Standard Chartered extends expertise in fund raising
Standard Chartered Bank aims to help governments and companies raise more funds to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
KATRIBU on the impact of Maharlika Investment Fund on the Moro and Indigenous Peoples
A speech delivered by Beverly Longid, KATRIBU National Convenor, during the Maharlika Investment Fund forum organized by the First Quarter Storm (FQS) Movement......»»
Singaporean embassy in India extends Holi wishes, shares images of celebrations in Barsana
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): As Indians across the world geared up to ring in the festival of colours, the Singaporean embassy in the national capital extended its greetings for Holi, wishing that the festival would bring peace and joy to all. It also shared mesmerising pictures of Holi celebrations in one of India's oldest and most popular pilgrimage sites, Barsana, in Uttar Pradesh. A post on the official X handle.....»»
Speaking up for survivors of human trafficking: Victoria Nyanjura s story
The UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking (UNVTF) provides humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of trafficking in persons through the awarding of grants to civil society organizations. Victoria Nyanjura was recently elected as Chair of the UNVTF and is the first-ever survivor of human traffi.....»»
SB19 s Pablo leads Earth Hour in Manila
SB19 leader Pablo, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippine's new Earth Hour Music Ambassador, led the annual switch-off event in Manila City last weekend......»»
Go extends aid to Muntinlupa fire victims
In observance of Fire Prevention Month, Sen. Bong Go and his Malasakit Team distributed aid on March 21 to almost 1,000 families in Alabang, Muntinlupa who were affected by a recent fire......»»
GTA 6s release may slip to 2026 as development has reportedly fallen behind – The Daily Guardia
The much-anticipated release of GTA 6 is reportedly facing delays, raising concerns among fans and developers alike. According to sources, the development of the game.....»»
Singaporean embassy in India extends Holi wishes, shares images of celebrations in Barsana
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): As Indians across the world geared up to ring in the festival of colours, the Singaporean embassy in the national capital extended its greetings for Holi, wishing that the festival would bring peace and joy to all. It also shared mesmerising pictures of Holi celebrations in one of India's oldest and most popular pilgrimage sites, Barsana, in Uttar Pradesh. A post on the official X handle.....»»
SC affirms ruling granting bail to ex-Masbate lawmaker, Napoles
The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed a ruling of the Sandiganbayan that allowed businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate congresswoman Rizalina Seachone-Laneta to post bail in the plunder charges filed against them in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork scam......»»
SC upholds decision granting Napoles bail in one PDAF case
Pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate Rep. Rizalina Seachon-Lanete have been allowed to post bail after the Supreme Court dismissed a case related to the Priority Development Assistance Fund......»»
Agoda Unveils Asia’s Top 9 Nature Destinations
To mark the launch of Eco Deals 2024, Agoda’s flagship US$1 million partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the digital travel platform has compiled a list of some of Asia’s favored nature destinations across Asia, based on searches made on Agoda in January 2024. Enric Casals, Vice President of Southeast Asia, Agoda, […].....»»
GSIS taps Maya for payments
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System is expanding its payment channels through a partnership with digital bank Maya Bank Inc......»»
Earth Hour, 5 Reasons to Participate
On March 23, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, everyone in the world is encouraged to turn off their lights and appliances. Dubbed Earth Hour, this global event started in Australia back in 2007 as a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) initiative. It might be easy to wave off Earth Hour as just 60 minutes of.....»»
Time to Shine: Make Your Mark for Earth Hour at SM Malls
Small actions can make a big difference. This year, SM Supermalls invites everyone to #GiveAnHourForEarth by joining millions around the world in the annual Global Lights Switch Off on March 23 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. This 2024, SM marks 16 years of commitment in supporting the annual campaign initiated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).....»»
Filipino seafarers injured in Houthi attack back in Philippines
They arrived via a chartered medical evacuation flight on Thursday morning after they were cleared “fit for travel” by medical authorities in Djibouti. .....»»
Marcos starts 4-day visit in Melbourne for Asean summit
MELBOURNE—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Australia at 7:15 p.m. (4:15 p.m. Manila time) on Sunday to start the four-day second part of his visit. He, along with the first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their official delegation, landed at Melbourne Airport aboard a chartered Philippine Airlines flight PR 001. He will be in Melbourne from.....»»
‘Tight monetary policy to restrict FDI inflow’
The higher-for-longer interest rate environment is expected to constrain the inflow of foreign direct investments into the Philippines next year, according to Standard Chartered Bank......»»
DOLE raises minimum wage in Northern Mindanao
The region's wages body also increases the monthly minimum wage of house helpers by P500 for chartered cities and first-class municipalities and P1,500 for other municipalities.....»»
Artjoy Torregosa flexes winning form in Singapore marathon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vaunted long-distance runner Artjoy Torregosa flexed her winning form in the recently concluded Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon after emerging as the fastest female 21-kilometer finisher, despite being not recognized by the organizers as the overall winner last Sunday, December 3, in Singapore. Torregosa raced head-to-head against Singapore’s top long-distance runners and.....»»
StanChart bullish on Philippines growth
Newly appointed Standard Chartered Bank Philippine CEO Mike Samson is optimistic about the Philippines’ economic growth prospects......»»
Thai nationals escape Myanmar s conflict, returning home on chartered flights
SHAN STATE, Myanmar - Over 200 Thai nationals are being rescued and flown back to Thailand after being caught in the crossfire of clashes between soldiers and armed ethnic-minority groups in northern Myanmar, according to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Myanmar's military, which seized power in a coup in 2021, is facing armed opposition from an alliance of three ethnic minority groups and pro-democracy acti.....»»