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Philippines launches campaign to boost halal industry

MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Tuesday launched a four-year plan to boost the halal industry, hoping to turn the country into a leading halal hub in the Asia-Pacific region by 2028. Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan "aspires to establish the Philippines as a customer-focused, collaborative, comprehensive, and comp.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Smoking: Research shows its lasting effect after quitting

Researchers are still discovering how smoking continues to harm people’s health even years after they quit, with a new study on Wednesday revealing tobacco’s lasting effect on the immune system. Despite the tobacco industry long fighting to conceal the dangers of smoking, tobacco is now known to kill more than eight million people globally a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Cebu’s Buytrago suits up for PHL in AVC beach v’ball tour

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu will be well-represented in the upcoming international beach volleyball tilt billed as the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open on April 4-7.  Cebuano veteran beach volleyball player James Buytrago will play for the men’s team under the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF).  This will be Buytrago’s first.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

5-year halt in Metro Manila train begins March 28

The Philippine National Railways will stop its operations in Metro Manila starting March 28 to clear the alignment where the North-South Commuter Railway will be built......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

BSP steps up consumer protection program

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is adopting a framework which will assess any business conduct or practices that may cause harm to financial consumers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Sunlight Air to move operations to Clark International Airport

Starting April 1, boutique airline Sunlight Air will mainly operate in its new home, Clark International Airport (CRK)......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Missing the commuter train

After the Holy Week, the daily commute for around 30,000 people will become more difficult......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Czech Republic supports MRT-3 maintenance

Maintenance of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will continue with the support of the Czech Republic, where the firm that supplies its train sets is based, the Department of Transportation said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Marcial to train in the United States for upcoming pro bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial will spend his training camp in the United States for his homecoming professional bout tentatively slated in March at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila. The 28-year-old boxer, probably the lone middleweight prospect in the Philippines, flew to the United States on Friday, January.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Billions for commercial tuna industry, crumbs for fisherfolk

Months of investigation by Bulatlat revealed that the booming commercial tuna industry in General Santos City, dubbed the Philippines’ “tuna capital,” favors industrial scale commercial fishing fleets at the expense of the livelihood of thousands of ordinary fisherfolk. The post Billions for commercial tuna industry, crumbs for fisherfolk appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Business groups laud passage of Salt Industry Development Act

Business groups Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) welcomed the approval of a law that aims to revive the salt industry which is seen to support economic growth and help create jobs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Is AI Taking Over My Job? 5 Ways GenAI is Affecting Jobs in the Philippine IT-BPM Industry

Amidst the hustle of the Philippine economic landscape, the Information Technology Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry is undergoing a radical shift fueled by Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). A dynamic journey of challenges and opportunities is redefining the industry’s future. Led by the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), immerse in a fast-paced […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Philippines to revitalize seaweed industry to regain top exporter

MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday vowed to revitalize the country's seaweed industry by beefing up the government support to local seaweed producers and boosting the potential of the second biggest export earner in Philippine aquaculture. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel expressed optimism about the Philippine seaweed industry's potential t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Philippines to revitalize seaweed industry to regain top exporter

MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday vowed to revitalize the country's seaweed industry by beefing up the government support to local seaweed producers and boosting the potential of the second biggest export earner in Philippine aquaculture. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel expressed optimism about the Philippine seaweed industry's potential t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Standardize maritime industry system, Marina told

Citing what he described as “obsolete” rules in the maritime industry, President Marcos has instructed the Maritime Industry Authority to standardize existing systems to make them at par with global standards as the government is completing an updated development plan for the sector......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Man nabbed for burning clothes and causing panic in Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 24-year-old man was nabbed for burning his belongings at his aunt’s house and causing panic among his neighbors in Purok 3 Upper, Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City early Thursday morning, April 18. The man cited mental and emotional distress for his actions. Despite not causing physical harm, the accused was arrested.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Couple found dead in tent in Bohol: Death due to inhaling toxic fumes

Trigger warning: This story mentions self-harm or suicide. CEBU CITY, Philippines – Investigations continue to shed light on the death of a French and Cebuana couple inside a tent in a subdivision in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. But initial investigations pointed to suicide, police in Central Visayas said. Coroners in Tagbilaran City ruled that the victims,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Why Choosing the Right Tools and Equipment Helps Boost Productivity

Improvising and being resourceful is a good trait for an entrepreneur but being too much of it can also harm the productivity and safety of the business. Using proper tools and equipment can help lessen the workload and make business operations much smoother. Here are three reasons why using the right tools and equipment is […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

From cast to teens, ‘Barbie’ film’s view on patriarchy resonated

Actor Simu Liu, who played one of the Kens in the Oscar-nominated Barbie movie, experienced a revelation when he first read the script and its commentary about the harm inflicted by patriarchy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Hontiveros hails DOJ order to take legal action vs Quiboloy

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice’s decision to pursue charges of sexual abuse and qualified trafficking against Apollo Quiboloy is a victory for all women who have endured pain and harm at the religious leader’s hands, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Monday. Hontiveros, in a statement, specifically called this “positive” development “a gift to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024