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My hero, bestest actress : Shaina Magdayao attends Meryl Streep s talk in Cannes
Actress Shaina Magdayao was starstruck to be in the same room as award-winning actress Meryl Streep at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival......»»
The walk of life
I have heard about people who have done the Camino twice, three times, sometimes even going the whole 800 kilometers on the Camino Frances and upon reaching Santiago, going back to the origin, which is St. Jean du Port. And some like me who, as beginners, take the shortest route from Sarria to Santiago. Believe me, all these names of towns were all the same to me until it was time to prepare for the walk. And preparations are key if you are to enjoy and get the best out of this experience of a lifetime......»»
More anti-smoking ban violators nabbed
THE Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) and the Davao City Police Office apprehended more Anti-Smoking Ordinance violators during the first three months of the year compared to the same period last year......»»
Shell Pilipinas net income jumps to P1.4 billion in Q1
Shell Pilipinas Corp. reported a net income of P1.4 billion in the first quarter, reversing the P310.2-million net loss booked in the same quarter last year......»»
The pros and cons of biking
CEBU CITY, Philippines–Cycling or biking remains one of the most popular outdoor sports for many Cebuanos up to this day. From being an alternative means of transportation and, at the same time, a hyped up sport during the Covid-19 pandemic, cycling eventually became a mainstay in Cebu’s vibrant sports scene. Every weekend, Cebuanos get to.....»»
The allure of Japan
Safety, reliability and quality are among the topmost considerations I have for choosing Japan as my premier travel destination in Asia, and I would surmise, the same goes for most Filipinos nowadays, especially with the Japanese yen at an all-time low, making it even cheaper to visit now......»»
Filipina golfers launch bids in LPGA, Epson tours
Yuka Saso and Bianca Pagdanganan drew same tee times but on opposite nines as they kick off their campaign against the world’s best in the Mizuho Americas Open......»»
China Coast Guard issues warnings to trespassing Philippine vessels
BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- The China Coast Guard on Wednesday issued radio warnings to Philippine ships trespassing into the waters under China's jurisdiction. On the same day, when answering a foreign media question on Filipino fishing boats heading from the Philippines to the surrounding waters of Huangyan Dao, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that Huangyan Dao has always been China's te.....»»
When Too Much Benchmarking and Emulating Become Bad
Benchmarking and emulation are valuable methods for any entrepreneur. Studying successful companies and strategies can provide valuable insights and inspiration. The winning formula is already there in front of you, you just need to do the same thing. However, there’s a fine line between learning from others and becoming a mere copycat. Here’s why relying […].....»»
BSP Reports 2.6% Increase in Overseas Remittances
According to a recent report by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), personal remittances from Overseas Filipinos (OFs) saw a 2.6% rise in March 2024 compared to the same period last year. This year’s remittances surged from USD 2.97 billion in March 2023 to USD 3.05 billion, marking a 2.6% increase. BSP attributes this growth […].....»»
Security Bank earns P2.6 billion in Q1
Security Bank Corp. earned 11 percent more to P2.62 billion in the first three months from P2.36 billion in the same period last year amid the robust growth in the bank’s retail and micro, small, medium enterprise businesses......»»
Philippines sees remittances rise 2.6 pct in March
MANILA, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached 3.05 billion U.S. dollars in March, recording a 2.6 percent growth year-on-year, the Philippine central bank said on Wednesday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the cumulative personal remittances in the first quarter amounted to 9.15 billion dollars, 2.8 percent higher than the amount in the same period in 2023. The.....»»
Agriculture loans surge to P3.2 trillion
Loans extended by banks to the agriculture sector significantly rose to P3.2 trillion as of June 2023 from the P848 million agri-agra credit allocated in the same period in 2022, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said......»»
Man kills self while visiting mother’s grave in Dalaguete, Cebu on Mother’s Day
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 24-year-old man died after he reportedly committed suicide while visiting his mother’s grave at the Mantalongon Cemetery in Dalaguete, Cebu on Sunday, Mother’s Day. Police Corporal Jerson Entice, investigator of the Dalaguete Police Station, said that the victim was a Grade 12 student and a resident of the same barangay......»»
Man kills self while visiting mother’s grave in Dalaguete, Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 24-year-old man died after he reportedly committed suicide while visiting his mother’s grave at the Mantalongon Cemetery in Dalaguete, Cebu on Sunday, Mother’s Day. Police Corporal Jerson Entice, investigator of the Dalaguete Police Station, said that the victim was a Grade 12 student and a resident of the same barangay......»»
Landbank income improves by 11 percent in Q1
The net income of state-run Land Bank of the Philippines increased by 11 percent to P12 billion in the first quarter from P10.8 billion in the same quarter last year, mainly driven by high interest income from loans......»»
Sy-led Dominion Holdings books higher income in 1st quarter
Earnings of Dominion Holdings Inc. (formerly BDO Leasing & Finance Inc.) jumped by 30 percent to P75.9 million in the first quarter from P58.3 million in the same period last year......»»
NU, UST in virtual tag team duel
Different divisions, same casts of title protagonists......»»
Philippine economy expands 5.7% in Q1
MANILA — The Philippine economy expanded by 5.7 percent in the first quarter of the year, up from 5.5 percent in the previous quarter, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). However, this growth was below the government’s target and slower than the 6.4 percent growth recorded in the same period last year. The Marcos administration.....»»
Philippine economy grows by 5.7% in Q1 2024
The latest economic print is slower than last year’s growth in the same period with 6.4% but higher than the fourth quarter of 2023 with 5.5%......»»