IMF predicts worst Middle East downturn in half century
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday, July 13, again sharply lowered its Middle East and North Africa economic forecast , to its lowest level in 50 years, over the "twin shock" of the coronavirus pandemic and low oil prices . The region's economy ........»»
Baltimore Bridge collapse: Police had about 90 seconds to stop traffic before bridge fell
BALTIMORE — It was the middle of the night when a dispatcher’s warning crackled over the radio: A massive cargo ship had lost its steering capabilities and was heading toward the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Within about 90 seconds, police officers who happened to be nearby responded that they managed to stop vehicle traffic over.....»»
EAM Jaishankar visits Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar in Manila
Manila [Philippines], March 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar on Tuesday during its port call to Manila and said that India's Act East policy and Indo-Pacific vision will continue to give it a more contemporary form. He presented his remarks at the Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar on Tuesday and said that his visit and the ship's presence signify th.....»»
Companies State it Takes More Than 6 Months to Fill Cybersecurity Positions
The latest Kaspersky survey found that 48% of companies require over half a year to find a qualified cybersecurity professional. A lack of proven experience was cited as one of the biggest challenges, along with the high cost of hiring and global competition in talent acquisition. With global labor markets continuing to clamor for InfoSec […].....»»
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Avoiding the play-in
The NBA regular season ends on April 14, meaning only 20 days are left to determine which teams from the East and West will figure in the dreaded play-in tournament......»»
Unique love storyline brings ‘Asawa ng Asawa Ko’ close to viewers
‘There was a farfetched but intriguing circumstance that would give the story a richer context, namely, the kidnapping and the four-year experience that would transform the protagonist from a protected, middle-class bride to a toughened survivor when she returns. That was the thing that was different in this project,’ says director Laurice Guillen of the ‘Asawa ng Asawa Ko’ storyline......»»
Teves gets 15 more days in Timor-Leste
The detention of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. in East Timor has been extended by a local court for 15 days following a trial on March 23, Teves’ lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said......»»
Philippines-European Union FTA talks resume in H2
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are looking to resume formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) in the early part of the second half of the year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
EDITORIAL — Next, speedy justice
After a year of being on the run, Arnolfo Teves Jr. is finally being brought back to the country to face multiple indictments for serious offenses. Teves was arrested Thursday in East Timor’s capital Dili by local police. He had been hiding in plain sight in Timor-Leste, occasionally posting videos taunting Philippine authorities who wanted him for multiple murder cases......»»
DILG, PNP preparing for Teves return
Both the Department of Justice and the Philippine National Police are making preparations to secure the detention of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. once he arrives from East Timor where he was arrested on Thursday after months in hiding......»»
Panahon ng ‘tag-init’…opisyal nang idineklara ng PAGASA
IT’S summertime na mga ka-BANDERA! Ngayong araw, March 22, opisyal nang idineklara ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) ang pagsisimula ng “warm and dry season” o pahanon ng tag-init. Ang ibig sabihin niyan, natapos na ang epekto ng Amihan o North East Monsoon na nagdadala ng “cool breeze” o malamig na hangin......»»
Panghulan s Hail Mary shot lifts Top Flight past Arellano in NBTC Division 2 finals
Joey Panghulan’s last-gasp half-court heave towed Top Flight Sports Canada into the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Division 2 finals over the Arellano Braves, 87-84, Friday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»
Teves nabbed in East Timor
Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. was arrested yesterday afternoon in East Timor......»»
Timor-Leste police nabs Interpol red-listed Teves
Law enforcement authorities of East Timor have arrested the expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Thursday evening......»»
CNPF to expand capacity after new deal with Vita Coco
Century Pacific Food Inc., the Po family’s listed food and beverage firm, is poised to invest $40 million to expand its capacity after securing a fresh long-term contract with US-headquartered The Vita Coco Co. Inc......»»
Century Pacific expands and extends coco product supply agreement with Vita Coco
Century Pacific Food said that it has entered into a new agreement with The Vita Coco Company, which CNPF describes as a “global leader in the coconut water category”, to supply Vita Coco with 90 million liters of coconut water over the next five years......»»
Vita Coco cements partnership with Philippines in new deal with Century Pacific
Philippine company Century Pacific Food inks a new long-term deal with Vita Coco to help fill the US firm's need for 90 million liters of coconut water over the next five years, as more consumers shift to 'healthier' drinks.....»»
Pentagon study finds no sign of alien life in reported UFO sightings going back decades
WASHINGTON — A Pentagon study released Friday that examined reported sightings of UFOs over nearly the last century found no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence, a conclusion consistent with past U.S. government efforts to assess the accuracy of claims that have captivated public attention for decades. The study from the Defense Department’s All-domain Anomaly.....»»
Nobody benefits from a China downturn
For decades after the end of the Mao Zedong regime, China embarked on an economic revolution led by Deng Xiaoping. In the 1990s and the early part of the 21st century, China’s comparatively technocratic leadership promoted private enterprise......»»
98-year-old Manila Symphony Orchestra performs Coldplay, Rivermaya hits
One of Asia's oldest orchestras operating as a full orchestra since 1926, The Manila Symphony Orchestra showed why it has lasted almost a century since it was founded by Alexander Lippay. .....»»