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Why Mark Bautista declined and then accepted job to direct Mr. Streisand

Known primarily as a pop singer and TV/film/stage actor, Mark Bautista is embracing the challenge of directing a unique concert that features Philippine theater's best male singers performing Barbra Streisand songs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Mark Hamill finally meets Star Wars mom Natalie Portman, thanks to Golden Globes 2024

Mark Hamill shared a backstage photo of himself with Natalie Portman, both who have appeared in the "Star Wars" franchise but never in the same project......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

DOT seeks inclusion in protected areas board amid Chocolate Hills issue

Department of Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco —INQUIRER.net file photo / Ryan Leagogo After the recent controversy surrounding a resort development near Chocolate Hills in Sagbayan town, Bohol, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced plans to advocate for its inclusion in the national government’s Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco stated during a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Disney+ Loses 1.3 Million Subscribers After Price Hike

Disney+ has seen a decline in its subscriber base by 1.3 million following a price increase implemented in the final quarter of 2023 while being able to mitigate losses by a noteworthy $300 million. During the Q1 FY24 Earnings Call, Disney revealed that Disney+ witnessed a drop from 112.6 million subscribers on September 30, 2023, […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Coin deposit machines log P577 million transactions

The value of transactions through the coin deposit machines deployed by the the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is close to reaching the P600-million mark, as more and more Filipinos use the machines to deposit their idle coins......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 18

BEIJING -- Global new energy passenger car sales are predicted to exceed 39 million units by 2030, said a report obtained during the China EV100 Forum 2024 concluded Sunday in Beijing. That will mark a penetration rate of almost 50 percent, rising from the nearly 20 percent in 2023 with the sales of over 13 million units, according to the report issued by China EV100, a new energy vehicle (NEV) industry think ta.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

DSWD chief, Sen. Villanueva inaugurate agency Mobile Command Centers

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Senator Joel Villanueva lead the ceremonial inauguration and blessing of the new Mobile Command Centers (MCCs) on Tuesday (May 28) at the DSWD Central Office grounds in Quezon City. The commissioning of the 16 MCCs aim to bridge the communication gap during disaster or […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Murky background

The murky background of Bamban Mayor Alice Leal Guo clearly illustrates a gap in the civil registry system that can be exploited for illegal activities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Philippines healthcare worker gap rises to 190,000

MANILA, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The number of healthcare workers shortage in the Philippines has risen to 190,000 even as the Southeast Asian country continues to export health workers, Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said on Wednesday. Herbosa said the healthcare workers include doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, physical therapists, medical technologists, laboratory technicians, and radiologic technol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Beermen seek to widen gap

San Miguel Beer is poised to put Rain or Shine in a choke hold before its youthful but tenacious opponents find an opening to strike back......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

DOF moves to plug excise tax leakages

The Department of Finance (DOF) is moving to address the gap in excise tax collection, particularly of sin products, amid the still rampant illicit trade......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Traders, middlemen blamed for soaring commodity prices

The soaring prices of basic commodities in the market despite the wide gap in farmgate and retail prices are brought by as much as 200 percent profit of middlemen and traders, according to administration lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Philippines internet divide expanding

According to an April 4 World Bank blog report titled “Upgrading Philippine Internet for Faster and Inclusive Growth,” jointly written by Naoto Kanehira, Mitch Abdon and Mary Grace Mirandilla-Santos, the access gap in broadband internet between the rich and the poor in the Philippines has been rapidly expanding, making digital opportunities out of reach for many......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Budget gap widens to P273 billion in 3 months

The country’s budget shortfall slightly increased in the first quarter as the government continued to spend more than what it generated from revenues......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

House to probe farmgate, retail prices gap

he House of Representatives will conduct an inquiry into the spiraling cost of basic commodities amid low farmgate prices when session resumes on April 29......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Philippine daily wage insufficient to meet family living expenses

MANILA, Philippines — The nationwide daily wage disparity averaged P762 as of March 2024, with the daily minimum wage averaging only P440, the think tank Ibon Foundation said on Wednesday. Data from the Ibon Foundation showed that the wage gap was computed based on the average daily minimum wage and the average family living wage.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Lady Tamaraws, Lady Falcons collide in pivotal match

Far Eastern University tries to widen its gap from multiple chasers for the coveted fourth spot, while Adamson wants to stay in the thick of the race when they figure in a crucial duel in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Bridging the Gap: Navigating Europe’s Growing Rural-Urban Divide

In an era defined by relentless challenges, the European Union (EU) stands at a critical juncture. Described as a ‘permacrisis,’ this period is marked by.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, April 1

MANILA -- The Philippine government's budget deficit increased to 164.7 billion pesos (2.93 billion U.S. dollars) in February, the country's Bureau of the Treasury said Monday. "The wider budget gap stemmed from the 22.14 percent year-over-year increase in expenditures, matched with moderate revenue growth of 5.73 percent," the bureau said. With the February turnout, the bureau said the year-to-date fiscal balan.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

What makes Ricci Rivero and Leren Bautista compatible

Ricci Rivero and Leren Bautista crossed paths in the feeding program held last year in Los Baños, Laguna in celebration of Ricci’s birthday. Leren, a councilor in Los Baños, was invited to participate in the event. That meeting led to something beautiful and romantic. The five-year gap between the two is like a magnet for other people to make snippy comments. The couple is handling it well. The beauty queen-turned-politician answers back by using her wit, while Ricci doesn’t care much about the criticism......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024