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EDITORIAL - Honoring the heroes

Murals were painted in recognition of their sacrifices and they were hailed as heroes of a pandemic that has killed over seven million people and infected 775,364,261 between Jan. 5, 2020 and April 21 this year, based on official data......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Global Failures on Healthcare Funding

(Washington) - New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that many governments around the world did not meet public healthcare spending benchmarks amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Human Rights Watch said today. The new information indicates possible violations of countries' obligations to the human right to health.WHO's Global Health Expenditure Database.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Covid lowered life expectancy by 1.6 years worldwide — study

COVID-19 caused the average life expectancy of people worldwide to fall by 1.6 years during the first two years of the pandemic, a more dramatic decline than previously thought, a major study said Tuesday. This marked a sharp reversal during a decades-long rise in global life expectancy, according to hundreds of researchers sifting through data.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

‘Quiboloy warrant stands despite SMNI franchise revocation’

Despite the revocation of the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), the arrest warrant issued against pastor Apollo Quiboloy by the House of Representatives committee on legislative franchises still stands......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Marcos not changing stance on ICC

President Marcos is not changing his stance that the International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction over the Philippines despite a recent poll suggesting that the majority of Filipinos are in favor of the government cooperating with the tribunal on its probe on the deaths tied to the previous administration’s drug war......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

‘High level of Phl economic performance despite…’

From 2010 to the present – minus the worst year of the lockdown period of the pandemic in 2019 – Philippine economic growth performance has been consistently high, at an average of 6.4 percent......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

‘Sing nat’l anthem 1,000 times’: Dela Rosa says pro-ICC Filipinos don’t love PH

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos who are in favor of the investigation by the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) should be made to sing the Philippine national anthem 1,000 times to revive their love for the country, said Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Dela Rosa, who was among those mentioned in the crimes against humanity complaint before.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Completely insane

Did Filipinos really find the “song” cute or were they just so happy that an international singer-songwriter poked fun at the “Completely Insane” traffic in Metro Manila? My guess is both, but probably more so Coldplay’s Chris Martin putting into song a daily reality that millions of Filipinos have to go through with no end in sight......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Hong Kong, Philippines work to enhance relations

Filipinos are slowly beginning to travel back to Hong Kong following continued efforts by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to woo tourists from the Philippines, as well as renew and improve trade and economic ties between the two nations following the COVID-19 pandemic......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Rekindle the Flame that Made You Successful: Enjoy Your Small Business Dream

Do you remember the days during the COVID-19 pandemic when you, like thousands of Filipinos, had nothing else to do but stare at your laptop for hours on end? Do you remember that one day when something snapped in your brain and told you to get to know yourself and your passion? Then you took […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Phone purchases pick up post-COVID

As the economy bounces back from the pandemic, Filipinos are starting to invest in new phones again, and they are mostly purchasing Chinese brands priced below $200......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

‘Philippines tourism alive again’

With more Filipinos able to afford traveling around the country and even overseas, a travel executive declared that the Philippines’ tourism industry is alive again amid continuous easing of pandemic restrictions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Customs revives declaration forms for arriving international passengers at NAIA

THE filled out Customs declaration forms for arriving international passengers at the NAIA Terminals is being revived by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and is now under pilot testing. BOC-NAIA district collector Atty Yasmin Mapa said that international passengers arriving in the country are now obliged to submit […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Manila to host squash SEA Cup

The eighth SEA Cup Squash Championships will be held at the National Squash Center, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, in June with 11 gold medals at stake in men’s singles, women’s singles, mixed team, men’s jumbo doubles, women’s jumbo doubles, mixed jumbo doubles, U23 jumbo doubles, U23 international doubles, men’s international doubles, women’s international doubles and mixed international doubles......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Investors don t morally care -CEO explains why Oreo s remain in Russia

The shareholders of Mondelez International have never pressured the company to quit the market, Dirk Van de Put has said   The shareholders of Mondelez International, one of the world's biggest snack companies, do not "morally care" whether the firm continues to do business in Russia, the company's.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Maker of Oreo cookies staying in Russia - CEO

The shareholders of Mondelez International have never pressured the company to quit the market, Dirk Van de Put has said   The shareholders of Mondelez International, one of the world's biggest snack companies, do not "morally care" whether the firm continues to do business in Russia, the company's.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Pharma firm Bell-Kenz to file charges vs accusers

Pharmaceutical firm Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. is turning the tables on those who accused the company of engaging in a “prescription for sale” scheme......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Water firm assures stable supply amid extreme heat

Water firm assures stable supply amid extreme heat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Pharma firm denies pyramid scheme, admits doctor incentives

Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. Chief Executive Officer Luis Raymond Go described the claims as “misinformation” and said the firm, owned by a group of doctors, adhered to government allegations. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Archdiocese of Cebu firm in ownership claim over religious panels

Archdiocese of Cebu firm in ownership claim over religious panels.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024