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Bacolod records 2 more suspected pertussis cases

Bacolod records 2 more suspected pertussis cases.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Telco logs 26% more theft cases in network facilities

Telco logs 26% more theft cases in network facilities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Sari-sari stores post P8 billion in sales in 2023

Small neighborhood variety (sari-sari) stores in the Philippines recorded sales of more than P8 billion in 2023, more than 21 percent higher than the previous year’s tally of P6.6 billion, according to a study conducted by analytics startup Packworks......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

France s secularism increasingly struggling with schools, integration

MARSEILLE, France - Brought into the international spotlight by the ban on hijabs for French athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympics, France's unique approach to 'laïcite' - loosely translated as 'secularism' - has been increasingly stirring controversy across the country.The struggle cuts to the core of how France approaches not only the place of religion in public life, but also the integration of its mos.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Ramon Lim, former STAR opinion editor, writes 30

Ramon M. Lim, former opinion editor of The Philippine STAR, fought a good fight from COVID to pneumonia for more than a month starting mid-January of this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Pagcor profit soars to P6.82 billion in 2023

Earnings of state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. surged by more than 50 percent to nearly P7 billion last year as the gambling sector bounced back and exceeded pre-COVID levels......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Unity needed more than ever

Interesting facts about Lithuania, one of the three Baltic states in Europe, with a population of only around 2.8 million, even smaller than Quezon City’s over 3 million people......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Comelec registration hits 1 million new voters in less than a month

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said there are more than a million registration applicants, barely a month after the registration period started on Feb. 12. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia said on Saturday as of March 6, a total of 1,027,572 applications were processed nationwide in Comelec offices, satellite centers and “Register Anywhere Program” (RAP).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Increasing cases of COVID, flu, and RSV in Los Angeles County following the conclusion of the holiday season

Title: Spike in Illnesses in Los Angeles County Following Holiday Season Los Angeles County, CA – Public health officials are warning residents of a concerning.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Palestinians brace for Rafah evacuation, Israeli assault plan

More than a million people driven southwards by more than four months of Israeli bombing of Gaza are packed into Rafah and surrounding areas on the coastal enclave's border with Egypt.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

P35 million allotted for Araw ng Dabaw

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 27 February)—The City Government of Davao has allocated P35 million for this year’s Araw ng Dabaw, P8 million more than last year’s celebration, a city councilor said. Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz, who chairs the finance, ways and means and appropriations committee, said that the city government’s allocation for the annual event includes […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Papua New Guinea landslide buries over 2,000 people – report

PORT MORESBY — Papua New Guinea informed the UN on Monday that more than 2,000 people were buried in a massive landslide that swept over a remote village, according to a copy of the letter obtained by AFP. “The landslide buried more than 2,000 people alive and caused major destruction,” the country’s national disaster center.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Foreign investment pledges more than double

Foreign investment pledges approved by investment promotion agencies surged by more than 127 percent to P394.45 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 from P173.61 billion a year ago amid the country’s strong economic performance, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

MCWD eyes additional Board members from other LGUs

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The MCWD might include more members on its Board of Directors coming from other LGUs being served by the agency. The new members would represent the other highly-urbanized cities, including five municipalities under Cebu Province. In a press statement on Jan. 24, the MCWD board members said that they are ‘considering.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023

The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

DOH orders 5 million measles vaccine doses

The Department of Health has procured five million doses of measles vaccine as part of its renewed and intensified campaign against increasing cases of measles in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Celebrate Father’s Day with the elderly: ‘Home for the aged’ centers you can visit in Cebu

CONSOLACION, Cebu–  As Father’s Day approaches, families everywhere prepare to honor their “first” heroes with heartfelt tributes, special gatherings, and cherished moments of gratitude. However, some families face the day with bittersweet emotions, remembering fathers who have passed away or those who have long been absent from their lives. For those who still feel that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

‘Greenfluencers Forum’ educate vloggers of envi-conscious tourism promos

IDIS met with vloggers last May 15, Wednesday, in a forum dubbed ‘Greenfluencers Forum”, held at the Davao City Investment and Promotions Center, to discuss environmental laws and approaches in their vlogs that promote sustainable ecotourism. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Filipinos want military, diplomatic approaches for WPS — survey

The organization’s first quarter Tugon ng Masa survey found that 73% of 1,200 respondents want the Marcos government to increase naval patrols and troop presence in the WPS......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024