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EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea

Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea. The two leaders also reaffirmed their maritime cooperation in the region, the State Departmen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Inflation still top concern for Pinoys

Despite inflation easing in December, it remains the top concern for many Filipinos as prices of rice, the country’s staple food, continued to pick up, think tank GlobalSource Partners said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Davao Oriental under state of calamity

The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Maharlika CEO: terrorists are the only investors we won’t deal with

In an interview with Nikkei Asia, Rafael Consing, CEO of the Maharlika Investment Corp., addressed the delay in the MIC’s deployment of capital, and provided some insight into the level of interest the fund has received from global investors......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

The biggest infra company

San Miguel Corp. president and CEO Ramon S. Ang and Metro Pacific Investments Corp. chair, president and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan are talking to merge their respective tollways operations – SMC Tollways (under San Miguel Infrastructure Holdings) and Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. MPIC......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

U-BIX Chairman and CEO Edilberto B. Bravo: The King of Hearts (and Paper)

On paper, U-BIX founder, Chairman, and CEO Atty. Edilberto B. Bravo is intimidating. Prior to our round-table interview, this writer was given pages of materials about the man, his family, and the legacy he has built, transcending the paper and copier business he started in 1968 with his wife, Dr. Felina Bravo......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Top rookie Holt claims PBA Player of the Week honors as Dyip on a roll

Stephen Holt is showing signs of the billing that made him the top overall pick of the PBA Rookie Draft......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

US State Secretary Blinken begins Middle East tour, marks his first stop in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], March 21 (ANI): US State Secretary Antony Blinken who began his Middle East tour arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, marking his first stop on this trip to discuss efforts to reach an "immediate ceasefire agreement" between Israel and Hamas, The New York Times reported. Blinken's visit to Jeddah came as US President Joe Biden's administration was hoping it could convince Saudi Arabia to establish.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño

Sabi ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary at Task Force El Niño Spokesperson Joey Villarama, marami pang lokal na pamahalaan ang nagbabalak na magdeklara na rin ng state of calamity dahil sa matinding epekto ng tagtuyot sa kanilang mga lugar. The post 18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

DBP eyes pact with CL state firms, LGUs

State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines is actively engaging several state corporations based in Central Luzon in a bid to expand its services to priority clientele especially those outside of its traditional market and city centers, a top official said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Top court nullifies state’s Islam-based laws on incest, sodomy, other offenses

Top court nullifies state’s Islam-based laws on incest, sodomy, other offenses.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Cebu City declares state of calamity in 28 mountain barangays due to el Niño

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In response to the escalating effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, Cebu City has declared a “state of calamity” in 28 mountain barangays.  This decision comes after a resolution was passed with reports of dwindling water sources and agricultural distress, prompting urgent measures to assist affected communities in the city. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

SEC raises penalties for late, non-filing of reports

SEC raises penalties for late, non-filing of reports.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

SEC raises penalties for late, non-filing of reports

SEC raises penalties for late, non-filing of reports.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

SEC sets deadlines for filing of annual reports

The Securities and Exchange Commission has set the deadlines for the submission of annual reports of companies this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

DepEd 7 reports positive reception for K-10 curriculum

DepEd 7 reports positive reception for K-10 curriculum.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

PH media slam Chinese foreign ministry’s claims of manipulating WPS reports 

Philippine media groups criticized the Chinese foreign ministry for suggesting that recent reports on Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea involved video manipulation and sensationalism to portray the Philippines as a victim. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) expressed offense.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Ookla president visits Philippines, recognizes exceptional Converge network

On April 4 Ookla President and CEO Stephen Bye was warmly received by the top executive team of Converge......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024