabitants, higher than the rate in Colombia, Mexico or Brazil. Voters will also elect members of the 137-seat parliament. Initial results are expected to trickle in late Sunday, with a final tally expected in 10 days. To win in the first round a candidate must capture 40 percent of the vote or come 10 points ahead of their nearest competitor. The new president will take office on October 26 and will serve only the remainder of Lasso's term, a year and a half. bur-fb/dw © Agence France-Presse The post ‘We are afraid’: Violence-hit Ecuador votes under heavy security appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
National Health and Beauty Caravan 2023 culminates at SM Mall of Asia
Beauty and wellness reigned supreme at the culmination of the biggest health and beauty caravan in the country at the SM Mall of Asia on June 28 and 29, 2023. In partnership with the Philippine Hairdressers Association (PhilHair) and the Philippine Red Cross, this year’s National Health and Beauty Caravan aimed to give new life to the beauty industry through an exhibition of health, beauty, and wellness products, a showcase of Filipino talent through a hair and makeup competition, and a search for beauty and wellness ambassadors from all over the country. “I would like to thank PhilHair on behalf of Mr. Hans Sy and the SM family for launching the Health and Beauty Caravan in 22 malls nationwide, with the goal of discovering and awarding our creative and innovative local talents,” said SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin. Mr. and Ms. Health and Beauty Ambassadors 2023 Fifty candidates from 25 SM malls nationwide competed for the most-coveted title of Mr. and Ms. Health and Beauty Ambassadors 2023 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on June 28. The candidates flaunted their stunning physiques at the competition and showed the crowd what they got during the activewear and formal wear competitions. From there, the judges chose the Top 5 female and male candidates who then advanced to the Question and Answer portion of the competition. In the end, Mr. SM Muntinlupa Louie Faundo and Ms. SM Olongapo Central Missia Ishikawa were hailed as this year’s Mr. and Ms. Health and Beauty Ambassadors and took home Php 40,000 worth of prizes. “This is the best contest in the country! Here, we talk not only about beauty but also focus on health. With the Mr. and Ms. Health and Beauty Ambassadors 2023 competition, we’re able to show that beauty and health go hand in hand,” said PhilHair president Ricky Reyes. The competition’s panel of judges included the country presidents of the Asia Pacific Hairdressers & Cosmetologists Association including Airene Wang (Malaysia), Sun Heang (Cambodia), Edward Wong (Singapore), Wong Kwok Wa (China), Sherly Sheik (Hong Kong), Chao Ka Cheong (Macau), Theresa Tam (Thailand), and Chen Jiong Ming (Thailand). Completing the judges were Carousel Productions’ Peachy Veneracion and Miss Philippines Earth-Water 2022 Angel Santos. Hair and Makeup Trends 2023 Meanwhile, the caravan’s makeup and hair competition culminated on June 29, 2023. Participants showcased their talents and skills in Masquerade Evening Party Makeup, Bridal Makeup, Unisex Color Styling Competition, and Rebond Plus. Each had a model to stylize and beautify who then came up onstage to showcase the stylized hair and makeup. Daniel Forro was named the champion of the Masquerade Event Makeup, Paulo Torda for Bridal Makeup, Trisha Marquez for Rebond Plus, and Marvin Habla for the Unisex Color Styling Competition. It’s a celebration of beauty and health like no other Aside from the exhibition of beauty experts, well-being was also underscored during the caravans. Representatives from the Philippine Red Cross conducted blood typing and medical training and provided medical assistance to women and children in the communities surrounding the mall. “Beauty and health work in tandem and SM is proud to partner with PhilHair to reach more communities in the country with this important message,” Mr. San Agustin closed. The National Health and Beauty Caravan 2023 was made possible with the help of China Bank, Watsons, Binondo Beauty Supply, Bremod, Bio-Reach, Kemans, and the Philippine Cancer Society. To know more about exciting deals on anything wellness and beauty at SM, make sure to log on to www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms. The post National Health and Beauty Caravan 2023 culminates at SM Mall of Asia appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘One-stop platform’ connects PH cooperatives by the hundreds
Theirs is a story worth reveling in. After all, from a start-up capital of P5,300 in 1986, they now own assets valued at over 1.7 billion pesos. From an initial 37 founder-members, they are now over 27,000 strong, where members now make most of their saving, lending, paying, selling, and voting activities online. What makes the story of Barangka Credit Cooperative (BCC) members stand out is that they are not engaged in a capitalist business. As gathered from its name, BCC is a primary multi-purpose cooperative run, governed, and owned by members from all walks of life. Today, BCC is primed to up the ante for its members. It has shifted part of its operations and product offerings toward an online platform called DigiCOOP. It is also one of the first Philippine cooperatives to install a cardless, QRPh-enabled cooperative teller machine onsite. "The COOPNET Teller Machine has been of great help to us. It's like we have our teller on standby," said Imee Mascariña, BCC's treasury supervisor. "Our members can now make cash transactions anytime." Tech and Efforts to Enable the Poor Barangka Credit Cooperative, however, is one of many taking the digitalization route. Other cooperatives follow a similar track by creating their closed-loop platform or joining a shared platform for cooperatives. DigiCOOP, a cooperative management system and platform for primary and secondary cooperatives, belongs to the second type. Traxion Technology Service Cooperative, the technology service cooperative managing DigiCOOP, has slowly brought more cooperatives into its platform in the last two years. On May 1 this year, however, TTSC saw a surge in applications from cooperatives following its announcement of an end-to-end solution to digitalize cooperatives. First, among its existing applications, TTSC offered the COOPNET Remittance System and the Digital Membership Enrollment System (or DIMES) for free to cooperatives. Second, it launched new products that could enable both cooperatives and members to earn more. For instance, Ventamo, a BIR-accredited point-of-sale (POS) app for mobile phones, was launched to cater to coop members who have brick-and-mortar stores. Other offerings in the pipeline—a delivery app for interested rider-partners and for-members e-stores inside DigiCOOP—are expected to create more entrepreneurs out of cooperative members. Enabling people with low incomes, in particular—that is, creating "opportunities for themselves and improving their economic well-being"—is one aim of the country's biggest federation of cooperatives, the National Confederation of Cooperatives. "Cooperatives have a good grasp of the issues at the grassroots. Some of these issues—inefficiencies, limited market access, and lack of livelihood opportunities—can be addressed by cooperatives that know how to take advantage of digitalization," said Hon. Felimon Espares of the COOP-NATCCO party list. One-stop shop model DigiCOOP has been set up, unlike other digital platforms, to factor in cooperative-specific operations. Given the depth and breadth of the products and processes offered by all types of primary cooperatives, it is no surprise that DigiCOOP has been releasing a slew of solutions in the past two years. "We need to look at all processes that can be digitalized, automated, streamlined, made faster," explained TTSC CEO Ann Cuisia. "For instance, in geographically distant areas, cooperative members used to pay so much for a tricycle ride to the poblacion to transact. Today, we simplified their process by giving them the tools to transact through their smartphones." The one-stop shop as a business model, done well and equitably, is a boon to the cooperatives and their members. To individual members with mobile phones, it spells c-o-n-v-e-n-i-e-n-c-e. To the cooperatives themselves, the convergence of varied services on one platform reduces their administrative burden. For instance, the regular election of officials was a logistical challenge in the past. The burden finally eased up after adding an e-voting functionality on the platform. "DigiCOOP Elexion is truly God-sent to us," said Luz Clarin, general manager of Mary Help Christians Credit Cooperative. "Initially, our members thought the voting process would require much technical know-how." They proved themselves wrong, to their relief. "All they needed to do was type their voter's code and tap their candidates' photos on their mobile phones' screens. The voting results came out quickly." "Embracing technologies is a way for organizations, including cooperatives, to stay relevant and survive a competitive financial landscape," added Cuisia. "I also believe that the more cooperatives join an ecosystem, the more the money circulates amongst cooperatives and the more the profit is shared among their members. The more new businesses flourish as an offshoot, the more jobs can be created for other cooperators." The post ‘One-stop platform’ connects PH cooperatives by the hundreds appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Showbiz Politik
There appeared to be political turbulence ahead as we approached the one-year mark of the presidency of Bongbong Marcos Jr., which is on the 30th of June, a year from the Presidential Inauguration after the May 2022 elections. This will now come on a positive note, however, with the welcome appointments of two Cabinet members, one of whom ran in the elections but lost and has now surpassed the mandated one-year election ban for losing candidates, Atty. Gilbert Teodoro. He has slid into the role of Defense secretary, a position seemingly reserved for him since last year. On the other hand, the newly appointed Health secretary, Dr. Ted Herbosa, did not run in the 2022 elections. The distinguished Secretary Herbosa is a high-ranking official of the University of the Philippines and served as undersecretary in the Department of Health during the term of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. He is the brother of my former boss at ACCRALAW, former SEC Chairperson, Atty. Tess Herbosa. This begs the question — why did it take so long for President Marcos Jr. to appoint a Health Secretary? It was rumored that the secretary position was reserved for Dr. Willie Ong, the running mate of Isko Moreno, who obviously lost in the vice-presidential race. It may be possible that Dr. Ong, upon being invited, respectfully declined the appointment. This was headline-grabbing news, supposedly. But the biggest news of the week came from the world of showbiz and involved very political personalities. The bolting of Tito, Vic and Joey, the hosts of the noontime show “Eat Bulaga,” from TAPE Productions and, effectively, GMA 7, to join TV5 was as enthralling as any political drama given the undisputed heavyweights entangled in this mess that was months in the making. Further, it is difficult not to think that the reasons for the departure of TVJ, or their removal by TAPE, had political motivations. The TVJ machinery created the Filipino noontime show as we know it today. It helped mold the Filipino entertainment industry through its creative segments and talents. Countless Filipinos have benefitted from “Eat Bulaga,” be it monetarily or emotionally. The show has churned out several politicians on the local and national levels, with Senate President Tito Sotto at the forefront of it all. Notably, Tito Sotto’s daughter, Ciara, is the chairperson of the MTRCB, while his son, Gian, is the vice mayor of Quezon City. Vic Sotto’s son, Vico, is the mayor of Pasig City. TAPE Productions, on the other hand, is owned by the Jalosjos family from Zamboanga del Norte. The patriarch, Romeo Jalosjos, a former congressman, is no stranger to controversy. His son, Romeo Jr., the president of TAPE, won the congressional elections in 2022 but was later delisted from the roster of the House of Representatives by a status quo ante order. Another son, Seth Jalosjos, CFO of TAPE, is a former congressman and is now mayor of Dapitan City. With the undetermined fate of Romeo Jr. in the House, we can safely assume that their stronghold in the district is not as fortified as before. In an interview with Senator Tito Sotto, it was insinuated that one of the reasons for their dispute with the Jalosjos family was the planned use of the “Eat Bulaga” brand to jumpstart a party-list group, taking a page from the playbook of the Tulfo brothers who almost instantly built their own political dynasty from media. The bolting of TVJ to TV5, owned by tycoon Manny Pangilinan, has political and business ramifications that have yet to be felt. All this merely proves that in our country, showbiz is king and the line between politics and showbiz has been blurred now more than ever. For comments, email him at darren.dejesus@gmail.com The post Showbiz Politik appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
430 ‘narco-officials’ under monitoring
Philippine National Police chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Thursday disclosed that at least 430 barangay officials allegedly involved in illegal drugs are now monitoring by law enforcement agencies. Acorda said some of these barangay officials are included in the PNP’s list of High-Value Individuals and Street-Level Individuals in the war against drugs. “They are subject to intelligence operations. We are hoping that this will be reduced in the coming days. Hopefully, those involved would eventually stop. If not, they will be subject to police operations,” Acorda said. He added that the barangay officials have varying involvement in illegal drugs where some are pushers, some are protectors and others are financiers. “But based on our update, there are more or less 430 barangay officials (involved in the illegal drug trade), many of them are in Region VI (Western Visayas),” said Acorda, as he urged the public not to vote for candidates who are involved in illegal drugs. “I want to take this opportunity to appeal to voters not to consider candidates, who have involvement in illegal drugs, to become our next set of barangay officials,” Acorda said. For his part, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos urged all candidates for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to undergo a drug test amid police intelligence reports that there were around 430 barangay officials involved in the illegal drugs activities. Abalos said illegal drugs remain one of the biggest problems in the country and barangay officials should take the lead not only in fighting them but also in leading by example by proving that they are clean. Meantime, Acorda revealed that they are monitoring 48 active and potential private armed groups that may mobilize on the days leading to the elections. The PNP said it is focusing more on Regions 3 (Central Luzon), 5 (Bicol), 6 (Western Visayas), 13 (Caraga), Cordillera Administrative Region and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Acorda said part of the early interventions are operations to take away the instruments of crime and violence, particularly firearms. The post 430 ‘narco-officials’ under monitoring appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Angels Walk’ spreads autism awareness
The Autism Society Philippines, in partnership with SM Cares, launched the “Angels Walk” — an annual gathering for persons on the autism spectrum last 16 April at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City. The program — which kicked off in 2007 — aims to promote acceptance, accommodation, and appreciation of people with autism. It is held across various SM malls nationwide, gathering 26,000 registered attendees, making it Asia’s biggest autism advocacy event. Through Angels Walk, the ASP is keen on providing job opportunities for PWAs as it is already partnered with at least 52 companies and a New York-based firm. Other activities held at the celebration were AUthletics, the sports program of ASP, a parade with Miss Universe Philippines 2023 candidates and a talent show. According to the ASP, one in 100 Filipinos is on the autism spectrum, translating to approximately 1.2 million Filipinos. SM Cares — a division of SM Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls — has been working towards creating positive change for the communities it serves, such as persons with disabilities, breastfeeding mothers, and senior citizens. Its programs contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Since its partnership with ASP, SM Cares has built an entire program on disability affairs. “Slowly, with the support of organizations like SM Cares, we can achieve an Autism-OK Philippines,” said Dang Koe, chair emerita of ASP. The post ‘Angels Walk’ spreads autism awareness appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DATA: Marcos gets biggest donation among presidential candidates
A total of 67 donors contributed P624.7 million to help Ferdinand Marcos Jr. win the presidency, based on his own declarations to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The post DATA: Marcos gets biggest donation among presidential candidates appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Tothapi may bagong single, ka-join na sa Sony Music family
LEVEL up ang breakthrough Bicol-based band na Tothapi! Sila kasi ang pinakabagong pamilya ng Sony Music Entertainment na kinabibilangan ng ilan sa mga biggest OPM acts ng bansa, katulad ng Ben&Ben, SB19, Denise Julia, Clara Benin, Ace Banzuelo, The Itchyworms, Sponge Cola, at marami pang iba. “It has been an amazing ride with Sony Music.....»»
Marcos tells Filipinos to serve others during Holy Week
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s message to Filipinos during Holy Week encourages tham to "serve others.".....»»
PLDT, Smart named among world’s leading employers
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have been named among the Top One Percent of Leading Employers of 2023 by German firm Institute of Research and Data Aggregation......»»
Revisiting Uniteam (Last of 2 parts)
THE Uniteam coalition of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, described by many political analysts as the "dream team", had come a long way since sweeping the 2022 elections......»»
Marcos Jr. eyes stronger maritime ties with India
The Philippines is seeking stronger maritime security cooperation with India to ensure the safety of seafarers from both nations as the world’s oceans are becoming more dangerous for commercial shipping, President Marcos said......»»
Companies State it Takes More Than 6 Months to Fill Cybersecurity Positions
The latest Kaspersky survey found that 48% of companies require over half a year to find a qualified cybersecurity professional. A lack of proven experience was cited as one of the biggest challenges, along with the high cost of hiring and global competition in talent acquisition. With global labor markets continuing to clamor for InfoSec […].....»»
Cebu bus terminals: 100,000 passengers expected on March 27
CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 100,000 passengers are expected to flock to two of the biggest bus terminals here in Cebu for the Holy Week this year. As early as 7 a.m. on Holy Wednesday, dozens already queued for buses at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) in the North Reclamation Area. READ MORE:.....»»
Infants under six months most affected by pertussis — DOH
Latest data from the DOH showed there were 28 new pertussis infections, bringing this year’s total cases to 568. Of the figure, around 63% were infants below six months. .....»»
EDITORIAL — An endangered lake
In January this year, President Marcos directed the Department of Agriculture to increase fish production to meet the national demand......»»