PH Embassy in Spain spearheads study tour for Pinoy restaurateurs, hospitality workers to Salon Gourmets
PH Embassy in Spain spearheads study tour for Pinoy restaurateurs, hospitality workers to Salon Gourmets.....»»
Filipino Tekken standout falls in World Tour Finals
Filipino Tekken star Alexandre "AK" Laverez stumbled in his last hurdle to the Tekken World Tour Finals 2023, falling to the United States' Joe "JoeCrush" Olveda, 1-3, at The Civic Theatre in New Orleans last January 12 (January 13 in Manila) during the tour's Last Chance Qualifiers......»»
First Pinoy bakery in Barcelona opens
Forn de Manila, the first and newly opened Filipino bakery in Barcelona, Spain that specializes in authentic Filipino bread and pastries, has quickly garnered attention and patronage from both the Filipino community and local Spaniards......»»
Lawmaker proposes gradual 3-year wage hike for private workers
A lawmaker on Wednesday proposed gradually increasing the minimum daily wage for private sector workers by P100 over three years. Manila Rep. Joel Chua believes this approach would be manageable for businesses still recovering from the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of balancing the interests of workers and businesses while implementing the wage hike. A.....»»
CTOO spearheads initiative to empower barangays
AN OFFICIAL from the City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) announced plans to activate the barangay tourism council to enhance tourism activities at the barangay level......»»
Mac Tallo spearheads Alicia KSB in back-to-back wins in cash-rich Araw ng Sibugay cage wars
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Alicia KSB Glass is rampaging in the 2nd Gov. Ann K. Hofer-23rd Araw ng Sibugay Invitational Basketball Tournament after logging back-to-back victories. After losing to the National University (NU) Bulldogs in their first game last February 14, the veterans of Alicia KSB, headed by ex-PBA cager Mac Tallo, defeated the reigning.....»»
UAAP MVP Kacey dela Rosa spearheads Gilas 3×3 as women’s basketball returns to PBA
Ateneo's 20-year-old UAAP MVP Kacey dela Rosa hones her craft in 3x3 basketball after dominating 5-on-5 play as the PBA revives its women's division.....»»
Tamayo shines, spearheads team to victory in B.League Rising Star Game
Carl Tamayo led the Asia All-Stars to a huge victory over the Asia Rising Stars, 127-115, at the Okinawa Arena in Japan Saturday......»»
No Pinoy hurt in Baltimore bridge collapse
The Philippine embassy in Washington has not received any report of Filipinos hurt in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday......»»
Weight-loss drug Wegovy offers benefits for people with diabetes and common form of heart failure, study finds
A recent study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine has revealed promising results for individuals with Type 2 diabetes and obesity-related heart.....»»
More Infra Needed as BPO Workers Rises to 1.7 Million Workers by End of 2023
The business process outsourcing in the Philippines employed a total of 1.7 million workers and generated revenues worth at least 35 billion USD at the end of 2023, according to a report. But for the local industry not to get left behind by other countries, stakeholders want continued investment in infrastructure, real estate, reliable internet, […].....»»
Flying solo on Valentine’s? 5 iconic Pinoy chick flicks for a fabulous night
Flying solo on Valentine’s? 5 iconic Pinoy chick flicks for a fabulous night.....»»
Japan Emerges as Top Lunar New Year Destination for Pinoy Travelers, Agoda Reveals
Aside from Japan, Filipinos are also visiting other short-haul flight destinations with Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, and Singapore rounding out the top five choices. The preferred international cities for Pinoy travelers include Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Osaka, and Singapore. Looking at which travelers will be visiting the Philippines during the Lunar New Year, Agoda’s […].....»»
Telco licensing needs to be reformed – study
The government has to revamp the licensing system for connectivity providers as an initial step to bringing down the cost of internet as well as improving accessibility and reliability, according to a study......»»
Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people
Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves are moving 20% more slowly — meaning more people stay hot longer — and they are happening 67%.....»»
Philippines healthcare worker gap rises to 190,000
MANILA, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The number of healthcare workers shortage in the Philippines has risen to 190,000 even as the Southeast Asian country continues to export health workers, Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said on Wednesday. Herbosa said the healthcare workers include doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, physical therapists, medical technologists, laboratory technicians, and radiologic technol.....»»
Government workers call for regularization, wage hike
Public employees have decried the extended employment of job order and contract service workers in government, saying that it prolonged the exploitation of contractual workers......»»
Saudi Arabia: Migrant Workers Long Overdue Wages at Risk
(Beirut) - Representatives of two construction companies in Saudi Arabia announced recently that migrant workers will get their long overdue unpaid wages, but gaps in the repayment scheme puts the payments at risk, Human Rights Watch said today.Saudi authorities should ensure all former workers of these companies receive the full amount they.....»»
Saudi Arabia: Migrant Workers Long Overdue Wages at Risk
(Beirut) - Representatives of two construction companies in Saudi Arabia announced recently that migrant workers will get their long overdue unpaid wages, but gaps in the repayment scheme puts the payments at risk, Human Rights Watch said today.Saudi authorities should ensure all former workers of these companies receive the full amount they.....»»
Pinoy Aquaman sets new record in successful 10k open water swim in Capiz
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Pinoy Aquaman” Ingemar Macarine never ceases to amaze after setting a new personal record for conquering the 10-kilometer open water swim in the Capiz Sea on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The 47-year-old Macarine bested his previous 10k open water swim in Masbate last year. From four hours and 22 minutes in.....»»
Pinoy Aquaman to conquer Capiz open sea on Sunday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Pinoy Aquaman” Ingemar Macarine is ready for his grueling 10-kilometer open water swim in Roxas City, Capiz on Sunday, March 16. If successful, Macarine will further stretch his record to 38 open water swims in and outside the Philippines, which no other Filipino has ever done historically. ALSO READ: Macarine eyes.....»»