Government sees total victory vs Reds, end of NTF-ELCAC
The government expects to achieve “total victory” over communist rebels this year, which will mean the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict will no longer be needed, the assistant director general of the National Security Council said yesterday......»»
Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools
By JACINTO LINGATONG Bulatlat.com SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — Youth groups in Southern Tagalog have strongly opposed the proposed resolution of the 202nd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army and CALABARZON Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF ELCAC) urging the Department of Education (DepEd) Region IV-A, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region IV-A, Technical… The post Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippines total external trade shrinks by 15.4 pct in March
MANILA, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods recorded a year-on-year decrease of 15.4 percent in March to 15.44 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. Of the total external trade in March, 60.3 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA data showed the trade deficit in March amounted to 3.....»»
Philippines total external trade up 9.7 pct in February
MANILA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods increased by 9.7 percent in February to 15.46 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. Of the total external trade in February, 61.8 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA said the deficit of trade in goods amounted to 3.65 billion dollars,.....»»
Mga residente sa US, Mexico handa nang saksihan total solar eclipse
UMAASA ang mga residente sa Amerika, Mexico at bahagi ng Great Lakes region na magiging maaliwalas ang kalangitan para makita nila ang total solar eclipse. The post Mga residente sa US, Mexico handa nang saksihan total solar eclipse first appeared on Abante......»»
Philippines total external trade drops by 5.4 pct in November
MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods declined by 5.4 percent in November 2023 to 16.95 billion U.S. dollars from 17.92 billion dollars in November 2022, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Of the total external trade in November 2023, 63.8 percent were imported goods, while the remaining were exported goods, the PSA said. The PSA said the balance.....»»
AEBC 7th Corporate Cup quarterfinals officially set
CEBU CITY, Philippines — EGS mounted a second-half comeback to clinch a hard-earned 65-61 victory against Phelps Dodge at the end of the elimination round of the Architects and Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) 7th Corporate Cup on Saturday, May 18, at the University of San Carlos (USC) Main Campus gymnasium. With the victory, EGS clinched.....»»
Mavy Legaspi sees no problem with Darren Espanto, Kyline Alcantara shipping
Kapuso actor Mavy Legaspi sees no problem with former love team partner Kyline Alcantara being "shipped" or teased with Darren Espanto......»»
‘Long ways to go’: Cone still sees room for improvement after Gilas rout
Coach Tim Cone sees both the good and the bad in Gilas Pilipinas' 30-point demolition of Hong Kong at the start of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.....»»
Banks ease exposure in real estate in 2023
The exposure of Philippine banks and trust entities to the volatile property segment eased slightly to 20.17 percent of total loans in end-December 2023 from 20.55 percent in end-September last year, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed......»»
DALI targets 950 stores by year-end
DALI Everyday Grocery plans to open at least 300 new branches in Luzon as it targets to expand its total stores to as much as 950 by the end of the year, a ranking executive said......»»
More Infra Needed as BPO Workers Rises to 1.7 Million Workers by End of 2023
The business process outsourcing in the Philippines employed a total of 1.7 million workers and generated revenues worth at least 35 billion USD at the end of 2023, according to a report. But for the local industry not to get left behind by other countries, stakeholders want continued investment in infrastructure, real estate, reliable internet, […].....»»
Gov’t debt slightly drops to P14.93T
The national government’s total debt dropped to P14.93 trillion as of the end of March, down 1.67 percent from the previous month’s P15.12 trillion. This was because more money was repaid for domestic government loans than was borrowed. The Bureau of Treasury reported that 31.14 percent of the debt is from outside the country, while.....»»
Sydney Airport sees passenger traffic closer to pre-pandemic levels
SYDNEY, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Sydney Airport has seen a total of 10.3 million passengers pass through its terminals in the first quarter of this year, marking a 14.4-percent jump from the same period in 2023 and a 93.7 percent recovery compared to Q1 2019. As per a quarterly report on traffic and operational performance released on Monday, the airport's international terminal served 4.16 million passe.....»»
Fajardo now rated No. 5 in IBF Jr. flyweight world rankings
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Knockout artist Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo sees a world title on the horizon after securing the fifth spot in the latest International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight division rankings. The 24-year-old Fajardo, hailing from San Francisco, Agusan Del Sur, shocked the local boxing scene with his ultra-fast first-round knockout victory against Cebuano.....»»
Araneta’s win crucial to Cebu’s boxing scene
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Omega Sports Promotions’ top honcho, Pio Paulo Castillo, sees Christian ‘The Bomb’ Araneta’s world title eliminator win as crucial to the future of Cebu’s boxing scene. During an interview during Aranet’s final sparring session at the Omega Boxing Gym in Mandaue City, Castillo said that Araneta’s victory could potentially pave the way.....»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
131 cities, towns now under state of calamity
A total of 131 cities and towns have been placed under state of calamity because of the effects of El Niño, which is expected to persist until the end of May, the government said yesterday......»»
Government t sees more revenue from e-cigarette taxes
The domestic electronic cigarette and vape industry are expected to contribute in hitting the government’s revenue collection goal, as players are urged to pay the right taxes amid Filipinos’ shift to alternative smoking......»»
North Cotabato authorities vow to end risky ‘waswas’ drag race
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Following the horrific illegal drag racing accident at a national highway that killed the rider and an innocent passerby, the provincial government of North Cotabato vowed to end the dangerous motorcycle race, locally called “waswas” and often involving the youth. Former Board Member Shirlyn “Neneng” Macasarte, who represented the […].....»»
Cebu accounts for 6% of total local trips in 2022
Cebu accounts for 6% of total local trips in 2022.....»»