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China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea
MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»
Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit
Seoul, South Korea - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.Blinken landed Sunday afternoon ahead of the third Summit for Democracy on Monday, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden, which Seoul is hosting this week.Before arriving in Se.....»»
ACT solon moves to probe efforts to jumpstart Cha-cha
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking to investigate the reported signature-buying and the alleged use of public funds to push for constitutional reform or Charter change (Cha-cha) through the “so-called” people’s initiative (PI), has been filed in the House of Representatives. Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. France Castro said on Sunday that she electronically filed.....»»
Philippines bans live poultry from Belgium, France
MANILA, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has indefinitely banned the importation of poultry and other poultry products from Belgium and France due to the outbreak of bird flu in the two European countries, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Tuesday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the ban will immediately stop domesticated and wild birds from Belgium and France from ente.....»»
Timberwolves vow to ‘be back next year’ but offseason questions loom large
Questions for the Timberwolves' offseason include whether an ownership change might bring major moves to cut costs.....»»
Paalam beats Armenian, moves closer for Olympics ticket
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino Olympic hopeful and 2021 Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam pulled himself closer to earning a ticket to the Paris Olympics after winning in the ongoing 2024 Boxing 2nd World Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday evening, May 30. Paalam, who is the remaining Filipino vying for an Olympic.....»»
China denounces U.S. deployment of mid-range missile system in Philippines
BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday denounced the deployment of a mid-range missile system by the United States in the Philippines, saying the moves of the two countries have put the whole Asia-Pacific region under the threat of U.S. weaponry. "The Chinese side is highly vigilant against and firmly opposed to this," said spokesperson Wu Qian in response to a media query regardi.....»»
How to Be Forward-Thinking as an Entrepreneur
Before anything else, let’s get this out of the way – the business world moves fast. Entrepreneurs who stand the test of time are the ones who not only can react to change, but also anticipate it. Developing a forward-thinking mindset is crucial for an entrepreneur looking to weave through the ever-evolving business landscape and […].....»»
Team Secret parts ways with Borkum; NDG put on reserve list
Team Secret, the lone all-Filipino team in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT), has announced changes in their roster for the second split of the current VCT Pacific — Noel "NDG" De Guia moves to the reserve roster, while Jim "Borkum" Timbreza departs the team......»»
DOF moves to plug excise tax leakages
The Department of Finance (DOF) is moving to address the gap in excise tax collection, particularly of sin products, amid the still rampant illicit trade......»»
House divorce bill moves; no action from Senate
The ball is now in the Senate’s court to pass their own version of the divorce bill, opposition lawmakers said, as they themselves hoped for a speedy third reading for the bill before the 19th Congress ends its second regular session on May 24. Speaking to reporters, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro.....»»
Cebu Landmasters gaining traction on expansion moves
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI)’s foray into the Luzon market continues to gain traction, with Cavite emerging as a strong contender to be among its initial locations......»»
House moves to repeal 64-year-old midwifery law
The House of Representatives approved on second reading late last week a new measure that will give more life to the midwifery industry in the country, by way of repealing two old laws, one of which took effect 64 years ago......»»
Deficit-to-GDP ratio softens to 4.5 percent in Q1
The budget deficit’s share to the overall economy softened in the first quarter and is still closing into its pre-pandemic level as the government moves to consolidate its finances......»»
Majority of Filipinos see red tape, restrictive rules as top barriers to foreign investments — survey
A survey released by Pulse Asia on March 27 showed that 88% of Filipinos opposed moves to amend the Constitution. .....»»
US, Australia, Japan, Philippines deepen defence ties
Defence chiefs from Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the US have vowed to deepen co-operation amid concerns about China's moves in the South China Sea......»»
BIR plans to change logo, over 300 submissions made
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has received over 300 submissions from the public as it moves to change its 120-year-old logo and make it more representative of its mandate for nation building......»»
Keep an Eye on Your Subscriptions
Subscriptions have become an ingrained part of everyone’s lives as digitalization moves forward. From streaming services, fitness apps, to meal kits, and software that people use everyday, these recurring charges offer convenience and access to a variety of services. However, the ease of signing up often leads to a subscription creep, which no one wants. […].....»»
Copper surges on green energy and AI
Copper is back in the spotlight. Investors are focusing on the metal’s critical role in the global transition to clean energy and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). While gold has been hogging the headlines with its stealthy ascent to record highs, copper has quietly been making moves of its own. It has gained 17.6 percent year-to-date, outperforming most other commodities including gold......»»
Japan, China bicker over Beijing s actions in Indo-Pacific
washington - China is challenging Japan's latest analysis of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region by Beijing as a hyped-up threat and false accusation.In the Japanese Foreign Ministry's annual Diplomatic Bluebook that was published Tuesday, China's military moves are described as posing 'the greatest strategic challenge,' according to Japanese media. An official English version has not been published......»»