Geeks On A Beach: PH startups eyeing $1-billion in funding deals this 2023
Startups in the Philippines have quietly won $1-billion in total funding deals for two straight years in a row in 2021 to 2022, and there are indications they could continue the winning trend. New funding deals may yet to be clinched at the Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) international conference on November 22 to 24 […].....»»
DOST supports researchers with P500K funding program
DOST supports researchers with P500K funding program.....»»
Philex unit secures $70 million funding for Silangan mine
A wholly owned subsidiary of Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp. has secured an additional $70 million funding for the development and operation of its Silangan mine project in Surigao del Norte......»»
Mober secures $2-M in seed funding to electrify Philippine logistics
Mober secures $2-M in seed funding to electrify Philippine logistics.....»»
Mober raises $2 million in seed funding
Logistics services provider Mober is accelerating the integration of electric vehicles into its fleet after securing $2 million in seed funding......»»
World Bank urges Philippines to address funding, infrastructure challenges
The Philippines need to address challenges in terms of funding, lack of digital infrastructure and technical competencies as local government units are looking to develop smart cities, the World Bank said......»»
UN chief: Resume funding Gaza aid agency
UN chief: Resume funding Gaza aid agency.....»»
Guterres: UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres implores governments to continue supporting the UN refugee agency for Palestinians after multiple countries paused funding.....»»
Iloilo Airport to get P190-M funding for rehabilitation
Iloilo Airport to get P190-M funding for rehabilitation.....»»
Makabayan bloc seeks probe into funding of charter change initiatives
In a resolution Reps. France Castro (ACT Teachers Party-list), Arlene Brosas (Gabriela Women’s Party) and Raoul Manuel (Kabataan Party-list) called for a probe by the House’s committee on public accounts, stressing the public deserves to know the source of funding for the renewed attempt to change the Constitution. .....»»
‘Congress can provide funding for SHS vouchers for SUCs’
An opposition legislator yesterday offered a solution to the Commission on Higher Education problem regarding the discontinuation of vouchers for senior high school students, saying that Congress can still provide funding if needed......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Feb. 6
SINGAPORE -- Singapore's fintech sector amassed total funding of 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, a 68 percent decline compared to 2022, according to a report issued by accountancy giant KPMG Tuesday. Deal activity also saw a sharp drop, halving to 189 in 2023 from the previous year, the report said. (Singapore-Economy-Investment) - - - - SYDNEY -- The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday ke.....»»
PH Secures PHP 222-B Investment from Germany
The Philippines has secured a substantial USD 4 billion (equivalent to PHP 222 billion) in investments across diverse sectors during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to Germany. President Marcos unveiled this information on Wednesday morning’s Facebook post, underlining the significance of these deals with Germany, a notable player in the European Union. Drawing on […].....»»
Philippine remittances rise by 2.9 pct in November
MANILA, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached 3 billion U.S. dollars in November 2023, 2.9 percent higher than the 2.9 billion dollars recorded in November 2022, the Philippine central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the cumulative personal remittances grew by 2.9 percent to 33.6 billion dollars in the first 11 months of 2023 from 32.6 billion dolla.....»»
Philippine remittances rise by 2.9 pct in November
MANILA, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached 3 billion U.S. dollars in November 2023, 2.9 percent higher than the 2.9 billion dollars recorded in November 2022, the Philippine central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the cumulative personal remittances grew by 2.9 percent to 33.6 billion dollars in the first 11 months of 2023 from 32.6 billion dolla.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, February 16. Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP Filipinos abroad sent a record amount of money back home in 2023 as remittances hit $33.5 billion, boosted by a stronger peso......»»
Beach volleyball giants Buytrago, Varga of Cebu compete in Italy
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s rising beach volleyball duo of James Buytrago and Rancel Varga open their World Beach Volleyball Pro Tour campaign in Cervia, Italy on Friday, May 17 (May 18, Manila Time) along with the rest of the Philippine beach volleyball team. To recall, this Cebuano pair emerged as the highest achiever among.....»»
Palawan, Romblon pasok sa top beach worldwide
Nakapasok sa listahan ng World’s 50 Best Beaches ang Entalula Beach sa Palawan at Bon Bon Beach sa Romblon. The post Palawan, Romblon pasok sa top beach worldwide first appeared on Abante......»»
Fejes-Milutinovic pair claims beach volley crown
Stefanie Fejes and Jana Milutinovic came up with a solid performance that started under the sun and concluded under the floodlights for a 21-19, 25-23 victory over fellow Australians Jasmine Fleming and Georgia Johnson in women’s final in the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation Beach Tour Nuvali Open yesterday......»»
Fejes-Milutinovic pair claims beach volley crown
Stefanie Fejes and Jana Milutinovic came up with a solid performance that started under the sun and concluded under the floodlights for a 21-19, 25-23 victory over fellow Australians Jasmine Fleming and Georgia Johnson in women’s final in the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation Beach Tour Nuvali Open yesterday......»»
Locals bow out in Smart AVC Beach Tour
Jen Eslapor and Kly Orillaneda gave Australia’s Tara Phillips and Elizabeth Alchin a scare before bowing, 16-21, 15-21, yesterday in the round of 16 of the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation Beach Tour Nuvali Open......»»