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Exploring a world of creativity

FROM portraits to makeup to cosmetic tattoos and clothing, 26-year-old Dabawenya artist Goldie Siglos, known for her brand Bulawan (which means ‘gold’ in Bisaya), explores a diverse array of creative expressions. Goldie attended Brokenshire College of Toril for her basic education before pursuing a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts Major in Fashion Design at the Philippine Women's College......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase

Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Modi’s alliance to win India election, exit polls project

The summary of two exit polls projected the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) could win more than 350 seats in the 543-member lower house of parliament, where 272 is needed for a simple majority.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated News8 hr. 26 min. ago

Last round of voting for nat’l polls starts

Last round of voting for nat’l polls starts.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News11 hr. 36 min. ago

Sectoral groups call for extension of Comelec accreditation for Barmm polls

Sectoral groups call for extension of Comelec accreditation for Barmm polls.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Dino vs Dina in 5th district ‘most likely’ in next polls

Dino vs Dina in 5th district ‘most likely’ in next polls.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

India votes in 2nd phase of national polls

India votes in 2nd phase of national polls.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Comelec disqualifies Cagayan guv from 2022 polls

Comelec disqualifies Cagayan guv from 2022 polls.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Losing party-lists to be barred from 2025 polls

Party-list organizations that lost in the past two elections are to be barred from participating in the May 2025 polls......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Tulfo beats Sara in 2028 ‘match-up’ polls – OCTA

If the 2028 presidential race would be down to two leading candidates, Sen. Raffy Tulfo will win by a significant margin against Vice President Sara Duterte, based on commissioned polls conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Cong Lazatin weighing options for 2025 polls

Cong Lazatin weighing options for 2025 polls.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Colmenares says he has no plans to run for Senate in 2025 midterm polls

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bayan Muna chairperson and human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares revealed that he will not be running for the Senate in the 2025 elections. In 2022, Colmenares ran for senate. However, he informed Cebu media on Tuesday, March 5, that running in the 2025 polls would be challenging. “Medyo mahirap tumakbo sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Ko running for congressman in 2025 polls

Ko running for congressman in 2025 polls.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Rama-Garcia tandem in 2025 polls

Rama-Garcia tandem in 2025 polls.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Indonesia heads to polls, to elect Widodo’s successor

Indonesia heads to polls, to elect Widodo’s successor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Deepfakes in the 2025 polls

In the 2022 general elections, advocates for clean and honest polls lamented the widespread use of digital technology for spreading misinformation and disinformation to influence the vote......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Brawner sees more maritime drills with other countries

More countries have expressed interest in conducting joint military drills with the Philippines in the South China Sea to ensure a “free and peaceful Indo-Pacific,” Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News7 hr. 36 min. ago

‘US, Japan, Philippines ties being taken to new heights’

Trilateral relations among the Philippines, Japan and the United States are entering a “new era” with the three longtime allies working in earnest to ensure their “shared vision” of a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, a White House official said on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Road-clearing ops to ensure emergency road accessibility

THE City Government of Davao carried out a road-clearing operation on February 16, 2023, at Barangay 31-D to ensure emergency road accessibility......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024