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Philippines tells China to leave Panatag now, summons envoy

Two days after two of its ships were attacked and damaged with water cannons by the Chinese coast guard, the Philippine government yesterday summoned Beijing’s second highest diplomat in Manila to relay its protest and demand that Chinese ships immediately leave Panatag Shoal where the attacks took place......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Reverting to old school calendar can’t be rushed – DepEd

Even after a week of suspended onsite classes due to extreme heat, the Department of Education cannot immediately shift to the old school calendar as it takes away rest days from teachers, students and school personnel, Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte said yesterday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Reverting to old school calendar can’t be rushed – DepEd

Even after a week of suspended onsite classes due to extreme heat, the Department of Education cannot immediately shift to the old school calendar as it takes away rest days from teachers, students and school personnel, Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte said yesterday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Russian opposition leader Navalny is dead, says prison service

(1st UPDATE) The Federal Penitentiary Service of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District says Alexei Navalny 'felt unwell' after a walk on Friday, and 'almost immediately lost consciousness'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

3 injured after fire hits houses in Tisa on Monday morning

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two fires hit Brgy. Tisa, Cebu City on Monday, February 5, and injured two individuals and left P1.6 million in damages. Based on reports from the Cebu City Fire Office, the first fire occurred at 7:53 a.m. in a house in 1st Naya Village but was immediately put out. Roughly 20.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Samal resort gets notice of violation over hawksbill turtle hatchlings

The Department of Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) has issued a notice of violation to Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal for the illegal possession of hawksbill turtle hatchlings. The resort violated Republic Act 9147, which prohibits the exploitation of wildlife resources and their habitats. The law strictly prohibits collecting, hunting, or possessing wildlife or their by-products, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. In response to the notice, the resort's owner must release the turtle hatchlings within a day, or face legal action. Despite the resort's intention to care for and release the hatchlings after six months, DENR-Davao found 130 hatchlings inside styro boxes and emphasized the critical importance of immediately releasing them to ensure their survival. The Philippines recognizes five sea turtle species, with hawksbill and leatherback classified as critically endangered. DENR-Davao encourages individuals to report wildlife sightings and pledges to conduct public awareness campaigns for wildlife conservation. Isla Reta Beach Resort faced criticism for unauthorized plans to raise the hatchlings......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Philippines gross int l reserves rise to 104.48 bln USD in May

MANILA, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) rose to 104.48 billion U.S. dollars at the end of May from 102.65 billion dollars at the end of April, the Philippine central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the latest GIR level represents a more than adequate external liquidity buffer equivalent to 7.7 months' worth of imports of goods and payments of se.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

Philippines gross int l reserves rise to 104.48 bln USD in May

MANILA, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) rose to 104.48 billion U.S. dollars at the end of May from 102.65 billion dollars at the end of April, the Philippine central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the latest GIR level represents a more than adequate external liquidity buffer equivalent to 7.7 months' worth of imports of goods and payments of se.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Mandaue reclamation project to begin first phase by end of 2024

Mandaue reclamation project to begin first phase by end of 2024.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

CLI to develop more high-end projects

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), a listed property developer focused in the Visayas and Mindanao, intends to develop more high-end residential projects following the success of its 38 Park Avenue development in Cebu......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Garcia hopeful CCSC rubberized track oval will be done by end of June

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is hopeful that the installation of the rubberized track oval will be completed by the end of June. Garcia said that he saw a huge improvement since he visited the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) last week. “Nalipay ko sa gibuhat sa contractor nga.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina

The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024

Marcos approves return to old school calendar; SY 2024-2025 to end April 15

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday approved a proposal for schools in basic education to end School Year 2024-2025 on April 15 as part of the government's gradual revert to the old academic calendar without cutting the required number of school days and resorting to Saturday classes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

2 Basilan warring clans end 7-year-old dispute

2 Basilan warring clans end 7-year-old dispute.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Banks ease exposure in real estate in 2023

The exposure of Philippine banks and trust entities to the volatile property segment eased slightly to 20.17 percent of total loans in end-December 2023 from 20.55 percent in end-September last year, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Philippines gross int l reserves level settles at 103.4 bln USD in April

MANILA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) decreased to 103.4 billion U.S. dollars at the end of April from 104.1 billion dollars at the end of March, the Philippine central bank said Tuesday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the latest GIR level represents a more than adequate external liquidity buffer equivalent to 7.7 months' worth of imports of goods and payments.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

PH takes progressive stance at global negotiations to end plastic pollution

PH takes progressive stance at global negotiations to end plastic pollution.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

DepEd urges indoor end-of-school ceremonies

As the extreme heat is expected to continue this month, the Department of Education (DepEd) has advised all schools nationwide to hold their end-of-school-year or EOSY rites, such as graduation and moving-up ceremonies, indoors......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Pacers end playoff drought, eliminate Bucks

Pacers end playoff drought, eliminate Bucks.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Caring beyond curing

The Healthway Cancer Care Hospital is a labor of love,’ says Dr. Jaime Ysmael, president and CEO, Healthway Medical Network. ‘It is aimed at providing a different kind of cancer care that’s more holistic, delivering end-to-end cancer services — from screening to diagnosis, treatment, and post-cancer care.’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024