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Odette survivor joins global climate lawsuit vs oil giant

A survivor of Super Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) joined victims of climate-related disasters from across the world in a criminal complaint against French oil giant TotalEnergies and its top shareholders for their contribution to the heating of the planet......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Fujitsu unveils its first Digital Innovation Hub in Southeast Asia

As part of Fujitsu’s plans to expand its co-creating program across Asia Pacific, Fujitsu Philippines is the first location in Southeast Asia to launch a Digital Innovation Hub to run co-design workshops and cater to the growing number of business innovators in the region.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

El Nino damage to Philippines agriculture hits 163 mln USD

MANILA, May 21 (Xinhua) -- The damage caused by the El Nino dry spell and drought to Philippine agriculture has reached 9.5 billion pesos (roughly 163 million U.S. dollars), the Department of Agriculture said Tuesday. The El Nino weather phenomenon has left a trail of destruction, damaging 163,694 hectares of agricultural land in 13 regions across the country, and adversely affecting the livelihoods of at least.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

SM Markets to open 15 new stores

The Sy family’s SM Group is adding as many as 15 stores under its umbrella brand SM Markets this year in a bid to reach more communities across the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

17,000 elderly living alone in Japan die at home in Jan.-March: police survey

TOKYO, May 19 (Xinhua) -- A recent survey by Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) showed that 17,034 elderly people living alone died at home across the country from January to March. The survey covered 60,466 dead bodies handled by Japanese police during the first three months of 2024. Of them, 21,716 were of people who lived by themselves, including cases of suicide. Nearly 80 percent of the "lonely dea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

DragonFi drops P20 minimum commission fee

DragonFi Securities Inc., the stock brokerage arm of Edgar “Injap” Sia’s DoubleDragon Corp., is removing the P20 minimum commission fee across all transactions effective today......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

All Megaworld buildings, malls now carbon neutral

Megaworld Corp., the real estate giant of tycoon Andrew Tan, has achieved carbon neutrality in all its company-owned office and mall developments across the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Extreme heat scorches parts of north India; New Delhi on high alert

NEW DELHI - Parts of northwest India sweltered under scorching temperatures Saturday, with the capital, New Delhi, under a severe weather alert as extreme temperatures struck parts of the country.India's weather department expects heat wave conditions to persist across the north for the next few days and has put several states on high alert.On Friday, parts of New Delhi reported up to 47.1 degrees Celsius.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Shear line, easterlies to bring cloudy skies, rainfall across Philippines

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reported that cloudy skies with rains are expected to affect the country on Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

31 areas, including Metro Manila, to hit dangerous heat index on May 19

State weather bureau PAGASA warned that the heat index in 31 areas across the country is expected to soar to dangerous levels on Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Climate change made April heat in Asia hotter, more likely — scientists

Exceptionally hot weather across Asia triggered health warnings, forced thousands of schools to close down, killed hundreds of people, and damaged crops......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

NBI-7 entrapment operation nets 9 illegal recruitment suspects in Talisay

CEBU CITY, Philippines —A total of nine individuals landed in jail after they were arrested in an entrapment operation at a beach resort in Barangay Pooc, Talisay City, Cebu, last Sunday, May 12, for being part of a syndicate conducting large-scale illegal recruitment activities across Cebu province. The group is accused of illegally recruiting hundreds.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Diaz, Licayan reign in Olivarez netfest

Jana Diaz kept the momentum of her recent two-title romp, reasserting her dominance across two divisions, while Al Tristan Licayan mirrored her success in the boys’ category in the Dr. Pablo Olivarez Sr. National Junior Tennis Championships in Sucat, Parañaque over the weekend......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Diaz on a roll, conquers Olivarez netfest

Jana Diaz kept the momentum of her recent two-title romp, reasserting her dominance across two divisions, while Al Tristan Licayan mirrored her success in the boys’ category in the Dr. Pablo Olivarez Sr. National Junior Tennis Championships......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Everyone s responsibility: How Finland is raising a generation of environmental ‘experts’

Finland’s education system emphasizes the importance of sustainability from day one — literally as early as kindergarten. And thanks to recent initiatives, circular economy practices are being taught across levels and among working professionals, so that circularity is practiced in “widely different sectors in distinct and specific ways.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

31 areas, including Metro Manila, face dangerous heat index on May 12

State weather bureau PAGASA warned that the heat index in 31 areas across the country, including parts of Metro Manila, is expected to soar to dangerous levels on Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Gabii sa Kabilin 2024: Bringing generations together to rediscover Cebu’s heritage

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The “Gabii Sa Kabilin” or “a night of heritage” annually brings together young and old to explore Cebu’s history. This year’s event, on May 10, 2024, attracted over a hundred locals who visited 11 museums and heritage sites across the city. History is shaped by diverse perspectives, young and old. Even.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Philippine agriculture loses over 103 mln USD due to El Nino

MANILA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and drought damage to Philippine agriculture has reached 5.9 billion pesos (103 million U.S. dollars), Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos said Thursday. Marcos added that at least 3.6 million Filipinos across the country have been affected by the El Nino phenomenon. While the Philippines copes with the sweltering weather, the Southeast Asian cou.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

JPGT presents 14-leg circuit

The Junior Philippine Golf Tour is set to ignite the passion and skills of young golfers across three age categories through a challenging 14-leg circuit beginning May 14 at Splendido Taal Golf Club in Laurel, Batangas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

JuanHand, FEdCenter announce partnership to revolutionize financial literacy in the Philippines

The partnership officially commenced in January 2024, which aims to revolutionize not only financial literacy but also transform the fintech landscape across the nation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024