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Cebu lampposts case: SC clears DPWH execs, contractor of graft

The Supreme Court acquitted three former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private contractor of graft charges in relation to the installation of allegedly overpriced lampposts during the 2007 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit held in Cebu. In a 22-page decision promulgated on Oct. 11, 2023, but made public only.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

House to address Dwarfism

With all of the priority bills listed in the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) over and done with, the House of Representatives has passed a bill declaring Oct. 25 every year as “National Dwarfism Awareness Day.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding — Guterres

NEW YORK (Reuters) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed on Sunday to hold to account “any U.N. employee involved in acts of terror” after allegations that some refugee agency staffers were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. But Guterres implored governments to continue supporting the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) after.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, April 5.   No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat All classes in Cebu province are suspended beginning Friday, April 5, until further notice as the summer heat became risky for.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Katrina sa pumanaw na partner: Goodbye is not forever, until we meet again

RAMDAM na ramdam ng mga tagasuporta at social media followers ni Katrina Halili ang kanyang pagdadalamhati ngayon. Muling ibinahagi ng Kapuso actress ang kanyang saloobin sa pagkamatay ng boyfriend niyang si Jeremy Guiab, na dating vice mayor ng Wao, Lanao del Sur. Sumakabilang-buhay si Jeremy nitong nagdaang Linggo, January 28, dahil sa heart attack.   View this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Camille Prats attends purity ball with son Nate: To stay pure until he finds the one

Camille Prats is "grateful" for her son Nate's decision to remain pure until he ties the knot as both of them recently attended a purity ball. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated News13 hr. 4 min. ago

Lacson our governor until 2028, Ferrer says

Lacson our governor until 2028, Ferrer says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Maybe no Fed rate cuts in FY24?

A recent CNBC article captured the growing concern that the US Federal Reserve’s first rate cut – the infamous “pivot” – might not happen until “at least September”, and discusses a few analysts (including those from Bank of America) who have said that there is “real risk” that the first cut might not even come until March 2025......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

‘No water interruption until April 30’

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has assured Metro Manila residents of uninterrupted water supply until April 30 after the plan to decrease the water allocation starting April 16 was shelved as the water level in Angat Dam remained above 195 meters yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Prices expected to remain elevated until Q3

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas sees inflation quickening further and staying above the two to four percent target until the third quarter due to the negative impact of weather conditions on agricultural production......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat

CEBU CITY, Philippines — All classes in Cebu province are suspended beginning Friday, April 5 until further notice as the summer heat became risky for teachers and students to go out. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Friday issued a memorandum, directing local governments under the province’s jurisdiction to cancel all classes until further notice. READ MORE:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

MMDA to allow 24-hour road works by DPWH until April 11

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced road reblocking and repairs by the Department of Public Works and Highways until next week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

‘STAY INDOORS’ | Extreme heat causes suspension of classes until April 2

‘STAY INDOORS’ | Extreme heat causes suspension of classes until April 2.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Church visits are allowed only until 10 p.m. – Police chief

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Church visits on Maundy Thursday will only be allowed until 10 p.m. the chief of the Cebu City police announced on Thursday, March 28. Police Colonel Ireneo B. Dalogdog, City Director of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said that the public is not allowed inside religious places past 10:00 p.m......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

‘No new taxes likely until 2028’

The stance of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto against new taxes could extend until the end of the administration as the government will try to focus on improving tax collection efficiency first......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Metro Cebu will have generally fair weather until weekend — Pagasa Mactan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Metro Cebu will experience  “generally fair weather” until Monday, March 4, according to a weather specialist in Mactan. Jhomer Eclarino, weather specialist of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in Mactan, confirmed this to CDN Digital on Thursday, February 29. Eclarino said that the temperature will range from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

El Niño to persist until May, Cebu must brace for dry spell

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The public will have to endure the effects of El Niño until May. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration stationed (Pagasa) in Mactan said in their El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Advisory No. 9, that “mature El Niño is expected to continue and show signs of weakening.” “Majority of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

High rice prices to persist until September – DA

Despite sufficient rice stocks in the first half of the year, elevated rice prices may persist until September due to high international prices caused by the El Niño phenomenon, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

No water interruption until May, MWSS reiterates

The water level in Angat Dam has continued to recede, but is enough to ensure an uninterrupted supply in Metro Manila and nearby provinces until May, according to the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage and System......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024