For sale: Unique lot in strategic Arctic archipelago
The last piece of privately owned land in the strategic Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic is up for grabs, a property likely to entice China but which Norway does not intend to let go without a fight. The archipelago is located halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, in an Arctic region that has.....»»
Lot 937 occupants to move to Capitol lot in Apas
Lot 937 occupants to move to Capitol lot in Apas.....»»
Rama: ‘I only want one Philippine archipelago’
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The proposed separation of Mindanao from the Philippines was unnecessary, according to Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. Rama, who is also the national president of the League of Cities of the Philippines, said that he would always prefer to have just one Philippine archipelago. “Kon servant ka always look at your fellowmen, fellow.....»»
AbaCore to explore sale of Mabini lot for P307-M
AbaCore [ABA 1.07 unch] [link] disclosed that its board of directors approved a plan to sell a wholly-owned subsidiary called Omnilines Logistics International Network (OLIN), which owns a 30,117 sqm lot in Mabini, Batangas......»»
Vanishing Ice, Vanishing Giants: The Urgent Tale of Polar Bears on International Polar Bear Day
by: Assaf Levy, BioDB International Polar Bear Day, celebrated on February 27th, highlights the plight of polar bears amidst the melting Arctic ice and climate change. It's a day that calls for global awareness and action towards preserving these majestic creatures and their h.....»»
Brutally cold weather reaching deep into lower United States
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Arctic weather brought more misery to much of the United States on Saturday, especially for people unaccustomed to such bitter cold in places like Memphis, Tennessee, where residents were urged to boil water and some had no water at all after freezing temperatures broke water mains across the city. Temperatures weren’t expected.....»»
Robinsons Land raised P8.5-B in RCR block sale
Robinsons Land sold just over 1.725 billion shares of RL Commercial REIT [RCR 5.01 ?3.5%; 143% avgVol] in an overnight block sale after initiating a private sale process with BPI Capital......»»
NFA defends sale of cheap rice; farmers slam ‘mafia’
The National Food Authority yesterday defended the sale of rice to some traders, saying the NFA is allowed to dispose of aging stocks amid the alleged anomalous sale of rice to traders......»»
EcoWaste Coalition Seeks Mayor Rama s Help to Halt Sale of Banned Cosmetics with Mercury
22 February 2024, Cebu City/Quezon City. An environmental health NGO sought the help of Cebu City Mayor Michael "Mike" Rama to stop the unlawful sale of contraband cosmetics containing high concentrations of mercury, a health-damaging chemical not allowed in cosmetic products."We respectfully request your good office to take the necessary action to stop the continuing sale in Cebu City of skin whi.....»»
Pagga-garage sale ni Michelle problema, kotse ni Rhian tambak sa garahe
HATAWANni Ed de Leon NAKATATAWA naman ang biruan nina Michelle Dee at Rhian Ramos. Sa biruan nila obvious na magkasama nga sila sa iisang bahay. Ang biro ni Rhian, kailangan daw mag-garage sale na si Michelle dahil ang dami na niyong gamit sa kanilang bahay. Ang sagot naman ni Michelle, paano siya makakapag-garage sale eh ang garahe nila ….....»»
Trophy bridges
Our leaders have a penchant for showcase projects whose economic justification, given our limited resources, can be questioned. We surely need a lot of bridges to connect our archipelago......»»
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ registers ‘unique, impressive’ opening – analyst
"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" scared its way to the top of the North American box office, taking in an estimated $45.2 million (about P2.5 trillion) in what one analyst called a "unique and impressive opening” at the end of last month......»»
Borbon s unique flavors delight Suroy Suroy Sugbo participants
Borbon s unique flavors delight Suroy Suroy Sugbo participants.....»»
Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»
Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»
Philippines, Australia must maximize strategic partnership – President Marcos
The Philippines and Australia must fully maximize the potential of their strategic partnership, President Marcos said after arriving from his two-day visit to Canberra on Thursday night, describing the two nations as “forward-looking” and “law-abiding maritime states.”.....»»
Marcos tells Australia their strategic partnership is more important than ever
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told Australia’s Parliament on Thursday that the strategic partnership between the two nations was more important than ever with the rule of law and peace in the region under threat from China. Marcos told a special joint sitting of the two chambers during a state visit.....»»
PAL denies that it has started the groundwork to sell a minority stake to strategic investor
Philippine Airlines issued a clarification to a news article that claimed PAL was looking to sell a 20% to 25% minority stake to a strategic investor, and that PAL “recently formed a team to ‘receive some offers’”......»»
Axelum to expand global reach
With the entry of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. as a strategic investor, Axelum Resources Corp. is now looking to embark on a strategic program that includes expanding its global reach and product portfolio to anchor long-term growth......»»
North Korea says it tested new strategic cruise missile
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea said it tested its new strategic cruise missile on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, confirming what the South Korean military said the day before. The missile dubbed “Pulhwasal-3-31” is currently under development and the test-firing had no impact on the security of neighbouring countries, the state media said, adding.....»»
Delivery drivers urge Mayor Baste for business permit exemption
Title: Delivery Drivers Seek Exemption from Business Permit Requirement A group of delivery drivers in Davao is urging Mayor Sebastian Duterte to exempt them from the mandatory business permits. The drivers, including those from various delivery apps such as Grab and FoodPanda, are concerned about the financial burden imposed by the business permits, which range from P2,000 to P6,000. They argue that this requirement is unique to Davao City among all cities and provinces in the Philippines. Grab rider Rolando Atico emphasized the need for solidarity among all delivery drivers, regardless of the app they work for. He urged fellow drivers to support each other, as the financial impact may extend beyond just Grab and FoodPanda. Atico also requested Mayor Duterte to reconsider the requirement and reinstate the previous occupational permit, which only cost P125. The group is facing a 30-day deadline to obtain the business permits, and they are citing financial constraints as a reason for their request for an extension. Failure to comply could result in their removal from the delivery platforms, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Additionally, they are advocating for changes to Davao City's Revenue Code, proposing a model similar to Cebu City, where only an occupational permit is required. The drivers are also calling for an inquiry into the lack of transparency and unilateral actions of food delivery companies, particularly concerning rider capitalization and financial concerns. They believe that a thorough investigation will help ensure fairness and equity in their financial obligations and working relationship with the delivery companies. Maribel Paguican, the Business Bureau officer-in-charge, stated that non-certified delivery riders categorized as service contractors must obtain a business permit. She mentioned two permits for occupational and business activities, with a discounted structure for delivery riders. However, concerns have been raised about increased taxes, potentially ranging from P3,000 to P6,000, along with an additional tax on top of the declared income of P1,400. The delivery drivers' plea for exemption from the business permit requirement reflects their concerns about the financial impact and the potential threat to their livelihoods. Their call for solidarity and support from fellow drivers highlights the urgency of the situation. This story sheds light on the challenges faced by delivery drivers in Davao and the implications of the business permit requirement on their financial well-being. It also underscores their efforts to seek fairness and equity in their working relationship with the authorities and delivery companies......»»