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Pantabangan Dam may hit critical level by end-April
The water level in Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija may reach critical level by the end of April, affecting irrigation supply, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
Tarlac tragedy leads to a sad, different revisit of KPop hit song
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Korean pop (KPop) group’s 2009 hit song “I Don’t Care”, has become a sad song for Filipino netizens this December. This was how some netizens described the Korean group’s 2NE1’s hit song as it became one of the trending topics on Twitter on December 21, 2020 after Sunday’s shooting incident […].....»»
Road rage led to hit-and-run of local basketball player – Police
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Cebu City revealed on Friday, February 9, 2024, that the hit-and-run incident that killed 23-year-old Jeslar Uriel Larumbe was a case of road rage with the suspect really intending to hit the victim with his vehicle. The suspect was identified as Aaron Karl Tan, the owner of the white.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Murder raps filed vs suspect in hit-and-run of basketball player
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Murder raps filed vs suspect in hit-and-run of basketball player Police in Cebu City have filed today, February 8, a charge of murder against the suspect behind the fatal hit-and-run.....»»
Police continue to gather evidence on Larumbe hit-and-run case
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police in Cebu City have taken custody of the SUV believed to be involved in the hit-and-run case that killed Jeslar Uriel Larumbe. But its owner remains a free man as the police continue to determine if he was indeed involved in the hit-and-run case. The vehicle owner, whose name is.....»»
‘BSP ready to mitigate excessive peso volatility’
Monetary authorities are ready to mitigate any “unnecessary movement” and “excessive volatility” in the foreign exchange market as the peso sank to fresh 17-month lows against the dollar, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr......»»
Philippines posts 1.2 bln USD surplus in March
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a surplus of 1.2 billion U.S. dollars in March 2024, slightly lower than the 1.3-billion-dollar BOP surplus recorded a year ago, the country's central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the BOP surplus in March reflected inflows arising mainly from the national government's net foreign currency deposi.....»»
Peso may outperform peer currencies this year
The peso is seen outperforming other currencies in the region this year, but is not likely to strengthen against the dollar due to expectations of delayed rate cuts and the Philippines’ trade deficit, according to British banking giant HSBC......»»
Peso underperformance likely to continue – MUFG
The Philippine peso may continue to underperform against the dollar this quarter amid the country’s wide current account deficit and expensive foreign exchange valuations, Tokyo-based MUFG Bank said......»»
Dollar strength, Asian challenges
Recent robust US economic data (nonfarm payrolls, January CPI figures) have dashed hopes for a March rate cut by the Fed......»»
Wildlife forensics: how science is helping to combat a billion-dollar organized crime industry
Another day at the airport, another routine inspection for a Customs Officer.She finishes examining the contents of one shipment - nothing of note. But then, she spies a crate labeled 'exotic reptiles.'Suspicious, she opens the shipment and begins to search among the crates. And there, tucked away in a corner, is a collection of turtle shells and other wildlife products.She pauses. Have these shell.....»»
Metrobank raises record $1 billion from international bond market
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. has raised $1 billion as investors gobbled up its dual tranche offering of five and 10-year dollar-denominated notes as part of its return to the offshore debt market......»»
Metrobank looking to raise $0.5-B in USD debt offering
Metrobank announced that it has selected Bank of America Securities and UBS as joint global coordinators to run a process to sell up to $500 million in dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes, “with option to upsize”......»»
Global Cybercrime Treaty: A delicate balance between security and human rights
Cybercrime is a multi-trillion-dollar business. Drugs and weapons are being bought on the "dark web", fraudsters are fleecing members of the public in elaborate online scams, and terrorists are grooming supporters and recruiting fighters. Recognizing the growing dangers of cybercrime, the UNhas set.....»»
Russia s trade with key BRICS partners now almost dollar-free
95% of the country's transactions with India and China were conducted in local currencies last year National currencies were used in 95% of Russia's trade with China and India last year, the secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Tatiana Monaghan, revealed on Monday. According.....»»
Malawi Military s Threats Send Journalist into Hiding
A top investigative journalist in Malawi, Gregory Gondwe, has gone into hiding after the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) threatened to arrest him. Gondwe's plight stems from a report he wrote exposing the military's multi-million-dollar paymen.....»»
Why opening a US dollar account should be part of your New Year s resolutions
Still putting together your final list of New Year’s resolutions for 2024?.....»»
Tayag retiring from DOH on April 15
After 35 years in public service, Department of Health Undersecretary Eric Tayag is retiring from the DOH on April 15......»»
Solar eclipse mangyayari ngayong April 8, end of the world na ba?
INAABANGAN sa buong mundo ang “total solar eclipse” na mangyayari ngayong araw, April 8. Ang solar eclipse ay ang pagharang ng buwan sa sinag ng araw na nagsasanhi ng pagdilim kahit may araw pa o tanghaling tapat. “So may time na tumatama mismo ‘yung moon dun sa path na magkatapat ‘yung araw at saka ‘yung.....»»
Oil price hike set on April 9
Oil firms will observe an increase in oil prices in the second week of April......»»