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Business confidence improves in Q2 – BSP
Companies in the Philippines have a more bullish outlook for the second quarter and the next 12 months amid expectations of higher consumer demand, uptick in business activities as well as easing inflation......»»
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......»»
Breakthrough treatment improves cancer survival rate
With the introduction of a breakthrough treatment, there is now an improved overall survival rate for those suffering from biliary tract cancer,according to cancer experts......»»
Agencies’ budget usage rate improves to 70 percent
State agencies recorded a better spending rate at the start of the year as the government ramped up the release of its cash allocations to fund various projects......»»
World champion Collazo calls out Jerusalem for a unification bout
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo didn’t give the newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem enough time to celebrate. Collazo immediately called out Jerusalem for a unification bout and a rematch following the latter’s split decision victory to dethrone erstwhile.....»»
Jerusalem, Amparo make weight for Japan world title bouts
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem and world-rated Jake “El Bambino” Amparo will attempt to dethrone the vaunted Shigeoka brothers in their separate world title bouts on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan. Jerusalem eyes a repeat of his 2023 shocking world title victory against Masataka Taniguchi by taking on Yudai.....»»
Andales cancels IBF world title fight in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino ArAr Andales reportedly withdrew from his world title bout on March 31 in Nagoya, Japan. Andales was scheduled to fight the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion, Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Their world title duel was supposedly a double-header world title bout with fellow Filipino Melvin Jerusalem gunning.....»»
Ancajas, Inoue make weight for WBA world title duel in Tokyo
CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas had to strip off his undergarments during Friday’s weigh-in to get the contracted weight for his world title duel against Japanese Takuma Inoue. Ancajas and Inoue will fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight crown on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo,.....»»
Ancajas arrives in Japan for February 24 world title bout vs. Inoue
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With less than a week before his much-anticipated world title fight, Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas arrived in Japan on Sunday, February 18. Ancajas guns to become a two-division world champion by taking on the reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue, the younger brother of Japanese boxing superstar Naoya.....»»
Andales challenges Shigeoka for IBF world minimumweight title
CEBU CITY, Philippines— One-time world title challenger ArAr “Asero” Andales has earned another world title shot, this time against the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Andales and Shigeoka’s world title bout is scheduled for March 31 at the International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Japan. Shigeoka will be one.....»»
Daet heat index expected to hit 46°C — PAGASA
According to the bureau’s latest heat index bulletin, nine areas in the Philippines are under the “danger” classification which indicates temperatures ranging from 42°C to 51°C......»»
Pagasa: Heat index in Cebu to hit 37°C on Black Saturday
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Expect hotter temperatures on Black Saturday in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province, with the maximum heat index forecast reaching 37 degrees Celsius. This forecast has been issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Visayas Regional Services Division on Saturday, March 30. READ MORE: Sunny.....»»
PSEi surges with strong foreign buying ahead of Lunar New Year break
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose on Thursday due to strong foreign buying ahead of the long weekend. By the end of trading, the PSEi went up by 0.29 percent (20.12 points) to reach 6,850.16, while the broader All Shares index rose by 0.21 percent (7.45 points) to 3,574.21. There will be.....»»
EDITORIAL - Threats to press freedom
The country marks World Press Freedom Day today as the manhunt continues for former corrections chief Gerald Bantag, who is wanted for the murder of broadcaster Percival Mabasa or Percy Lapid......»»
Social media
Back in the late 60s or over 50 years ago, our journalism professors at the UP Institute of Mass Communication had this itch to erase from the minds of their eager and idealistic students that there is in fact freedom of the press in the pure essence of the concept......»»
SMNI anchors, reporters assail NTC’s decision on network suspension
The petitioners filed a request for a temporary restraining order and injunction, saying that the indefinite suspension imposed by the NTC violates the freedom of expression and the press......»»
Journo spends birthday in jail as media groups demand her release anew
“We are calling on the office of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to hear our demands. To help us free Frenchie Mae, to help us assert our press freedom, and to help us fight to express.” The post Journo spends birthday in jail as media groups demand her release anew appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PAGASA: 36 areas under ‘dangerous’ heat index classification
In the latest heat index bulletin of PAGASA, it said that 36 areas in the country on Monday will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C......»»
Metro Manila, 34 iba pang lugar asahan ang ‘dangerous’ heat index –PAGASA
MAG-INGAT ulit mga ka-BANDERA sa matinding init! Kahit umulan na ‘nung nakaraan, nagbabala ang Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) na aasahang aabot sa “dangerous” levels ang heat index sa Metro Manila at 34 pang lugar ngayong araw, May 13. Para sa mga hindi aware, ang “danger” category ay nasa pagitan ng 42°C to.....»»
Heat index in Laoag, Aparri may reach 46 °C on Sunday – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Two areas, namely Laoag City in Ilocos Norte and Aparri in Cagayan, might experience the highest heat index on Sunday at 46 °C, according to the forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). These places are followed by Roxas City in Capiz and Guiuan in Eastern Samar at.....»»