Philippines FDI ‘bound to improve’ in coming years – HSBC
The Philippines would be able to attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) in the coming years amid reforms that improved the country’s business climate, HSBC Global Research said......»»
Proactive on Sports Development
It’s time for stakeholders to discuss how Catanduanes delegates can improve their standing in the Palarong Bicol. Catanduanes has long been known to lag behind in every Bicol Meet, contrary to the previous years when it was often praised by sports officials in the region for its outstanding performance. One strategy employed by DepEd in […] The post Proactive on Sports Development appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Eumir Marcial K.O’s Thai foe in Manila duel
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial made easy work against Thai Thoedsak Sinam in his homecoming bout in Manila on Saturday night, March 23, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Marcial, who is bound for the Paris Olympics in July, knocked out Sinam in the fourth round in their eight-rounder non-title bout. With.....»»
Bound for Paris: Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas punch Olympic tickets
Boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas emerge triumphant in their respective divisions in the World Qualification Tournament, increasing the Philippines' athlete roster for the Paris Games to six.....»»
Harnessing wind power: Santa Fe as next training ground for Olympic-bound kiteboarders
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Summer came in early this year in Santa Fe in Bantayan Island, Cebu. One weekend in February, kites were flying over the town’s coasts in Barangay Ocoy, dotting the skies in colorful specks. But these were not ordinary kites. Spanning up to 10 meters in width, which is equivalent to three,.....»»
Rising Indie OPM band Brando Bal inks deal with Warner Music Philippines
Manila, Philippines — Brando Bal, an up-and-coming indie OPM band, officially sealed an exclusive music distribution contract with Warner Music Philippines on Friday, January 12th, 2024. The contract signing took place at the Warner Music Philippines Office in BGC, Taguig City, marking a significant milestone in the band’s promising musical journey. Present at the contract […].....»»
Hong Kong, Philippines work to enhance relations
Filipinos are slowly beginning to travel back to Hong Kong following continued efforts by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to woo tourists from the Philippines, as well as renew and improve trade and economic ties between the two nations following the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023
The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Philippines joins global coalition on social justice
The Philippines has joined an initiative that aims to improve global cooperation in advancing social justice, decent work and inclusive growth, the International Labour Organization (ILO) announced Thursday......»»
Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail
Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will be sentenced to three years’ jail under the amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which were adopted during.....»»
12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday
"There are no further obstacles that should hinder Tatay Gerry's release as the Board of Pardons and Parole issued a recommendation for the commutation of his sentence to a definite prison term of 12 years." The post 12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Mommy Dionisia, Mike Yamson 10 years nang magdyowa: Thank you, Lord!
SAMPUNG taon nang magkarelasyon ngayon ang nanay ni Manny Pacquiao na si Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao at ang boyfriend niyang si Mike Yamson. Yes, yes, yes mga ka-Marites! Ten years nang magdyowa ang dalawa at in fairness, going strong pa rin ang relasyon at mas lalo pa raw nagiging solid sa paglipas ng panahon. Twenty-seven years.....»»
Covid lowered life expectancy by 1.6 years worldwide — study
COVID-19 caused the average life expectancy of people worldwide to fall by 1.6 years during the first two years of the pandemic, a more dramatic decline than previously thought, a major study said Tuesday. This marked a sharp reversal during a decades-long rise in global life expectancy, according to hundreds of researchers sifting through data.....»»
Olympic fencer, Quezon City fencing program gain backing
A fencing program from Quezon City credited for producing a Filipino athlete bound for the 2024 Olympics in Paris has been on the receiving end of a pledge of support from one of the city’s lawmakers......»»
Smart backs Paris-bound Philippines athletes
Smart Communications, Inc. has signed a partnership agreement with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to strengthen the telco’s support for the Philippine delegation to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games......»»
Man nabbed for bomb joke
POLICE authorities arrested a 42-year-old male passenger who was bound for Singapore for allegedly uttering a bomb joke at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport (Davao International Airport)......»»
Passenger nabbed for bomb joke
A Filipino bound for Singapore has been arrested for making a bomb joke at the Davao International Airport......»»
UAAP finals-bound Golden Tigresses thank doubters
The UST Golden Tigresses have hurdled every challenge they’ve faced en route to a return trip to the finals in UAAP Season 86, as they ended a five-year absence in the championship round......»»
BOC seizes Liberian-flagged vessel in Bohol Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said on Saturday that it apprehended a Liberian-flagged vessel in the Bohol Sea. According to the BOC, the ship, which was seized on Friday, had been drifting and loitering since the previous week. It was also bound for the port of Kinuura in Japan, the BOC added......»»
Record field in world dragon boat meet
With six months left before the event, the International Canoe Federation Dragon Boat World Championships to be hosted by Puerto Princesa City is bound to surpass the previous editions in terms of participation......»»
Bomb scare at NAIA delays Japan flight
On Wednesday, Japan-bound Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight, PR412, was delayed for five hours due to a bomb threat call received by airport authorities from an unidentified woman......»»