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Hope for more survivors from Baltimore bridge collapse fades
BALTIMORE – The coast guard announced on Wednesday that hope of finding more survivors of the Baltimore bridge collapse has dimmed, and efforts have switched to searching for the bodies of the missing persons, as well as seeking more answers as to why a container ship crashed into the span. The coast guard announced on.....»»
BSP logs 40K complaints relating to financial consumer protection; only 5% come from Mindanao
SINCE the effectivity of the Financial Consumer Protection Act (Republic Act 11765) in June 2022, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has logged more than 40,000 complaints from customers of different BSP-supervised financial institutions from all over the Philippines. Of this number, only around 5 percent come from Mindanao, implying the Mindanaoans' unawareness of the law......»»
More vital drugs exempted from VAT with TRAIN law
More vital drugs exempted from VAT with TRAIN law.....»»
The PSE’s first IPO might be delayed until next quarter
A report from Iris Gonzales of The Philippine Star said that the Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. IPO might be moved from late March to sometime in Q2 to be more “in line with the expected lowering of interest rates” and to give CREC more time to “complete some remaining regulatory requirements”......»»
Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023
The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Marigold Lebumfacil: A woman in community development and empowerment
Today more than ever, women are breaking stereotypes and boundaries. Going beyond perceived traditional roles, women are more immersed in building resilient communities and uplifting individuals, all the while intensifying the push for a more inclusive, diverse, and gender equal society. They flourish in different fields like never before — a true testament to women.....»»
More self-obsessed : Study finds song lyrics are getting simpler, more repetitive
Lyrics have also become angrier and more self-obsessed over the last 40 years, the study found, reinforcing the opinions of cranky aging music fans everywhere......»»
Greenwich Inspires Filipinos to Create More Authentic Meaningful Connections, Launches ‘Sarap to Feel G’ Campaign
Greenwich, one of the country’s leading homegrown pizza and pasta makers, is embarking on a massive campaign this year to inspire millions of Filipinos to create more genuine, meaningful connections with each other. The campaign is anchored on having more experiences inspired by authenticity and real “feel-good” togetherness made possible by incredible, great-tasting food. This […].....»»
Tagum to put up more sports facilities
MORE sports facilities will be constructed in Tagum City to provide more venues for recreational activities for the Tagumenyos, especially the youth......»»
There are more singles than married couples in Central Visayas but…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Did you know that there are more singles compared to married people in Central Visayas? In fact, there are more singles in the entire Philippines, based on the 2020 census, and Central Visayas, one of the most populous regions in the country, is no exception. State statisticians identified approximately 6.4 million.....»»
More Pinoys eye new loans this year
Eight in every 10 Filipinos saw more accessible credit options last year, with more than 50 percent of them eyeing to take new loans this year......»»
Philippines: More than one million children in Muslim Mindanao need protection from highly infectious measles spread
COTABATO/MANILA, 28 March 2024 - A major immunization drive in early April will reach over 1.3 million children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the alarming surge in measles cases with 77 per cent of the confirmed cases in the Philippines being reported from this region.From the 1st until 12th April, health workers will provide lifesaving vaccines to prot.....»»
A conversation with the two female co-directors of Combatants for Peace
Palestine-Israel: from one story to more than one story, from us vs them to togetherness, from cycle of violence to nonviolence, towards a Collective Liberation There is no way to peacePeace is the way .....»»
Unregistered entities may face more stringent AMLC sanctions
Unregistered designated non-financial businesses and professions that failed to register on time could face more stringent sanctions from the financial intelligence unit, according to the Anti-Money Laundering Council......»»
The Importance of Still Keeping Loose Change
In the Philippines, the convenience of digital payments is quickly becoming the norm. There are now fewer lines to the ATMs every payday, people are now using their phones more for payments, and digital banks are becoming more prevalent. Amidst the digital transformation the country is undergoing, we often hear “I don’t have cash” from […].....»»
Vargas hopeful of more Olympics spots
ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas said yesterday he’s hoping for at least two more Olympic slots from boxing to add to the list of Paris entries Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas with Rogen Ladon, Carlo Paalam and Hergie Bacyadan tipped to vie for tickets at the final qualifiers in Bangkok on May 23-June 3......»»
Marcos tells Australia their strategic partnership is more important than ever
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told Australia’s Parliament on Thursday that the strategic partnership between the two nations was more important than ever with the rule of law and peace in the region under threat from China. Marcos told a special joint sitting of the two chambers during a state visit.....»»
Cebu City: DEPW completes 7 projects worth P26.5M, 27 more to follow
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) in Cebu City has already completed the implementation of seven projects amounting to P26.5 million, while 27 more are already in the pipeline. Engineer Niva Bayucot, acting head of DEPW, said that the seven projects were funded from the Local Development Fund (LDF)......»»
Southern Philippines gold mine landslide death toll rises to 68
MANILA, The Philippines: This week, officials said that the death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines on February 6 rose to 68, stressing that the window for finding more survivors was closing. Rescuers were looking for 51 more missing people, they added. The landslide, which happened outside a gold mine in Maco in Davao de Oro province, buried homes and vehicles that transported employees.....»»
Gold mine landslide death toll in southern Philippines goes up to 68
MANILA, The Philippines: This week, officials said that the death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines on February 6 rose to 68, stressing that the window for finding more survivors was closing. Rescuers were looking for 51 more missing people, they added. The landslide, which happened outside a gold mine in Maco in Davao de Oro province, buried homes and vehicles that transported employees.....»»