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Lady warriors take spotlight in Subic IMs

Twenty-two fearless women will push their limits in the Century Tuna full IRONMAN Philippines while a formidable group gears up for a fierce battle in the IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay events kicking off Sunday at the Subic Bay Boardwalk......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Side trip to Manila

The visit here of President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose country has been in a state of war to push out invading Russian forces, came full circle of sorts for Philippines-Russia relations. Zelensky met and held official talks with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) at Malacañang Palace last Monday. They bumped into each other in Singapore where they attended together the just concluded 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Landbank opens digital savings account for OFWs

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) has introduced a digital savings account to push overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) toward financial independence......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Overworked, underpaid workers: The push and pull of achieving liveable wages

Time is ticking for lawmakers to decide on whether or not they will grant an across-the-board increase for minimum wage earners. In the meantime, workers endure overtime hours for salaries that still aren’t enough......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Focus on Rights in Pre-COP29 Climate Talks

  (Bonn) - Governments attending UN climate talks in Bonn from June 3 to June 13, 2024 should push for rights-respecting and ambitious climate action, Human Rights Watch said today. The Bonn Climate Change conference will lay the groundwork for negotiations at the UN Conference of Parties (COP29) from November 11 to November 22, 2024. At the 28th United Nati.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Israel pummels Gaza as troops push into central Rafah

RAFAH, Palestinian Territories– Israeli forces on Friday struck targets across the Gaza Strip, with witnesses reporting air raids around the southern city of Rafah, the latest focus of the nearly eight-month war. Israel launched its military incursion into Rafah in early May despite international objections over the safety of civilians sheltering in the city on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Rappler Talk: Edcel Lagman on the push to legalize divorce

In this Rappler Talk episode, political and public health reporter Kaycee Valmonte talks to Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman to discuss efforts to legalize divorce in the Philippines.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Agdao vendors push for ground floor display

AFTER the resolution approving Agdao Public Market vendors to sell various goods and vegetables in one area, the group now seeks permission to permanently display their goods on the first floor, rather than temporarily......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Queen Maxima to visit Philippines, to push financial inclusion

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is scheduled to visit Manila next week in her capacity as United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Audit

A Senate hearing was called to look into allegations about a local pharmaceutical company employing multi-level marketing schemes to push its sales. The practice has been justly criticized as unethical – the company doing this being owned by doctors......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

EO 59 to accelerate Infrastructure development – NEDA

An executive order streamlining the permitting process for the government’s priority infrastructure projects will support the push for infrastructure development by expediting project implementation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

House insists on investigating China s secret pact on Ayungin

The House of Representatives will push through with its probe into former President Rodrigo Duterte's secret deal with China that supposedly gave up Philippine sovereignty over a part of the West Philippine Sea, with lawmakers saying that even mere allegations of the agreement have diplomatic repercussions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Why Saving More than 20% Can Boost Your Finances

The 50/30/20 budgeting rule is a popular financial guideline that suggests allocating 50 percent of your income to needs, 30. percent to wants, and 20 percent to savings and debt repayment. While saving 20 percent is a significant step towards financial security, there are compelling reasons to push beyond this benchmark if your budget allows. […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Promoting ‘chibog’

The endorsement came a few days late for National Filipino Food Month, which is celebrated every April. Still, President Marcos’ push for culinary tourism, while belated, should be followed up with a sustained campaign to promote Filipino food......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Philippines seeks ADB support on infrastructure, digitalization

The Philippines is seeking strengthened support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the country’s infrastructure push, both physical and digital, and in improving the capacities of small businesses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Partido Federal’s ultimate goal: Federalism by 2034

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas is targeting the push for a federalist government by 2034 “for better living for the next generations to come.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Dito shaves losses by P5.6 billion in 2023

Dito Telecommunity Corp. is making progress in its push to nurse its bleeding as it was able to slash its net loss by P5.6 billion in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Marcos Jr. mobilizes PFP to prepare for 2025 polls

President Marcos yesterday mobilized the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas to forge alliances and prepare for the 2025 elections while continuing to push for national unity as Filipinos have been reaping its benefits almost two years into his term......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

1968 redux

A wave of pro-Palestinian protests has been sweeping American college campuses, prompting academic administrators and political leaders to push back and invoke their powers – including calling in the police – to curtail the demonstrations......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

DOTr: No letup in active transport push

The Department of Transportation has committed to sustain its efforts to promote active transport, as it faces criticism for considering the removal of the bicycle lane along EDSA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024