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Hoffman sets new Philippine hurdles record at Florida meet
Paris Olympics-hopeful Lauren Hoffman on Wednesday set a new national record in the women’s 400-meter hurdles with a gold medal performance in the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida......»»
To raise gov’t revenues, Recto says solution need not involve new taxes
New Finance Secretary Ralph Recto says non-tax efforts like helping businesses comply with the law will help government meet its revenue targets.....»»
‘Comelec to meet new voters target for 2025 polls’
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed confidence that it will achieve its target of three million new voters for the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
Titay’s Rosquillos Upgrades Facilities to Meet Increasing Demand
Liloan’s iconic bakery, Titay’s Rosquillos and Delicacies, founded by Margarita Frasco or Mama Titay in 1907, ushers in a new milestone with the groundbreaking of its new factory in Titay’s Poblacion, Liloan, on April 1, 2024, to meet the increasing demand for their products by locals and tourists. Titay’s, a brand that established the rosquillos.....»»
Celebrating 50 years of APCU
Last Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, the Association for Philippines-China Understanding celebrated its 50th anniversary at The Manila Hotel. As a new member of this organization, I was honored to meet more friends from the Filipino-Chinese community as well as the Chinese embassy in the Philippines, where it was very touching to be acknowledged for my Chinese roots, being part of the Lim family, as well as for the columns that I continue to write in The Philippine STAR, most especially when the original author of Roses and Thorns was my granduncle, Alejandro Roces......»»
Tito Villamor, New President of the Liga ng mga Barangay Provincial Chapter in Catanduanes
The new composition of the Liga ng mga Barangay in the province of Catanduanes has been formally elected. The election took place at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session hall this morning, January 12, 2024, where the new leadership of the Liga was elected under the leadership of Panganiban Liga President Tito “Tiay” Villamor. Villamor replaced Liga […] The post Tito Villamor, New President of the Liga ng mga Barangay Provincial Chapter in Catanduanes appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
45 crore Jan Dhan accounts have accumulated Rs 2.1 lakh crore: Anurag Thakur
New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday inaugurated the 2024 Annual Government and Institutional Business Meet of the Federal Bank and asserted that under the Jan Dhan scheme around 45 crore bank accounts have been opened. Addressing an audience of the officials and employees of the bank, the Minister at the very outset, congratulated Federal Bank for an all-time high share price. Reca.....»»
45 crore Jan Dhan accounts have accumulated Rs 2.1 lakh crore: Anurag Thakur
New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday inaugurated the 2024 Annual Government and Institutional Business Meet of the Federal Bank and asserted that under the Jan Dhan scheme around 45 crore bank accounts have been opened. Addressing an audience of the officials and employees of the bank, the Minister at the very outset, congratulated Federal Bank for an all-time high share price. Reca.....»»
Who is Atty. Kent Francesco Jongoy, the newly endorsed CBRT project manager?
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has recently endorsed a new project manager for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project. Meet incoming CBRT project manager Lawyer Kent Francesco Jongoy, the assistant head of the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO), the head of its Public Mass Transportation Division, and its legal officer......»»
Ajido creates more ripples in Asian meet
Still euphoric over his recent golden feat, Filipino tanker Jamesray Ajido continued to perform well and earned two more shots at a medal in making the finals of the boys’ 50-meter butterfly and 100m backstroke in the 11th Asian Age Group Swimming Championships at the New Clark City yesterday......»»
Pope Francis Appoints Rev. Fr. Luisito Occiano as New Bishop of Virac Diocese
Rev. Fr. Occiano, appointed by Pope Francis as the new bishop of the Diocese of Virac Virac, Catanduanes – Rev. Father Luisito Occiano of the Archdiocese of Caceres was formally appointed by Pope Francis on Thursday, February 29, 2024, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Virac. Occiano will be the third Bishop of […] The post Pope Francis Appoints Rev. Fr. Luisito Occiano as New Bishop of Virac Diocese appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Marcos admin eyes building 20 new dams by 2028
To meet the country’s growing demand for water and power, the government is eyeing to build 20 medium and three to five large dams by 2028, the end of President Marcos’ term, according to National Irrigation Administration head Eduardo Guillen......»»
Meet Bigfoot chicken that roams Vietnam dining tables during Tet
Known for their strangely large feet, Dong Tao chicken has for generations been a delicacy in Vietnam and mostly consumed during the Lunar New Year holiday.....»»
Meet Bigfoot chicken that roam Vietnam dining tables during Tet
Known for their strangely large feet, Dong Tao chicken has for generations been a delicacy in Vietnam and mostly consumed during the Lunar New Year holiday.....»»
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu inaugurates 22 new branches of HPSCB; launches two new schemes
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 6 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually inaugurated 22 new branches of the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (HPSCB) on Wednesday. According to an official release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), "CM Sukhu launched two new schemes, the 'One-Time Resolution Scheme' and a Loan Scheme for developing high-density apple orchards."The Chief Minister also la.....»»
Newly renovated CCSC pool reopens, ready for bigger meets
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The new-look Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) Olympic-sized pool can host major swim meets, as confirmed by Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) Chairman John Pages. Pages led the reopening of the pool on Thursday, May 2, in time for the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) meet happening in Cebu City.....»»
OSAPIEA chief bares economic reform initiatives at CREBA meet
With the “whole of government approach” adopted by the administration of President Marcos in improving the business climate, “the Philippines is now open for business,” Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go told real estate industry players during the induction of the new set of officers of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations held recently......»»
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.....»»
Health targets will deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders
The coalition Government's commitment to five key health targets will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders, in the concluding announcement to its 100 day plan.Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the targets in Whangrei, saying they represented a vigorous new direction in health from a Government determined to deliver for all New Zealanders. "These five.....»»
New world hotel kick off Lunar New Year
As the Wood Dragon ascends in 2024, New World Makati Hotel invited guests to celebrate Chinese New Year with auspicious menus at their popular Chinese restaurant Jasmine. There was also a feng shui forecast for the year by geomancer Patrick Lim Fernandez of Yin and Yang Shop of Harmony......»»