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Moment of truth for Ancajas, Inoue

For a while during Friday’s official weigh-in, there was hushed silence in the room when Jerwin Ancajas, the Filipino challenger, was told to strip naked in front of the scales......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

An F for Philippine education

An important document that’s been showing up in the inboxes and on the desks of both government and private-sector policymakers these past couple of weeks leaves no room in its title for misinterpretation: “Miseducation: The Failed System of Philippine Eduation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Comelec sets bidding for 2025 poll transmission system

The Commission on Elections plans to start next month the public bidding for the transmission system that will be used in the 2025 midterm elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Tigresses seek improvement even after 1st-round sweep

Despite finishing on top of the first round of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament, a lot of things still need to improve for the UST Golden Tigresses, team captain Bernadett Pepito said......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

‘Government broadband program key to digital push’

An international think tank has lauded the administration’s Broadband ng Masa Program, saying it is a critical component of efforts toward digital transformation and inclusivity, but warned there needs to be a greater push for improvement......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Big business in education

Improved facilities, better pay for teachers and other staff members and employees, improvement in the quality of education being received by students, stronger sports programs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

PH still among countries perceived to have corrupt governments

The Philippines remained among Asian countries perceived to have corrupt governments, but the “slight improvement” in the country’s ranking should be seen as “a challenge to do better and a reason for hope that the country is headed in the right direction,” according to a top Palace official. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin did not even.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Palace links improved corruption index ranking to digitalization processes

The government welcomed the country's slight improvement in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index, owing it to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s "efforts to streamline institutional processes and curtail opportunities for graft and corruption.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

EDITORIAL — 115th in transparency

With the recent controversy involving secret funds for both national and local government agencies, people may question the improvement, slight as it is at just one notch, in the Philippines’ ranking in the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Analysts expect inflation at around 3.8% for March

A BusinessWorld poll of 17 Philippine economists on March inflation rate projections revealed a median of 3.8%, with a high of 4.1% and a low of 3.5%......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Room to improve: Oftana still wants to be better after 3-Point Shootout reign

TNT's Calvin Oftana dethrones Paul Lee for the Guards/Wings Three-Point Shootout crown during the PBA All-Star Weekend in Bacolod City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Comelec cannot conduct Cha-cha plebiscite this year – poll chief

The Commission on Elections cannot conduct a plebiscite for the amendment of the 1987 Constitution this year, according to Comelec Chairman George Garcia......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

DoubleDragon breaks ground on new Hotel101 in Spain

DoubleDragon, the property developer owned by Injap Sia and Tony Caktiong, announced that it has already broken ground on its 680-room Hotel101-Madrid and signed a contract for the hotel’s construction with Ferrovial Construction......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Comelec ready to hold demo for 2025 poll machines

The Commission on Elections has assured the public that it is ready to conduct a voting demonstration in Congress with the new machine that will be used in the May 2025 midterm elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

‘I will kill you’: Mayor Baste gives stern warning to criminals

DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian Duterte said there is no room for criminals and corruption in the city......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Inflation halts 4-month decline

Headline inflation may have picked up for the first time in four months in February, mainly driven by higher rice prices and electricity rates, according to a poll of top economists......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Comelec grants P18-billion election contract to Korean-led consortium

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved a nearly P18 billion contract to lease an automated election system for the 2025 midterm polls to a joint venture led by the controversial South Korean company Miru Systems Co. Ltd. Comelec Chair George Garcia announced the decision on Thursday, stating that the poll body unanimously.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Money tops Pinoys’ Valentine gift wishes – SWS poll

For many Filipinos, being practical seems to be the best way to celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s Day......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Fewer Pinoys see better quality of life – SWS poll

Despite a having a positive outlook for 2024, a smaller percentage of Filipinos expect to have a better quality of life this year, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Support up for military patrols in West Philippine Sea – OCTA poll

More Filipinos support expanded naval patrols and troop presence in the West Philippine Sea to assert the country’s territorial rights in the area, a recent survey conducted by OCTA Research showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024