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Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos
MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»
Philippine economy growth may reach 6-7 pct in 2023: Marcos
© Provided by Xinhua With robust growth, better management of overall inflation, and a decrease in unemployment rates, the Philippines has "gotten back on its feet from the reeling effect of the pandemic and the subsequent shocks," Philippine Preside.....»»
Slow Food youth
Before you think this column is about slow learners, let me bring back the idea about Slow Food and its principles – good, clean and fair food......»»
Positive 2024 profit outlook for PAL, CebuPac
The country’s local airlines – flag-carrier Philippine Airlines and Gokongwei-owned Cebu Pacific Air – are likely to register a profit this year, based on global projections of the International Air Transport Association......»»
Positive 2024 profit outlook for PAL, CebuPac
The country’s local airlines – flag-carrier Philippine Airlines and Gokongwei-owned Cebu Pacific Air – are likely to register a profit this year, based on global projections of the International Air Transport Association......»»
AXA and Metrobank: Where the pioneering bancassurance partnership is headed?
JV partners from Metrobank and AXA Philippines executives gather during the country visit of AXA International Markets CEO Hassan El-Shabrawishi. The joint venture group maintains a positive outlook going into 2024, anchoring on its long history of strong allegiance......»»
Queen of Tears: Crash Landing on Tears
The title says it all. Queen of Tears, the hit K-drama series now streaming on Netflix, is an engrossing romance between a married couple where the camera is focused half the time on the tears rolling down the porcelain cheeks of the leading lady Hong Hae In (Kim Ji-won), sometimes in slow motion for emphasis......»»
Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff.....»»
Critical minerals are key to the green movement
Given the effects of climate change that are already being felt around the globe especially among the most vulnerable countries like the Philippines, there is now greater urgency in finding fast and high- impact solutions that would at least slow down, if not reverse, global warming......»»
Asia-Pacific’s alarming loss of biodiversity
In recent months, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and others have pointed to an increase in food insecurity and “hunger hotspots” in various parts of Asia and the Pacific. While conflicts and climate crises can carry some of the blame, we must acknowledge that the slow but steady erosion of our region’s biodiversity is an equal or even greater threat to our future food security......»»
Cebu weather: Pagasa forecasts slightly to moderate conditions
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu weather is forecasted to be a continuation of slight to moderate conditions with potential heat index concerns in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province the weather bureau based in Mactan said. In its issued weather outlook on May 18, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).....»»
2 motorcycle riders die in road crash in Philippines
MANILA, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed after their motorcycle rammed into a truck in the Philippine capital before dawn on Monday, authorities said. A street video surveillance camera caught the speeding motorcycle with the male riders crashed into the back of the slow-moving trailer truck in Tondo, a district in Manila City. The victims died at the scene. Emergency responders said the dr.....»»
Returning MJ Philips of Petro Gazz grateful for team’s patience
MJ Phillips is taking things slow as she returns to the fray for the Petro Gazz Angels in crunch time at the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference......»»
Cebu temperatures to hit 40°C as scorching weather persists
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The searing heatwave continues in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province as temperatures are expected to soar and the maximum heat index is projected to peak at 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday, April 27. This forecast comes from the 24-hour weather outlook and extended forecast released by the Philippine.....»»
Banks see higher loan demand in Q2
Philippine banks are projecting a higher loan demand from both corporate and household borrowers in the second quarter amid a rosier economic outlook and more attractive financing terms from lenders......»»
IM Yap grabs lead Cebu Chess Masters Invitational
CEBU CITY, Philippines — International Master (IM) Kim Steven Yap led the second day of the ongoing Cebu Chess Masters Invitational held at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu this weekend. IM Yap, the second seed of the tournament, racked up three straight wins to bounce back from his slow day one outing. He defeated third seed.....»»
BSP keeps policy rates anew
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — Philippine monetary officials on Thursday maintained the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key rates after noting that inflation dynamics and risks to the outlook........»»
Business confidence improves in Q2 – BSP
Companies in the Philippines have a more bullish outlook for the second quarter and the next 12 months amid expectations of higher consumer demand, uptick in business activities as well as easing inflation......»»
Why the dollar is still strong
Despite the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Fitch’s credit rating downgrade of the US, the lowering of the US credit rating outlook to negative by Moody’s and a growing US debt burden, the US dollar has regained its strength......»»
Why the dollar is still strong
Despite the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Fitch’s credit rating downgrade of the US, the lowering of the US credit rating outlook to negative by Moody’s and a growing US debt burden, the US dollar has regained its strength......»»