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Government tackling high construction costs

The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, making housing even more unaffordable for Kiwi families."Further analysis shows building costs are consistently higher.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Ronquillo, Kampton power Green Spiker past Falcons

La Salle's one-two punch of JM Ronquillo and Noel Kampton could not be contained as the Green Spikers swept the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 25-22, 25-23, 26-24, in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball opener Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Eala punches three-set win vs Russian foe

Alex Eala stood her ground in a battle in the first two sets with Russian Ekaterina Yashina before stepping up and zooming to a 7-6(1), 6(4)-7, 6-0 win to move to the W50 Indore quarterfinals in India......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Hidilyn Diaz eyes World Cup campaign in buildup for ‘last Olympics’

Opting to pace herself this time, Hidilyn Diaz skips the Asian Championships to focus on the World Cup, where the Filipina weightlifter vies to punch a Paris Olympics ticket.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

NBA: Miami Heat retire Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 jersey

MIAMI — Udonis Haslem averaged 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in his career. He never made an All-Star team. Never had a triple-double. Never signed anything close to a max contract. Never even won a player of the week award. The stats might seem ordinary. Yet to the Miami Heat, he’s forever legendary. The Miami.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Apple Overtakes Samsung as World’s Top Smartphone Seller after Over a Decade

Apple has dethroned Samsung as the world’s leading smartphone seller, marking the end of Samsung’s 12-year dominance according to stats. This comes as data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) revealed that Apple secured the top spot in 2023, having sold 234.6 million units, claiming a 20.1% market share. In contrast, Samsung trailed with 226.6 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Magsayo punches his way into super featherweight top 10 world rankings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion, Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo is starting to make his presence felt in the super featherweight division after cracking into the world’s latest top 10 rankings.  Magsayo, the former World Boxing Council (WBC) world featherweight champion, is currently ranked NO. 7 in both the WBC and World Boxing Association (WBA). .....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Antipolo City throws support on Ajido

The Antipolo City government led by Mayor Casimiro “Jun” Ynares III will provide support to Antipolo-born swimmer Jamesray Mishael Ajido, who won the country’s lone gold medal in record-breaking fashion at the recent 11th Asian Age-Group Swimming Championships......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Adjusting Your Budget for Unforeseen Circumstances

Life throws curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs will hit your wallet hard. From unexpected medical bills to car repairs more than what you allocated under “car maintenance,” unforeseen circumstances can disrupt your carefully crafted budget. There are ways to go about this, though. Here are some ways you can adjust your spending plan effectively when […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Batangas teams force showdown

Alpha Bah made all his 17 free throws on the way to a season-high 36 points as Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas downed Diliman College, 80-70, yesterday to set up an intriguing quarterfinal showdown with University of Batangas in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 at the Paco Arena in Manila......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Sultan suffers shock KO loss to Japanese prospect

Jonas Sultan throws a right, but Riku Masuda sneaks in a wicked left straight to the liver, sending the Filipino down for the first time in his career.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

NBA: James has triple double as Lakers outgun Warriors in thrilling double-OT game

SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James made a pair of free throws with 1.2 seconds left in the second overtime to cap his triple-double of 36 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists, outdueling Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 145-144 on Saturday night. Curry hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Local officials’ union throws support behind charter change

Not all local government officials, however, share the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines' position on the initiative to amend the Constitution.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Jimmy Butler returns from 7-game absence, guides Heat past Nets in overtime thriller

Jimmy Butler scored 31 points in a successful return from a sprained toe and hit the go-ahead free throws with.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

3 Reasons Why Should Start an Emergency Fund Today

Life is unpredictable, and it often throws unexpected challenges our way. Whether it’s a sudden medical bill, a car breakdown, or losing a job without warning, these unfortunate situations can leave us financially unprepared, causing unnecessary stress and uncertainty. However, a simple yet powerful solution is maintaining an emergency fund. Financial Safety Net A robust […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Did Bulner blunder?

In 1998, Malcolm Bulner was the referee when Manny Pacquiao knocked out Chatchai Sasakul in the eighth round to wrest the WBC flyweight crown on the Phuttamanthon campus grounds just outside of Bangkok......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Gathering of champions

The stars descended on the Okada Grand Ballroom last Sunday as former world boxing champions gathered to celebrate the launch of the 1st Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night with WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman as guest of honor and speaker......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Blow-By-Blow Okada: Bacosa posts 3rd straight KO victory

Tall and rangy lightweight Eman Bacosa posted a third-round stoppage over Jan Clyde Langahin during a special presentation of Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow Sunday at the Okada Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Bacosa headlines Blow-By-Blow boxing card at Okada

Crowd favorite Eman Bacosa headlines a special presentation of Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow on Sunday at the Okada Manila......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

More Filipino boxers gunning for world title in 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Passionate Filipino boxing fans were utterly disappointed with Jerwin Ancajas‘ ninth-round knockout loss in the hands of World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue in Tokyo, Japan, last Saturday. Many of these fans believed that the era of Philippine boxing was over and finding another “Manny Pacquiao” wasn’t that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024