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Pork Festival marks Iloilo’s efforts vs. ASF
Pork Festival marks Iloilo’s efforts vs. ASF.....»»
Local restaurant marks 2 decades of success in Cebu’s dining scene
Local restaurant marks 2 decades of success in Cebu’s dining scene.....»»
Oceana PH marks a decade of ocean protection wins
Oceana PH marks a decade of ocean protection wins.....»»
Oceana PH marks 10 years of impactful ocean conservation advocacy
Oceana PH marks 10 years of impactful ocean conservation advocacy.....»»
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, which is the last week of the 40-day Lenten season......»»
PSBank marks 2 decades of empowering children thru longstanding partnerships
PSBank marks 2 decades of empowering children thru longstanding partnerships.....»»
2024 marks rare occasion for leap year baby from Cebu
2024 marks rare occasion for leap year baby from Cebu.....»»
300M Coliseum Project is set to be constructed at the CatSU Compound
Catanduanes State University’s leadership joyfully announces the initiation of a 300 million project aimed at constructing a coliseum on a one-hectare plot within the campus. In a statement by President Patrick Azanza, he indicated that the initial phase, valued at 100 million, is slated to commence this year, with the entire project anticipated to conclude […] The post 300M Coliseum Project is set to be constructed at the CatSU Compound appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
US spending $7mn a year on seized Russian yacht
The luxury vessel worth $300 million was arrested in Fiji in 2022 The US government is spending more than $7 million a year to maintain a superyacht it seized from a sanctioned Russian businessman and that it is now seeking to sell, a court filing from Friday showed. The yacht, named 'Amade.....»»
Bloomberry ends dispute with GGAM
Subsidiaries of Enrique Razon’s Bloomberry Resorts Corp. have ended their decade-long dispute with casino management firm Global Gaming Philippines LLC, reaching a universal settlement which includes a $300 million special block sale......»»
Bloombery ends dispute with GGAM
Subsidiaries of Enrique Razon’s Bloomberry Resorts Corp. have ended their decade-long dispute with casino management firm Global Gaming Philippines LLC, reaching a universal settlement which includes a $300 million special block sale......»»
PMPI General Assembly Manifesto
Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. recently held its press conference to celebrate its 7th General Assembly and 20th Anniversary, where the PMPI General Assembly Manifesto was shared with members of the press.PMPI GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANIFESTOWe are from the Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI), a social development network com.....»»
PMPI General Assembly Manifesto
Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. recently held its press conference to celebrate its 7th General Assembly and 20th Anniversary, where the PMPI General Assembly Manifesto was shared with members of the press.PMPI GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANIFESTOWe are from the Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI), a social development network com.....»»
SM Group bags 20 Quill awards
The SM Group, led by SM Investments Corp., with BDO Unibank, SM Foundation and SM Supermalls, won 20 awards for excellence in communications at the prestigious 20th Philippine Quill Awards. SM Foundation was also hailed as 2nd runner up for Company of the Year......»»
Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy
The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»
Cleanfuel opens 20th station in Quezon City
Cleanfuel has reinforced its presence in Quezon City with the opening of a new station......»»
The Equalizer
Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda is taking up the cudgels for over 28 million disadvantaged Filipinos – the 15 million solo parents, 12 million senior citizens and 1.5 million persons with disability......»»
Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023
The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
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......»»
Environmental group slams councilor over Ignorance
A REPRESENTATIVE from a Davao City-based environment group criticized a councilor for being unaware of significant environmental issues despite chairing the environment committee of the 20th City Council......»»