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Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century.  At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Sayonara and Kon’nichiwa

“Most challenging, most wonderful, most exciting, most valuable, and most meaningful,” was how former Toyota Motor Philippines president Atsuhiro Okamoto described his four-year stint in the Philippines as he gave his farewell speech last Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel during the formal turnover of the TMP presidency to his successor, Masando Hashimoto......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

‘Sayang ang lahi’: Pia Wurtzbach shares struggles as half-Pinay, why no baby yet with Jeremy Jauncey

For Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, being half-Filipino and half-German was not all sunshine and roses......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Yellow Cab launches Half Moon Pizza

Yellow Cab Pizza Co. introduces Half Moon Pizza, a “just-for-you” size ideal for solo diners and available in Pepperoni and Hawaiian flavors for only P159.00. This budget-friendly alternative is designed for solo diners on a tight budget and is perfect for budget-conscious individuals or someone looking for a lighter meal.  Yellow Cab’s Half Moon Pizzas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Hubo’t hubad na litrato ni Iza pak na pak sa Women’s Month: I’m powerful!

KABOGERA at ang “powerful” ng ipinost na nude photo ng Kapamilya actress na si Iza Calzado sa kanyang Instagram account ngayong gabi. Ito ang bonggang “entry” ng premyadong aktres at celebrity mom para sa selebrasyon ng International Women’s Month ngayong March. Sa naturang photo, makikita ang hubo’t hubad na katawan ni Iza kung saan tinakpan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Trade gap expected to widen further

The Philippines’ trade deficit is expected to widen further this year amid weaker exports and stronger imports, according to Dutch financial giant ING......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Philippines expects stable rice price in first half of 2024

MANILA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The rice supply in the Philippines is sufficient through the first half of this year, ensuring the stable price of the country's main food staple, an agriculture official said on Thursday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said rice prices may stay elevated through September this year due to concerns over El Nino's impact on global rice supply and heightened demand.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Philippines expects stable rice price in first half of 2024

MANILA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The rice supply in the Philippines is sufficient through the first half of this year, ensuring the stable price of the country's main food staple, an agriculture official said on Thursday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said rice prices may stay elevated through September this year due to concerns over El Nino's impact on global rice supply and heightened demand.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Fitch sees Philippine economy growing by 6.4% in 2024

“We expect output growth to accelerate to 6.4 percent in 2024, reflecting base effects from a weaker 2023 and our assessment that policy rates have peaked. Consumer confidence has been weakening, but business confidence has recovered strongly.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Church without Sin: A weaker Catholic Church faces a second Marcos

A Catholic Church that lost much credibility in the 2022 elections is gearing up for battle under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the dictator it helped depose 38 years ago.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Rice tariff collections hit P30 billion in 2023

Tariff collections from 3.6 million metric tons of rice imports likely reached a record P30 billion in 2023 on the back of a weaker peso and higher global grain prices......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Prince is still Cebu’s half-marathon king

Prince is still Cebu’s half-marathon king.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thenewstodayRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Prince is still Cebu’s half-marathon king

Prince is still Cebu’s half-marathon king.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thenewstodayRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Prince is still Cebu’s half-marathon king

Prince is still Cebu’s half-marathon king.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thenewstodayRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Miyerkules Santo half-day ra

Miyerkules Santo half-day ra.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Max Strus sinks half-court buzzer-beater as Cavs down Mavs

Los Angeles, United States—Max Strus drained an astonishing 58-foot buzzer-beater as the Cleveland Cavaliers conjured a stunning late fightback to sink the Dallas Mavericks 121-119 on Tuesday. In a remarkable finale in Cleveland, Strus unleashed a mammoth heave from inside his own half to snatch victory from Dallas, who had grabbed a 119-118 lead with just.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Red Bull Half Court Returns with 3-on-3 Streetball, Seeking Top Talent for Thrilling New York City World Finals!

Red Bull Half Court returns for another year, calling out to the best ballers for the ultimate 3-on-3 streetball showdown. This time the competition is set to be even more intense, as players from Luzon to Mindanao battle it out in the regional qualifiers in Manila, Cebu, and Davao to determine who will secure a […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Lakers score 87 in first half, beat Pels 139-122

Lakers score 87 in first half, beat Pels 139-122.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

BPI eyes return to debt markets in 1st half

Bank of the Philippine Islands is looking to tap the local and foreign debt markets within the first half of the year to raise funds to refinance its maturing obligations and beef up its lending portfolio......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

BSP unlikely to cut rates in 1st half

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is unlikely to cut key policy rates within the first half of the year as it deems it necessary to keep monetary policy settings sufficiently tight in the near term to better anchor inflation expectations and mitigate second-round effects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024