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Butuanon tricycle driver earns praises for returning P300,000 cash

BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) – For his honest act of returning P300,000 in cash left by a passenger, a tricycle driver is making headlines here, receiving praises from the online community and special recognition from the city government. Delfin Añora Jr., an elderly tricycle driver from Barangay Baan Riverside, handed over last February […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

DBP seeks capital buildup of up to P300 billion

State-run Development Bank of the Philippines is hoping to raise its authorized capital stock to P300 billion as the bank seeks to amend its nearly three-decade-old charter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

BSP logs 40K complaints relating to financial consumer protection; only 5% come from Mindanao

SINCE the effectivity of the Financial Consumer Protection Act (Republic Act 11765) in June 2022, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has logged more than 40,000 complaints from customers of different BSP-supervised financial institutions from all over the Philippines. Of this number, only around 5 percent come from Mindanao, implying the Mindanaoans' unawareness of the law......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

BSP to strengthen consumer protection

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is further strengthening consumer protection measures as complaints breached the 30,000 level from January to September last year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Cebu Chess Hub to revive standard games in local scene with cash-rich tourney

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Chess Hub will organize a cash-rich woodpushing tournament on February 23-25, at the Gmall of Cebu. The tournament aptly dubbed the “Cebu Chess Hub: Open Chess Tournament” will have a total of P88,000 prize money for the winning woodpushers.  READ: UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

DTI allows manufacturers to downsize certain goods to offset rising costs

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Wednesday that manufacturers of essential goods can maintain profitability amid rising production costs by reducing product sizes or weights, instead of increasing prices. Trade Assistant Secretary Amanda Marie Nograles explained during the televised Bangon Pilipinas briefing that the DTI permitted this adjustment for.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

DTI, Google to Empower MSMEs and Jobseekers to be Digitally Ready

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Google Philippines announced their collaboration to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and jobseekers to be more digitally adept in a US Trade Mission meeting last March 11, 2024, held in Malacañang. DTI Secretary Fred Pascual expressed his appreciation of the partnership with Google and said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

AI Revolutionizes Research & Accreditation: IAREAD Webinar a Resounding Success

by Genevieve Balance KupangThe International Association of Research Ethics Across Disciplines, Inc. (IAREAD, Inc.) hosted an innovative webinar,  "Application of AI for Research & Accreditation" on March 18th and 19th, 2024. This training workshop explored the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the research and accreditation landscape,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

With over 460 million children living in conflict, child protection systems must be strengthened, says UNODC Executive Director

In a world where "460 million children were living in contexts of conflict in 2022", child protection systems must be strengthened, said Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), at a high-level conference at the European Parliament.  At the Protection of Children in Armed Conflict conference in Brussels, organize.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

New UNODC research on child recruitment and exploitation by terrorist groups shows need for a united front on child protection

Children around the world are victims of a serious form of violence: recruitment and exploitation by terrorist groups.  Recognizing the gravity of this situation and the scarcity of related data and evidence, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), together with national research partners and the support of the European Union, launched a new study Targeted by Terror.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Malaysian Chamber eyes Davao’s logistics hub potential

THE Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industries Philippines, Inc. (MCCI) foresees strong business confidence for investing in Davao City, positioning it as a potential world-class logistics hub competing with leading regions in Southeast Asia such as Singapore, Macau, and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

The Wellness Hub at Maayo, your one-stop shop for healthcare in Cebu IT Park

The Wellness Hub at Maayo officially opens to the public, affirming its mission to provide the people in Cebu with quality and convenient healthcare during a ribbon cutting ceremony on February, 28, 2024, at the ground floor of the i2 Building, IT Park, Cebu City.  Maayo Health Group executives led the ceremony, including Medical Director.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Government to pitch Clark as new aviation hub

The Philippines will pitch Clark International Airport as the next Asian hub for aerospace investments in one of the largest aviation events this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Navy: 2 Chinese research vessels out of Philippine’s EEZ

Two Chinese research vessels spotted “loitering” and doing research in the Philippine Rise, in the Philippines’ eastern seaboard, have left the country’s exclusive economic zone the Philippine Navy said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

BOI boosts PH’s role as green metals hub

BOI boosts PH’s role as green metals hub.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Philippines says it can overtake Singapore next year as Asia s No. 2 casino hub

Philippines says it can overtake Singapore next year as Asia's No. 2 casino hub The Star Online.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Philippines bets big on dethroning Singapore as region s No 2 casino hub

Philippines bets big on dethroning Singapore as region's No 2 casino hub South China Morning Post.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Tarlac POGO hub raid: Raps filed vs 8 Chinese

Criminal complaints were filed yesterday against eight Chinese who were arrested during a raid at a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Bamban, Tarlac on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Modern hub to rise in north

Modern hub to rise in north.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

CRK welcomes Sunlight Air s move to make Clark its Hub

CRK welcomes Sunlight Air s move to make Clark its Hub.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024