Online booking fare slightly higher: Dcott
DURING the AFP-PNP-ISpeak press conference on Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024, at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Aisa Usop, the manager of Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (Dcott), said that the fare for online booking is slightly higher than traditional fares, prompting inquiries from passengers......»»
PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown
The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»
‘Bubble Gang’ long-time collaborators share gag show’s secrets to success
For more than two decades, “Bubble Gang,” now spelled “BBLGANG,” has become a staple of every Kapuso’s Entertainment fare. It features, among other things, “commercial spoofs, recurring characters, and parodies on politicians,” according to its website, and remains the local tinseltown’s longest-running gag show......»»
Historically low valuation
The Philippine stock market bloodbath over the past two years saw the PSEi plummet from 7,122.6 on the last trading day of 2021 to 6,566.4 on the last trading day of 2022 for a 7.8 percent annual retreat and slide even further in 2023 to close at 6,450.0 on the last trading day of the year. In terms of valuation, the PSEi’s 2023 year-end 12.9x price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio does not fare well when compared against its past performance in prior years......»»
Cebu Pacific s 28th anniversary seat sale begins at P199
Cebu Pacific is ringing in its 28th year by offering deals on flights, with prices as low as P199 in one-way base fare. .....»»
For ‘Emojination’ hosts Miles and Chamyto, rapport matters a lot at work
Part of every Kapatid’s Sunday entertainment fare is “Emojination,” which features the trio of Maja Salvador, Miles Ocampo, and Chamyto Aguedan. They promise a weekend afternoon full of fun and games......»»
Pinoy jungolfers fare well in Asian Masters
A 16-strong National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP)-backed Philippine contingent, led by Wack Wack Ladies champion Reese Ng, bagged multiple awards in the recent 2024 Asian Junior Masters at the Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand......»»
How did Liza Soberano fare in her Hollywood debut?
Liza Soberano has aced her first acting job in Hollywood......»»
PHL needs to address ‘terrible’ learning crisis – new Ateneo de Davao President
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 9 January) – The Philippines is facing a “terrible” learning crisis that must be addressed immediately as the country continues to fare poorly in international-scale assessments, new Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) President Fr. Karel S. San Juan said. San Juan told reporters during a press conference on Monday that the […].....»»
Banks reap P92 billion profit in 3 months
Philippine banks turned more profitable in the first quarter, reaping almost three percent higher earnings to P92 billion due to higher net interest income. .....»»
Meralco expects higher generation charge this month
Energy utility provider Manila Electric Co. said indications point to a higher generation charge this month as the Luzon grid was placed under red and yellow alerts with several power plants are either offline or running at a reduced capacity......»»
PCSO sees higher earnings if illegal gambling curbed
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) could have remitted higher dividends to the government had the authorities been successful in neutralizing illegal gambling operations in the country. .....»»
Banks see higher loan demand in Q2
Philippine banks are projecting a higher loan demand from both corporate and household borrowers in the second quarter amid a rosier economic outlook and more attractive financing terms from lenders......»»
Forex buffer hits 2-year high
The country’s dollar reserves rose to a 23-month high in March due to higher government deposits with the central bank and higher gold prices in the international market, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Forex buffer hits 2-year high
The country’s dollar reserves rose to a 23-month high in March due to higher government deposits with the central bank and higher gold prices in the international market, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Reissued T-bonds fetch higher rates
The reissuance of the government’s long-term securities fetched higher rates amid expectation of faster inflation in March that likely breached the target of the central bank......»»
Baltimore bridge collapse could lead to delayed shipments, higher shipping costs
The closure of the Port of Baltimore in the US following the collapse of the Baltimore key bridge is expected to lead to shipment delays and higher shipping costs......»»
50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions
50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions.....»»
LRT-2 operator expects higher revenue this year
The Light Rail Transit Authority is tracking a path to higher revenue this year as ridership is expected to rise further......»»
‘Higher NAIA passenger fees loom upon private takeover’
Filipinos should brace for higher passenger service charges of as much as 95 percent at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport when its management goes to the hands of a private group......»»
USAID to launch $30 million initiative to boost higher education in Philippines
The US Agency for International Development is set to launch this year a $30-million initiative to help strengthen the country’s higher education system, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»