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IPHO-Lanao del Sur gets P1.5-M grant, supplies
The community service programs of the Integrated Provincial Health Office-Lanao del Sur got a boost with a P1.5 million grant and 20 new wheelchairs from a ranking Bangsamoro regional parliament member, its top official announced on Sunday......»»
TNT secures quarterfinals berth
TNT secures quarterfinals berth.....»»
BFAR launches seafood Kadiwa grant program
BFAR launches seafood Kadiwa grant program.....»»
Tudela among 75 towns to receive P13.3M grant
Tudela among 75 towns to receive P13.3M grant.....»»
Davao swimmer Ernie Gawilan secures 3rd Paralympics spot
Davao swimmer Ernie Gawilan secures 3rd Paralympics spot.....»»
Mober secures $2-M in seed funding to electrify Philippine logistics
Mober secures $2-M in seed funding to electrify Philippine logistics.....»»
P2.34-M Pagcor grant to boost Himamaylan’s resilience efforts
P2.34-M Pagcor grant to boost Himamaylan’s resilience efforts.....»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
Cebu’s Elreen Ando bags two silver medals in Olympic qualifiers
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuana Olympian Elreen Ando claimed two silver medals in the women’s 59-kilogram division of the ongoing 2024 Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) Asian Championships-Olympic Qualifiers on Monday, February 5, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Ando, who was accompanied by her coach Ramon Solis and was with four other Filipina weightlifters, lifted a total of 213 kilograms......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, Jan. 11
TOKYO -- The death toll rose to 213 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Thursday, after a series of strong quakes of up to 7.6 magnitude jolted the prefecture and its vicinity, local media reported. A total of 52 people remained unaccounted for in the hardest-hit prefecture as of 9 a.m. local time, while at least 567 people suffered injuries due to the quakes, public broadcaster NHK said. (Japan-Ea.....»»
Suntrust secures $38 million loan for Parañaque casino project
Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc. has secured a $38-million loan to fund the development of its casino project in Parañaque City......»»
DOH secures 3 million vaccines vs pertussis
The Department of Health has secured around three million doses of vaccines against pertussis......»»
Asialink secures P300 million credit line from Taiwanese bank
Asialink Finance Corp. has secured a P300-million credit line facility from Taiwan’s Cathay United Bank, shoring up resources that small borrowers can tap into for their expansion plans......»»
Philex unit secures $70 million funding for Silangan mine
A wholly owned subsidiary of Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp. has secured an additional $70 million funding for the development and operation of its Silangan mine project in Surigao del Norte......»»
DLSU students win P1-million grant for cafeteria food waste to biogas project
Every year, De La Salle University’s cafeterias produce over 28,000 kilograms of kitchen waste, and are responsible for 480,000 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions.....»»
Rappler experiment among 10 featured in OpenAI’s Democratic Inputs to AI Grant Program
Rappler is one of 10 groups selected by OpenAI to implement its experiments, from nearly 1,000 who responded to the company’s call for ideas. Submissions came from across 113 countries. .....»»
TNT completes PBA playoff cast, drubs Phoenix as Pogoy returns
Drawing a prolific performance from import Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson and welcoming back star Roger Pogoy from a health scare, TNT secures the No. 8 seed in the quarterfinals.....»»
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).....»»
PH Secures PHP 222-B Investment from Germany
The Philippines has secured a substantial USD 4 billion (equivalent to PHP 222 billion) in investments across diverse sectors during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to Germany. President Marcos unveiled this information on Wednesday morning’s Facebook post, underlining the significance of these deals with Germany, a notable player in the European Union. Drawing on […].....»»
ADB approves 655,000 USD to help Philippine rural banks digitization
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it will provide grants totaling 655,000 U.S. dollars for the digitization of nine rural banks and a bank consortium in the Philippines. The grants are part of ADB's Fintech for Inclusion Transformation (FIT) program. The grant awardees were chosen from among rural banks nationwide serving women, farmers, fisherfolk, and micro, sma.....»»