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Inflation and its impact on senior citizens
The recent government initiative to bolster social pension payouts for indigent senior citizens reflects a vital step in mitigating the impact of inflation on basic necessities......»»
IN PHOTOS: 2024 Panagbenga Festival’s blooming opening
This year's theme reflects the festival's goal: to balance traditional values with new ideas, making Panagbenga a relevant and engaging celebration for all attendees.....»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
A-plus : Jo Koy grades his Golden Globes 2024 hosting, reflects on bombed jokes
Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy is still proud of his historic hosting of the Golden Globes despite the huge waves of criticism that went his way......»»
PHL ready to face Iraq in FIFA World Cup qualifiers
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Men’s National Football Team is ready to take on Iraq, according to its head coach, Tom Saintfiet. The team will face Iraq tomorrow, March 21, at the Basra International Stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Members of the Philippine Men’s National Football Team flew to Iraq recently.....»»
Melvin Jerusalem vows to end PHL’s world title drought in boxing
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Before Filipino boxers lost devastatingly in Japan, there was one who stood out and went on to become a world champion. He’s no other than Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, who wrested the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight title in the hands of erstwhile champion Masataka Taniguchi. Jerusalem did it in a.....»»
Capital1 a volley force in 3 years
When battle-scarred, championship-decorated coach Roger Gorayeb sat down and talked to the passionate sister tandem executives of Milka and Mandy Romero last Saturday to form the Capitol1 Solar Energy volleyball team, a goal was to gradually form a team that could evolve from a contender into a champion squad......»»
More Filipino boxers gunning for world title in 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Passionate Filipino boxing fans were utterly disappointed with Jerwin Ancajas‘ ninth-round knockout loss in the hands of World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue in Tokyo, Japan, last Saturday. Many of these fans believed that the era of Philippine boxing was over and finding another “Manny Pacquiao” wasn’t that.....»»
Brooks vows to ‘finish’ Pacio in ONE rematch
ONE Championship strawweight MMA champion Jarred Brooks is aiming for a finish against Filipino contender Joshua Pacio in the ONE 166 Qatar scheduled Friday, the American fighter said......»»
Doug Kramer ‘one-man’ glam team ng anak na si Kendra: Photographer, stylist…
UMANI ng mga papuri ang dating professional basketball player na si Doug Kramer matapos ibandera ang kanyang pagiging “one-man” glam team sa anak na si Kendra habang sila ay nasa US trip. Sa pamamagitan ng Instagram, proud na ipinost ni Doug ang litrato na inaayusan ng buhok ang panganay. “Photographer, videographer, stylist, dry cleaner and.....»»
Andales challenges Shigeoka for IBF world minimumweight title
CEBU CITY, Philippines— One-time world title challenger ArAr “Asero” Andales has earned another world title shot, this time against the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Andales and Shigeoka’s world title bout is scheduled for March 31 at the International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Japan. Shigeoka will be one.....»»
National Compliment Day: Spreading positivity, one kind word at a time
In a world often filled with challenges and negativity, National Compliment Day, celebrated on January 24, serves as a refreshing reminder to focus on the positive aspects of life and the people around us. This special day encourages individuals to express appreciation and spread joy through the simple act of giving compliments. READ MORE: World.....»»
Will Jerwin jinx Inoue?
WBA bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue has never lost to a Filipino in five fights while challenger Jerwin Ancajas has never lost to a Japanese in two. When they clash in a scheduled 12-round title bout in Tokyo on Saturday, one streak will be broken unless the match ends in a draw......»»
MOPPIYON KAHI DIID PATOY: Remembering Datu Lamberto Delfin
KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews / 6 March)—Kidapawan was dealt a huge loss last week with the demise of Datu Lamberto “Ombuon” Delfin of Mua-an, one of the Pillars of the City’s Heritage. At the time of his death, Datu Lamberto was Kidapawan’s most senior and most revered Monuvadtuvad (performer of rituals) and one of the most […].....»»
What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Around the world many people will mark the day with a slice of pie — sweet, savory or even pizza......»»
Health workers to mount ‘Black Hearts Day’ protest
Health care workers will hold a nationwide protest on Valentine’s Day, dubbed the “Black Hearts Day Protest,” to demand a salary increase and the release of their overdue benefits and allowances......»»
Marcos declares Feb. 9 a special non-working day for Chinese New Year
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared February 9, a Friday, as a special non-working day in the country for the celebration of Chinese New Year. The Palace issued Proclamation No. 453, making the declaration. “The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give.....»»
Adidas says it will unload Yeezy shoes without loss
German sportswear giant Adidas said Wednesday that it will unload its stock of Yeezy sneakers at or above cost, a decision which helped it eke out a profit in 2023......»»
Toledo Xignex Trojans team owner optimistic for next PCAP conference
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans team co-owner, Jeah Gacang, strongly believes her team will continue to improve in their next Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) campaign. This optimism follows their first runner-up finish in the recently concluded PCAP All-Filipino Conference earlier this month. The Trojans once again reached the grand.....»»
PHL Jiu-Jitsu team clinches 2 silver medals in JJIF Asian Youth tilt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Jiu-Jitsu team finished with two silvers in the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) Asian Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championships held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates earlier this week. Cebuana Jiu-Jitsu ace Ellise Xoe Malilay clinched the first silver medal for the entire team in the under-18 -40 kilograms division. Completing their.....»»