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No rest for weary

Top-seed Magnolia and No. 2 San Miguel Beer slug it out in the best-of-seven Finals for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup title starting tonight at the MOA Arena with both teams hungry for victory......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

[OPINION] Hungry children do not make good students

'With stunting contributing to cognitive delays, malnutrition can lead to a severe loss of human potential and productivity, manifesting inside the classroom'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Calinan District residents protest vs disguised Cha-cha

Residents from the 19 barangays in Calinan District rallied against the disguised People's Initiative for Charter Change in a protest held on January 19, 2024. Organized by the barangay captains, around 100 individuals from each barangay gathered at Rizal Park, chanting Dabawenyos are not for sale and expressing their disapproval of the alleged cash-for-signature scheme. The protest emphasized the residents' desire for fairness and a better government approach, rejecting the notion of exchanging signatures for money. Participants, including both young and old residents, voiced their opposition to the charter change, with the youth expressing concerns about power-hungry officials. Even 75-year-old Rosminda Amarilla joined the protest to question the need for change after numerous presidents have governed without such alterations. The rally, which included a motorcade and drew approximately 300 participants, received disapproval from Congressman Paolo Pulong Z. Duterte and Congressman Isidro Ungab, who alleged that the signature campaign was orchestrated by leaders of the Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist. As of the latest update, PBA Representative Margarita Atty. Migs Nograles has yet to release a statement on the matter......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Did hocus-PCOS do this in your town in 2022?

This town of 30 barangays had only 153 precincts in Election 2022. Yet four candidates for mayor got identical votes in many precincts. In others, the three “losers” got 1, 2 or 3 additional or fewer votes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Fewer ads take toll on GMA’s profitability

Broadcast giant GMA Network Inc. booked fewer advertising placements in the first quarter, causing its revenue to fall and consequently squeezing its profit......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Approved construction permits down by 5.5 percent in February

Approved building permits declined 5.5 percent in February from a year ago as fewer residential projects were started amid high borrowing costs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Demand for PCs softens last year

Issues on government procurement and a decline in corporate demand led to fewer orders for personal computers last year, a global IT market intelligence firm said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

The Importance of Still Keeping Loose Change

In the Philippines, the convenience of digital payments is quickly becoming the norm. There are now fewer lines to the ATMs every payday, people are now using their phones more for payments, and digital banks are becoming more prevalent. Amidst the digital transformation the country is undergoing, we often hear “I don’t have cash” from […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 11

SEOUL -- South Korea's export fell in double digits in the first 10 days of March due to fewer business days, customs office data showed Monday. Export came to 13.54 billion U.S. dollars in the 10 days, down 13.4 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to Korea Customs Service. (South Korea-Exports) - - - - VIENTIANE -- Participants in the 30th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

DOF mulls mining tax tweaks for royalties, windfall profits

The Department of Finance is pushing for higher rates and fewer tiers in taxing the extractive sector, but the mining industry argued that the proposed structure would make the sector more uncompetitive......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

2 long wanted vehicle thieves arrested in Pagadian City

Two notorious carnappers implicated in no fewer than 20 heists in Zamboanga del Sur in Region 9 and in nearby provinces in the Bangsamoro region were arrested by policemen two hours after they stole a new multi-purpose motorcycle trike in Pagadian City on Tuesday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Smaller crowd joins CDO’s Black Nazarene procession

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 9 January) – Thousands of devotees braved the cold weather Tuesday dawn to join the “traslacion” or procession of the Black Nazarene, with the crowd conspicuously smaller compared to the past years as the city government did not declare today, January 9, a holiday, an official said. Although fewer […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Fewer devotees join traslacion in CDO

Close to 20,000 devotees from the Visayas and Mindanao joined the traslacion in this city yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

More Pinoys identify with Marcos than Duterte – poll

A majority of Filipinos identify themselves either as pro-Marcos administration or pro-Duterte family, with most of them saying they support the current President more than his predecessor, according to a survey on political preference conducted by the OCTA Research Group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

More Pinoys identify with Marcos than Duterte – poll

A majority of Filipinos identify themselves either as pro-Marcos administration or pro-Duterte family, with most of them saying they support the current President more than his predecessor, according to a survey on political preference conducted by the OCTA Research Group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

MECO aids Pinoys in Taiwan

Filipinos affected by the strong quake in Taiwan last week will get financial and other assistance from the Manila Economic and Cultural Office......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

95 percent of Pinoys back single-use plastic ban – Greenpeace

Nine in 10 Filipinos support the ban on single-use plastic, according to environmental group Greenpeace Philippines......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Poll: Pinoys still most concerned with inflation

Seven in 10 Filipinos have identified inflation as among their most urgent national concerns, a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Government to assist Pinoys affected by Taiwan quake – Marcos

The government will immediately assist Filipinos affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan, President Marcos said yesterday as he expressed sympathy for the people of Taiwan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Pinoys overseas reminded to register for 2025 elections

Filipinos abroad have 182 days left to register as overseas voters for the 2025 midterm elections, according to the Commission on Elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024