US unveils broad vaccine plan — but no quick rollout
WASHINGTON — The government outlined a sweeping plan Wednesday to make vaccines for COVID-19 available for free to all Americans when proven safe and effective, though a top public health official made clear that widespread vaccination of millions of Americans couldn’t come until well into next year. In a report to Congress and an accompanying […] The post US unveils broad vaccine plan — but no quick rollout appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Measles vaccine drive launched in BARMM
The Department of Health is conducting a non-selective immunization program against measles in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to contain an outbreak......»»
Visita Iglesia suggestions in Metro Manila
Staying in Metro Manila for the long weekend? Here's a quick guide to Catholic Churches in the metropolis you can include in your Visita Iglesia list.....»»
PPPs eyed for offshore wind farms in ports
The government may consider public-private partnerships (PPPs) in its plan to transform ports into offshore wind projects, as it could take as much as $80 million to redevelop each one of them......»»
3 dead, 592 others afflicted with measles in BARMM since January
Three children in the Bangsamoro region died from measles in the past 10 weeks while 592 others contracted the viral, supposedly vaccine-preventable disease during the period, regional officials reported on Saturday......»»
Visita Iglesia 2024: San Fernando Rey Parish Church in Liloan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Liloan town in northern Cebu is known to be the home of the delightful ‘rosquillos.’ But apart from their signature delicacy, a seemingly unique placement of a religious structure was built in this town. If you plan to have a Visita Iglesia this Holy Week, you may want to include.....»»
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, […].....»»
Biden to Host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month amid growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, provocative Chinese action in the South China Sea and differences over a Japanese company's plan to buy an iconic American steel company.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a sta.....»»
Our very broad Constitution and its unpleasent econimic consequences
Judging from the Joint Resolution of the House and Senate to amend the “restrictive economic provisions” of the Constitution, only three specific amendments are being sought......»»
BSP to banks, financial institutions: Prioritize national ID as top identification
The central bank said that institutions should “adopt enhanced measures to ensure the broad acceptance of the PhilID” whether its physical or electronic version as a valid proof of identity and age for all financial transactions. .....»»
Liza Soberano sinabing huli ang Pinas sa usaping mental health
INAMIN ng aktres na si Liza Soberano na nahuhuli na raw ang bansang Pilipinas pagdating sa pagharap sa isyu ng mental health. Sa kanyang panayam sa Broad Ideas podcast nina Rachel Bilson at Olivia Allen, napag-usapan nila ang topic ukol sa mental health. “You were doing other things in the Philippines and you mentioned us.....»»
Disney, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery to create joint sports streaming platform
Fox Corp, Walt Disney’s ESPN and Warner Bros Discovery said on Tuesday they would launch a sports streaming service later this autumn to capture younger viewers who would not be tuned in to television. The media companies will form a joint venture to create a new service from their broad portfolio of professional and collegiate.....»»
Asia rally fails to lift Philippines stocks
The local stock market started a shortened trading week in the red as investors stayed mostly on the sidelines, bucking a broad rally in other Asian markets......»»
Philippines maintains 6-7 pct GDP target for 2023, narrows 2024 forecast
MANILA, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government on Friday maintained its gross domestic product (GDP) target at 6 to 7 percent for 2023, while it narrowed the 2024 growth target to 6.5 to 7.5 percent from the previous range of 6.5 to 8 percent. With robust domestic demand and broad-based expansion in major sectors, the Philippine economy grew by 5.5 percent in the first three quarters of this year, sustain.....»»
Philippines maintains 6-7 pct GDP target for 2023, narrows 2024 forecast
MANILA, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government on Friday maintained its gross domestic product (GDP) target at 6 to 7 percent for 2023, while it narrowed the 2024 growth target to 6.5 to 7.5 percent from the previous range of 6.5 to 8 percent. With robust domestic demand and broad-based expansion in major sectors, the Philippine economy grew by 5.5 percent in the first three quarters of this year, sustain.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Alleged mastermind in pawnshop heist nabbed in Argao
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here are the top stories as of Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Robbery update: Alleged mastermind in pawnshop heist nabbed in Argao Authorities in Cebu believed they had caught the alleged mastermind in the daring broad daylight pawnshop robbery on Colon Street.....»»
Draft Security Law Targets Civil Society and Journalists in Hungary
In a fresh attempt to silence critical voices, Hungary's government has submitted a "defence of sovereignty" bill to parliament that will give a government controlled body broad powers to target civil society and.....»»
Kenya president urges progress on global treaty against plastic pollution
In Nairobi, delegates will be haggling over whether to stick to their broad mandate of addressing the entire life cycle of plastics, including production, or to prioritize plastic waste management.....»»
Blazers win heated match vs Bombers
Will Gozum carried St. Benilde on his broad shoulders in an intense 84-81 victory over bitter rival Jose Rizal University yesterday as the Blazers sustained their ascent in NCAA Season 99 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena......»»
Malta hosts fresh round of Ukraine-backed peace talks
A third round of Ukrainian-backed peace talks opened in Malta Saturday with representatives from more than 60 countries but without Moscow, which denounced it as a "blatantly anti-Russian event". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the first of two days of closed-door talks among national security and policy advisors, which he hopes will drum up support for his 10-point plan to end the war. In a statement on social media afterward, he said 66 countries had taken part in the talks, proof that his plan "has gradually become global". It follows similar meetings in Jeddah and Copenhagen this summer, with the Ukrainians hoping to eventually hold a summit at the level of heads of state. "The meeting confirmed the broad interest and increasing support for the key elements of Ukraine's Peace Formula," an EU official said Saturday. Against the backdrop of the Hamas-Israel war, it also showed "that restoration of just peace is important beyond Ukraine -- it is about a global plea for respect of international law". Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova however has dismissed the Malta talks as a "blatantly anti-Russian event". They had "nothing to do with the search for a peaceful resolution", she said on Thursday. "Obviously such gatherings have absolutely no perspective, they are simply counterproductive." China absent Participants in Malta included the United States, the EU, and Britain, staunch supporters of Kyiv following Russia's February 2022 invasion. Turkey, which has offered itself as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia, was also represented, according to a list seen by AFP before the talks opened. So too were South Africa, Brazil, and India -- all members of the influential BRICS bloc, which also includes Russia. South Africa and India have not condemned Russia's invasion, while Brazil has refused to join Western nations in sending arms to Ukraine or imposing sanctions on Moscow. China, which insists it is neutral and refuses to criticize the invasion, did not attend, despite being present in Jeddah in August, according to the EU official. Organizers were hoping for a joint statement from the Malta summit after both previous meetings ended without a final declaration. Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine's presidential office, said on Telegram that the discussions on Saturday were "lively" and focused on five key areas, notably the issue of Ukraine's territorial integrity. Zelensky's peace plan calls for Russia to withdraw all its troops from Ukraine's internationally recognized borders, including from the territory of Crimea, which it annexed in 2014. Russia, which claimed last year to have annexed the four Ukrainian regions of Lugansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia, has rejected any settlement that would involve giving up land. The Malta talks are also looking at nuclear security, notably the need to ensure the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and how to protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter approaches. The issue of food security was also on the agenda, as Russia blocks grain exports from Ukraine; and humanitarian issues, including the release of prisoners and the return of Ukrainian children to taken to Russia. "Russia will have to give in to the international community. It will have to accept our common conditions," Yermak said. Both Russia and Ukraine are preparing for a grueling winter ahead, with Ukraine warning of renewed strikes on its energy infrastructure and Russia pushing back against Kyiv's counteroffensive. The post Malta hosts fresh round of Ukraine-backed peace talks appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BDO profit jumps 35% in 9 months
Earnings of BDO Unibank Inc. jumped by 34.5 percent to P53.99 billion from January to September versus last year’s P40.16 billion, backed by broad-based growth across its core businesses......»»