Revival of US GSP seen this year
The revival of the United States’ Generalized Scheme of Preferences will likely happen this year, possibly even before the US presidential elections in November......»»
Newly inaugurated roads in Dalaguete seen to help farmers
Newly inaugurated roads in Dalaguete seen to help farmers.....»»
Senators buck revival of NFA import power
Several senators are opposing the proposal of the Department of Agriculture to restore the power of the National Food Authority to import rice......»»
Gealon Airsoft Games offer action-packed experience for participants
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor and lawyer Rey Gealon led the revival of one of Cebu’s most popular extreme sports — airsoft through the Gealon Airsoft Games (GAG) Urban Storm 8 “Extraction” at the South Road Properties (SRP) over the weekend. Over 18 airsoft teams are currently vying for supremacy at the makeshift.....»»
Nicole Scherzinger ng Pussycat Dolls ‘Best Actress’ sa Olivier Awards 2024
PROUD na ibinandera ng dating miyembro ng Pussycat Dolls na si Nicole Scherzinger ang latest achievement sa kanyang karera. Kinilala siyang “Best Actress” sa 2024 Laurence Olivier Awards para sa magaling niyang pagganap bilang si Norma Desmond ng West-End musical revival na “Sunset Boulevard.” Sa pamamagitan ng Instagram, ibinandera ni Nicole ang saya na kanyang.....»»
Fil-Am Nicole Scherzinger, Sunset Boulevard lead 2024 Olivier Award nominations
The third West End revival of "Sunset Boulevard" starring Filipino-American singer Nicole Scherzinger leads the nominations for the 2024 Laurence Olivier Awards......»»
Philippines embraces coffee industry revival
© Provided by Xinhua The Philippines lies in the "coffee belt," a region conducive to growing quality coffee trees. Thanks to its rich volcanic soil and warm climate, the archipelago once stood as one of the world's leading coffee producers......»»
Philippines embraces coffee industry revival
© Provided by Xinhua The Philippines lies in the "coffee belt," a region conducive to growing quality coffee trees. Thanks to its rich volcanic soil and warm climate, the archipelago once stood as one of the world's leading coffee producers......»»
Tom Holland to star in West End s Romeo and Juliet
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland will make his theater comeback after being cast in the West End revival of "Romeo and Juliet.".....»»
Settle Cha-cha mode at LEDAC
Two veteran lawmakers who figured prominently in past attempts to amend the country’s 1987 Constitution took me down memory lane amid the latest revival of Charter change (Cha-cha) moves. Specifically, they are erstwhile Senate president Franklin Drilon and former Negros Occidental congressman Margarito Teves, who both tried to help amend the Constitution in the past but their efforts ended in vain......»»
Sports and medical tourism eyed to sustain Davao-Manado-Davao flights
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 January) — Sports and medical tourism is the “low-hanging fruit” that can sustain the possible revival of the air connectivity between Davao City and Manado in Indonesia, a business leader said. Arturo Milan, co-chair of the Regional Development Council, told “Wednesdays Media Forum at the Habi at Kape,” that tourism could potentially […].....»»
Tobacco output seen surpassing 42 million kg this year
The country’s tobacco production this year could expand to a three-year high of over 42 million kilograms on the back of higher demand and better prices, the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) said......»»
Strong El Niño to end this month – Pagasa
The strong El Niño is seen to end this month, but state meteorologists warned the public that its adverse effects may continue to be felt until May......»»
Only 1 tropical cyclone seen this month – PAGASA
No more than one tropical cyclone may enter the Philippine area of responsibility this month......»»
Philippines logs 40 pertussis deaths this year
MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Forty children have died of whopping cough, a respiratory infection also called pertussis, since this year, the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) has reported. The DOH said in a statement on Wednesday that cases have continued to increase since the start of this year, recording 568 cases from Jan. 1 to March 16. "The total number of cases for the same period in 2023 was.....»»
Further improvement in Philippines external position seen
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees a further improvement in the country’s external payments position this year due to a likely higher balance of payments (BOP) surplus and a narrower current account (CA) deficit......»»
Moody’s outlook: Philippine banks remain on stable footing
Moody’s Investors Service has maintained a stable outlook for Philippine banks as interest rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas this year are seen to support economic recovery......»»
Higher consumption seen to drive GDP growth faster
The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster pace this year with the record-high employment and lower inflation likely to support consumption spending, according to First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Capital Markets Research......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 11
PHNOM PENH -- A newborn Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin was spotted on Sunday, becoming the first newborn calf recorded in the country so far this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a news release. The latest born dolphin calf was seen at a dolphin pool in northeast Kratie province's Chetr Borei district by river guards and a research team of the Fisheries Administration and the Wor.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 11
PHNOM PENH -- A newborn Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin was spotted on Sunday, becoming the first newborn calf recorded in the country so far this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a news release. The latest born dolphin calf was seen at a dolphin pool in northeast Kratie province's Chetr Borei district by river guards and a research team of the Fisheries Administration and the Wor.....»»
Millennials, Gen Zs seen to lift travel demand
Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines is banking on the youth to carry the travel demand this year, as they tend to involve their loved ones in their plans, increasing spending on trips......»»