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DepEd’s gradual shift to old school calendar gets support

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) recently announced the gradual shift to the old school calendar. The current school year, 2023-2024, will end on May 31, 2024. Meanwhile, the start of the school year 2024-2025 will be July 29, 2024 and will end on May 16, 2025, according to Department Order No......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Palarong Pambansa 2024: Cebu City allocates P205M for games

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City government has allocated a budget of P205 million for its hosting of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 this July. However, the amount is still subject to deliberation and approval by the city council. READ: DepEd expects Cebu City’s ‘world-class’ hosting of Palarong Pambansa Previously, during the signing of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Palarong Pambansa 2024: Malls, universities comprise most of sports venues

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Top-notch venues around Cebu City will be utilized for hosting the Palarong Pambansa 2024 from July 6 to 17. One of the key components that won Cebu City the bidding last year to host Palarong Pambansa is the availability and close proximity of its playing venues. In an earlier statement, Department of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Four lifters in contention for tickets to Paris

If the stars align, there’s a strong chance the Philippines will have four weightlifters in the Paris Olympics in July......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Samal resort gets notice of violation over hawksbill turtle hatchlings

The Department of Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) has issued a notice of violation to Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal for the illegal possession of hawksbill turtle hatchlings. The resort violated Republic Act 9147, which prohibits the exploitation of wildlife resources and their habitats. The law strictly prohibits collecting, hunting, or possessing wildlife or their by-products, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. In response to the notice, the resort's owner must release the turtle hatchlings within a day, or face legal action. Despite the resort's intention to care for and release the hatchlings after six months, DENR-Davao found 130 hatchlings inside styro boxes and emphasized the critical importance of immediately releasing them to ensure their survival. The Philippines recognizes five sea turtle species, with hawksbill and leatherback classified as critically endangered. DENR-Davao encourages individuals to report wildlife sightings and pledges to conduct public awareness campaigns for wildlife conservation. Isla Reta Beach Resort faced criticism for unauthorized plans to raise the hatchlings......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Recto sees ‘realistic’ 6-6.5 percent growth for Philippines

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is looking at a “more realistic” economic growth of at least six to 6.5 percent for this year, with medium-term economic expansion likely to be tempered as well......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

JAZA upbeat on Philippines growth prospects

Ayala Corp. chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala is upbeat on the Philippine economy’s growth this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Unilever bullish on Philippine growth prospects

Unilever Philippines is optimistic of sustaining robust growth this year as it aims to grow its business faster than the country’s gross domestic product......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Near-target 2023 GDP growth acceptable amidst economic challenges – Neda chief

INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The country’s chief socioeconomic planner, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), said that a 2023 economic growth slightly lower than the previous year’s 7.6 percent but near the government’s 6 to 7 percent target range would be considered acceptable, given the challenges faced by the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos

MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6-7 pct in 2023: Marcos

© Provided by Xinhua With robust growth, better management of overall inflation, and a decrease in unemployment rates, the Philippines has "gotten back on its feet from the reeling effect of the pandemic and the subsequent shocks," Philippine Preside.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

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 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos

MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6-7 pct in 2023: Marcos

© Provided by Xinhua With robust growth, better management of overall inflation, and a decrease in unemployment rates, the Philippines has "gotten back on its feet from the reeling effect of the pandemic and the subsequent shocks," Philippine Preside.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Lacson sees more political noise in coming months

Lacson sees more political noise in coming months.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Russia and Ukraine exchange POWs for the first time in months; bodies of fallen are also swapped

Russia and Ukraine exchange POWs for the first time in months; bodies of fallen are also swapped.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

US, China to resume military-to-military dialogue in 'coming months': Llyod Austin in Singapore

Singapore, May 31 (ANI) The United States and China will resume military-to-military communications "in the coming months," US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said after meeting with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Singapore on Friday. Austin and Dong met here on the margins of the Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss US- China defence relations, as well as regional and global security issues, according to a readout on th.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

6-8 months of conservation measures needed before return of pulpit panels

6-8 months of conservation measures needed before return of pulpit panels.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Espinoza: What happens after six months?

Espinoza: What happens after six months?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

BOSTON (AP) — The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday. Richard “Rick” Slayman had the transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in March at the age of 62. Surgeons said they believed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024