Native garlic to raise local sufficiency to 20 percent
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is raising the country’s self-sufficiency in garlic to 20 percent next year by expanding domestic output in the Ilocos region and other areas nationwide......»»
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. […].....»»
Inflation likely breached upper 4 percent target in April
Headline inflation is expected to settle within the range of 3.5 to 4.3 percent in April, from a three-month high of 3.7 percent in March, possibly breaching the upper four percent target of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January
MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»
Latest surveys are results of inflationary sugar cartel
High prices clobbered 72 percent of Filipinos in December. Inflation strained them worse than low wages, 40 percent; joblessness, 28 percent and poverty, 25 percent, Pulse Asia’s survey shows......»»
Salt imports decline as local output improves
The country’s salt imports decreased to 84 percent of total requirements last year from 90 percent in 2022 as local production improved, a ranking official of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said......»»
Carcosia to fight for WBO regional title in Japan this July
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Presco “The Iceman” Carcosia will try his luck in Japan again as he is scheduled to fight there on July 9 in the nation’s capital, Tokyo. Carcosia, a native of General Santos City and one of the prospects from Sanman Boxing Gym, will try to oust the reigning World Boxing Organization.....»»
Tradition meets fashion: Spotlight on the Yakan tennun
Find out what's so special about this native fabric, which was recently highlighted at the 'Tennun Palaradjaan Designers Competition' in Okada Manila.....»»
Noynay takes on Japanese knockout artist in Tokyo
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Joe “Jaw Breaker” Noynay and Japanese Jin Sasaki passed the official weigh-in for their double regional title showdown at the Korakuen Hall scheduled in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday, May 16. Noynay, a native of Bogo City in northern Cebu, will battle Sasaki for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific welterweight.....»»
1 dead, 3 hurt in Ronda stabbing and shooting
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A construction foreman died, while three others were injured, in a stabbing and shooting incident in Barangay Tupas, Ronda town, on Sunday evening, April 28, 2024. The foreman was identified as Zaldy Silangan Baylosis, 33 years old, a native of Bindoy, Negros Oriental, while the injured were identified as Raymond Turno.....»»
Teacher who faked being a doctor to face usurpation rap in Dalaguete
CEBU CITY, Philippines —A 50-year-old licensed teacher, who is a native of Zamboanga City, will be facing a criminal charge after he was caught lying about being a professional doctor by authorities in Barangay Poblacion, Dalaguete town, southern Cebu. The ‘fake doctor,’ identified as Antonio Jabonillo Alpechi alias ‘Yang,’ 50, a licensed professional teacher, was.....»»
Scheming woman caught in Baguio City sting
National Bureau of Investigation-Cordillera agents caught a native of Bontoc town in Mt. Province at the People's Park (formerly Malcolm Square) in Session Road on Wednesday morning after she received the supposed P95,000 cash “settlement” from her victim. .....»»
Cherry blossom-like trees bloom in Taguig
Native trees closely resembling Japan’s cherry blossoms line the center island and bicycle lanes of C-6 Road in Taguig......»»
Lovi Poe joins Prison Break director s upcoming Hollywood film
Actress Lovi Poe has joined the cast of an upcoming Hollywood movie with Canadian actor Adam Beach about Native American fire captain Paul Fullerton......»»
The colorful and inspiring life of Cebu’s ‘Duster King’
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu’s active running scene is filled with individuals who stand out. One of them is Leonecel Arban, popularly known as the “Duster King.” Arban, a native of Alcoy town, south Cebu, is widely known for his playful running attire and props during running events, which often draws attention. Arban, who currently resides in.....»»
Division of Wao, Lanao del Sur feared to provoke violence anew
WAO, Lanao del Sur (MindaNews / 10 March) — Residents of this town fear a return to its bloody past – a time in the 1970s when land conflict pitted the Christian settlers against the native Moro inhabitants – if a bill proposing to divide it into two pushes through at the Bangsamoro Parliament. Parliament […].....»»
Cebu City shooting: Cops pursue lead in bar fight killing
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Cebu City are now pursuing a lead to identify the suspect behind the shooting of a man outside a bar along Pelaez Street in Barangay Kalubihan, Cebu City on early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024. The victim was identified as Joseph Esconde Ybañez, a 32-year-old native of Dalaguete, Cebu......»»
Ateneo pushes through with car park renovation project amid backlash
Ateneo's top official says only mahogany and gmelina trees will be cut down to make way for the car park's renovation, and they will be replaced by native trees in non-buildable areas of the campus.....»»
Patty Tavatanakit grabs solo lead in native Thailand
(Photo credit: Chris Tilley/Special to the Daily News / USA TODAY NETWORK) Patty Tavatanakit shot a 66 on Saturday at the Honda LPGA Thailand to take a three-shot lead into the final round at the Siam Country Club Old Course in Chonburi. She is aiming to become the second Thai player to win the home-country tournament since it began in 2006. Standing at 16-under after three rounds, Tavatanakit gained some separation fro.....»»
ACEN gets support from Australian indigenous group
Ayala-led power unit ACEN Corp. has joined forces with Australia’s First Nations Yindjibarndi people to develop renewable energy projects on Yindjibarndi Ngurra, located approximately 13,000 square kilometers within Yindjibarndi’s exclusive native title land in Western Australia......»»
FACES OF CEBU: Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, 28, professional boxer
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu waited for seven years to produce another world title challenger in boxing. Last January 26, 2024, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, a native of Borbon town, north Cebu ended that drought with a devastating first round technical knockout win against Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo. Know more about Araneta here: The 28-year-old Araneta will be.....»»